I already have a college degree

Steps to become a teacher in Arizona:

• Arizona Provisional Teacher Certification


• Step 1:
  You must have at least a bachelor's degree to become a teacher in Arizona. Request information from accredited institutions regarding Bachelor's programs, Master's programs with certification or simply certification programs.


• University of Phoenix
• American InterContinental University
• Capella University
• Ashford University


• Step 2:
  To begin the application, you will either want to have completed your teacher education program or at least be currently enrolled in a program.


• Step 3:
  You can download an application as well as directions for the application, Here. There is an application processing fee of $60 or more depending on your certification and possible endorsements.


• Step 4:
  You must have taken and received passing scores on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA). Find out what tests you will need to take for your certification, Here.


• Step 5:
  You must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Education (Call this number for information: (602) 223-2279).


• Step 6:
  Request Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended (photocopied transcripts will not be accepted).


• Step 7:
  Your Provisional Teacher Certification packet will contain the following contents:
  • Completed application packet
  • All necessary non-refundable fees^*
  • Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
  • A photocopy of your valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • AEPA test scores. Contact the Arizona Teacher Certification office at one of their three offices to verify passing scores before sending your application (send an email to: Certification@ade.az.gov)
  * If paying by check or money order, make payable to the Arizona Department of Education
  
  
  Send to this address:
  Arizona Department of Education - Certification Unit
  P.O. Box 6490
  Phoenix, AZ 85005-6490
  Telephone: (602) 542-4367


• Step 8:
  Sit Back and Relax!


• Arizona Emergency Teacher Certification


Arizona's Emergency Teacher Certification allows the holder to begin teaching prior to the completion of a teacher education program. This certification is good for one scholastic year and then must be renewed.


• Step 1:
  You must have a Bachelor's Degree to qualify for an emergency teaching certificate. Request information from accredited institutions regarding Master's programs with certification or simply certification programs that may be taken while teaching.


• University of Phoenix
• Capella University
• American InterContinental University
• Ashford University


• Step 2:
  Obtain Official Transcripts (photocopies will not be permitted)


• Step 3:
  The Request Form for Emergency Teacher Certification must be completed and signed by your employing school district superintendent. The employing school district will provide this form.


• Step 4:
  You must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Education (Call this number for information: (602) 223-2279).


• Step 5:
  A check of money order of $60 made out to the Arizona Department of Education must be attached to Request Form.


• Step 6:
  Employing School District will complete and send your application to the Arizona Department of Education, So...
  
  
• Step 7:
  Sit Back and Relax!




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