Online Teacher Certification Graduate Certificate
Arizona State University’s graduate certificate in teaching is designed for individuals who are already teaching on an Arizona Alternative Teaching Certificate or seeking a traditional student teaching placement. Throughout this program, you’ll receive clinical support and guidance to foster your growth and development as a teacher.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 15
Total credit hours: 29
Two pathways to completing this graduate certificate in teaching

Professional licensure and certification
ASU's academic programs that prepare you for professional licensure or certification are designed to meet Arizona's requirements. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. For additional information, visit the professional licensure webpage.
Contact MLFTCCompliance@asu.edu if you have questions about licensure or certification.

Will my certificate say "online"?
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Graduate teacher certification courses
Throughout your courses, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be an effective teacher in the areas of learner-centered practices, learning design, classroom environment and professional responsibilities. This certificate consists of 9–11 courses, for a total of 25–29 credit hours, depending on the track you choose.
Graduate teacher certification career options
As a student in the online teacher certification program, you’ll already be employed as a full-time teacher of record in elementary or secondary education or be placed as a student teacher. This certificate provides you with the coursework and professional experiences needed to obtain a standard teaching certificate in Arizona (or another state agency if it meets credentialing requirements). Roles your teacher certification can lead to include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from renowned educators
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Learn from renowned educators
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. View the graduate program's application deadlines.
Please note: This program has an earlier application deadline than other online degrees offered by Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Study at one of the top colleges for teaching and education
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.