Department of Teacher Education

Prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners

This online program prepares credentialed teachers to work with second-language learners

The Online Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program empowers educators to effectively address the challenges of the 21st-century classroom. Designed for candidates interested in gaining GATE competency without earning a master’s degree, the certificate program enables educators to maximize student learning.

The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Track A and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for elementary or middle school (K–8) teachers. This master’s/credential program satisfies multiple-subject requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K–12 school. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited.

For full-time elementary or middle school (K-8) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program satisfies necessary requirements and offers professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited.

The Single Subject Teaching Credential is offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program. The Single-Subject Teaching Credential Track B and Master of Arts in Education: Teaching program is designed for middle or high school (8-12) teachers. This master’s/credential program fulfills single-subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school.

For full-time middle or high school (8-12) teachers and those on emergency permits, this master’s/credential program fulfills single-subject specialist requirements and facilitates professional advancement. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration.

The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited.

The 2042 Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Program, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the elementary and middle school levels (K-8). This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school. The program is CTC and NCATE accredited.

The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is teaching full-time in an appropriate setting in a public or private K-12 school, verified and approved by the program director prior to course registration.

The 2042 Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A, offered as part of APU's combined master's/credential program, prepares teachers for positions at the middle and high school levels (7-12), and K-12 specialists in art, music, and physical education. This track is specifically designed for the candidate who is not teaching full-time in a K-12 school.

This program provides an efficient path for meeting state requirements for a professional clear credential.

The Online Master of Arts in Education: P–12 Teaching with a concentration in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program empowers educators to effectively address the challenges of the 21st century classroom. Designed for candidates interested in earning a master’s degree and GATE certification, the program enables educators to maximize student learning.

• Gifted and Talented Education

This program, which includes an optional Child Center permit, provides educators and teacher practitioners with the skills and competencies they need to be successful in different areas of concentration as a way to meet the divergent needs of the 21st-century landscape.

• Early Childhood Education