After you have completed the appropriate courses, you can obtain the endorsement by applying directly to the Arizona Department of Education. Please be aware that to receive an endorsement, you must also be certified to teach elementary, secondary, or special education; the endorsement alone does not certify you to teach in Arizona. Please note that all endorsements are granted through the Arizona Department of Education.
Visit the Arizona Department of Education Educator Certification website for more information and access to the applications for endorsements.
In addition to University Requirements:
| Minimum Units for Completion | 21 |
| Foreign Language | Required |
| Arizona Certification/Endorsement | Prepares student for Arizona Certification and/or Endorsement. |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching | Optional |
Take the following 21 units:
Foundations
The practicum experience may be waived by documenting two years of certified teaching experience in a bilingual setting.
Your second-language learning experience must be documented by one of the following means: