We teach, we learn, we inspire!

The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ School of Education is committed to culturally responsive, place-based teaching, counseling, research, and service throughout ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s communities. Through accredited programs delivered on campus and statewide, students gain real-world K-12 experience and a strong foundation in cultural and environmental context. Our graduates are prepared to lead successful, welcoming classrooms and make a lasting impact in schools across the state.

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Departments

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Elementary education
Prepare to teach grades K-8 with ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ-focused training and strong support for classroom teachers and community educators.
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Secondary education
Train to teach grades 6-12 through flexible programs that combine practical experience with cultural relevance.
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Special education
Prepare for a career to support K-12 students with special needs through rigorous coursework and clinical practices.
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Counseling
Prepare for future professional licensure in school or clinical counseling with flexible, graduate-level programs.
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Art K-12
Become certified to teach K–12 art with postbaccalaureate or master’s degree pathways.
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Music education
Earn a bachelor’s in music education through the ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ College of Liberal Arts, with hands-on teaching experience in ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ schools.

Why choose ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ School of Education?

Success stories

Staff were always available you can tell they genuinely want to see you succeed, and I felt like they had my back the whole way through.
—Triston Nyquest, secondary education program

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Scholarships

The ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ School of Education offers several scholarship and financial aid opportunities to support future educators. These include the need-based ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Education Grant, the Teacher Education Loan for those committed to teaching in rural ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, and the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship, which covers full tuition and provides a $10,000 stipend during a student’s final, full-time internship year. 

Scholarships & financial aid

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