Graduate Elementary Education Certificate

A graduate certificate teaches you the foundational knowledge of a specific focus area that can help prepare you to pursue a career in that field. After earning a graduate certificate in elementary education, you may be better prepared to enter into graduate teaching programs or pursue teaching licensure to teach elementary school students. Requirements for licensure depends on the state in which you plan to teach.

To be eligible for the online elementary education certificate program, you must have a previous bachelor’s degree. You can view our graduate admissions requirements page to see additional eligibility requirements and determine if you may be eligible for the certificate program. Fill out the form on this page to speak to a university counselor to better understand if you meet the admission requirements. 

Yes. States have varying requirements when it comes to what you need to be able to teach elementary school. These requirements may include a specific level of degree, coursework, certifications and experience held. However, all states require licensed elementary school teachers to earn a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.^{(See disclaimer 3)} 

Your salary will ultimately be based on your specific school district, location and job title; however we can look at the national median annual salary as an example. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, kindergarten and elementary school teachers had a median annual salary of $61,350 in May 2021.^{(See disclaimer 1)} 

This L.E.A.P. to Teach program can provide you with the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Arizona through a non-traditional format by earning your graduate certificate. You may have the ability to work within your school district as a teacher of record while completing the certificate program, gaining crucial knowledge of various areas of teaching while directly applying your studies in your work setting.