Secondary Teacher Certification
Post Degree Certificate
How Can We Help?
If you already have a bachelor’s degree — no matter the subject — you may qualify to earn your Arizona Secondary (grades 6-12) teaching certificate through Pima’s flexible, fully online Post-Degree Teacher Education program. Courses cover everything from classroom management and adolescent development to instructional strategies and assessment — plus, you’ll gain real-world experience through supervised fieldwork.
Take the Intern Pathway and you can start teaching in your own classroom with a full salary while completing your certification.
What You Will Learn
- How teens learn, grow and stay engaged
- Creating inclusive, well-managed classrooms
- Designing lessons and using tech that bring subjects to life
- Strategies to support diverse learners and needs
- Using assessments to track progress and guide teaching
Explore more skills in the course catalog.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
2 years (part-time)
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Study Methods
In Person | Online
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible Eligible for Arizona Teachers Academy funding, which covers tuition and fees for in-state students for two years.
- This program has additional admission requirements
Scholarship for Arizona Teachers
Get certified — tuition-free. If you commit to teaching in an Arizona public school, you may qualify for a scholarship that covers your tuition through the Arizona Teachers Academy.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
