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Director: Ann Parker, Ph.D.

Office of Admissions, Advising &
Student Services
The University of Arizona College of Education Room 247
P.O. Box 210069
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Phone: 520-621-7865
Fax: 520-621-1827
Open 8 a.m.-5p.m. M-F

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Office of Admissions, Advising & Student Services

Certification Information

The requirements for certification in teach in Arizona are:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Completion of a teacher preparation program OR appropriate coursework in education classes
  • A passing score on the appropriate professional knowledge portion of the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA)
  • A passing score on the appropriate subject knowledge portion of the AEPA
  • Fingerprint clearance
  • Appropriate fees

For more information, go to the Certification FAQs, or go to the State Department of Education