Online Bachelor Degree Programs in Education

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program is designed to serve as the undergraduate degree completion program for transfer students of Rio Salado College (RSC), Maricopa County, Tempe, Arizona. Northcentral University’s School of Education offers the final upper level undergraduate education courses needed for undergraduate degree completion.

This collaborative educational partnership provides Learners the opportunity to earn an accredited online bachelor degree in education — including the required credits necessary to apply for Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary and Special Education Teacher Certification — at an accredited, flexible 100% online university.

• All required teacher education and general education course work is taken at Rio Salado College and transferred as a 90 credit block to NCU.
• The 10 upper division courses required for degree completion may be taken in any sequence.

Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Education degree program are to:

1. Provide Learners upper-level degree completion courses that enhance their knowledge, competency, and professional skill sets needed to perform successfully in the K-12 environment.
2. Build upon the Rio Salado College’s Teacher Preparation program of study.
3. Familiarize Learners with theoretical paradigms and research models to support their professional practice as educators.
4. Offer Learners opportunities to analyze and critique their instructional practice to improve student achievement.
5. Enable Learners to integrate educational theory into best pedagogical practices.
6. Encourage and support Learners’ professional growth and development as reflective practitioners, effective leaders, and skilled communicators.
7. Facilitate Learners’ transition from student to teacher.

Requirements

120 credit hours

• 51 credits in teacher education (Rio Salado College)
• 39 credits in General Education (Rio Salado College)
• 30 credits Education (NCU) ED4000-4009

It is assumed that all RSC transfer students engaged in this partnership completion program are BEd degree seeking students who upon program completion are qualified to sit for the Arizona State Teacher Certification examination.

It is important to note that the Arizona Teaching Certificate is recognized by 44 other state education departments. Nonetheless, certification procedures do vary and Learners are urged to contact their target jurisdictions for specifics well in advance of application to see if their accredited online bachelor degree in education will be recognized.