Masters in Secondary Education with Certification Emphasis
Department of Teaching & Learning
Chair: Dr. Sandra Stone
Telephone: (928) 523-5425
This Masters program leads to an Institutional Recommendation for Secondary Teacher Certification in
the State of Arizona. There are two advisers for the degree. One adviser is for the content coursework and
one adviser is for the education coursework. Both advisers need to approve the Program of Study.
Advisement/Admission Process :
STEP ONE: Meet with the education adviser. The list of faculty education advisers is provided in this
packet.
STEP TWO: Meet with the content adviser to review transcripts for content courses. These do not need
to be official transcripts. The adviser will complete and sign the content section of the Program of Study.
STEP THREE: Admission to the Graduate College. This can be done online through the NAU website:
http://home.nau.edu/gradcol/ .
STEP FOUR: Apply for IVP Fingerprint Clearance card. Packets are available from the NAU Flagstaff
office or your state-wide advisor.
STEP FIVE: Meet with your assigned education adviser to complete your Program of Study. At this
time your adviser can address any questions you have regarding the admission process.
STEP SIX: Submit complete program admission paperwork to the College of Education-Student
Services, Eastburn Education Building #27, Room 109, or to your statewide adviser. You can also mail
the completed paperwork to: College of Education – Student Services, PO BOX 5774, Flagstaff, AZ
86001. The administrative contact in the department can be reached at 928-523-5425.
STEP SEVEN: Register for coursework (refer to your Program of Study).
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Masters in Secondary Education with Certification Emphasis
This degree provides Arizona teacher certification in 7th - 12th grade settings. Possible teaching areas
include: Biology, French, Business, Chemistry, English Education, Family/Consumer Science,
Geography, German, History/Social Studies, Math, Spanish, Technology, and Trade/Industrial Education.
This degree also provides certification for teachers wanting to teach K-12 Art, Music, Choral Music,
Instrumental Music, and Physical Education. This degree is offered in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and partially in
Prescott.
Flagstaff & Prescott:
Content
All subject coursework available (Prescott students may need to travel to Flagstaff)
Programs 1. Traditional – designed to be flexible for working students.
2. ISTEP – Integrated Secondary Teacher Education Program –full-time students take
13 hours of core coursework in one semester. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm. On Tuesdays, students are assigned to a 7th12th grade classroom from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
3. SITE – Secondary Integrated Teacher Education –This partnership is located at
Sedona Red Rock High School. Students must be able to travel to Sedona at least
two days a week to participate in the partnership.
Phoenix:
Content
Programs
Limited subject coursework available: Science, Business, History/Social Studies,
Technology, Trade and Industrial Education
Cohort – designed for working students. New cohorts do not start each semester.
NAU FLAGSTAFF ADVISEMENT
This degree requires two advisers: Education and Content. Select an adviser based on your subject area.
The education adviser will direct you to a content adviser. Contact information is provided below.
FLAGSTAFF EDUCATION FACULTY ADVISERS:
Art ................................................. Foley
Biology .......................................... Lemley
Business ........................................ Blocher
Chemistry ...................................... Lemley
English .......................................... Alcoze
French ............................................ Lemley
German .......................................... Lemley
History/Social Studies ................... Wegwert
Mathematics .................................. Alcoze
Music/Choral ............................................. Foley
Music/Instrumental .................................... Foley
Physics ....................................................... Lemley
School Health/P.E. ..................................... Wegwert
Spanish ....................................................... Lemley
Technology Education ............................... Blocher
Theater ....................................................... Foley
Trade & Industrial Education .................... Blocher
Undecided .................................................. Blocher
FLAGSTAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Laura Blocher
JeanAnn Foley
Sally Alcoze
Joe Wegwert
Christine Lemley
Laura.Michael@nau.edu
jeanann.foley@nau.edu
sally.alcoze@nau.edu
joseph.wegwert@nau.edu
christine.lemley@nau.edu
928-523-0364
928-523-6998
928-523-8965
928-523-5854
928-523-5567
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COE Rm 209-G
COE Rm 209-M
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PHOENIX ADVISEMENT
Phoenix students will meet with the program coordinator in the Phoenix office. Subject approval will be
obtained by the Phoenix liaison in conjunction with NAU Flagstaff content advisers.
PHOENIX CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Diana Uyder
Diana.Uyder@nau.edu
602-776-4622
NAU Phoenix
PRESCOTT ADVISEMENT
Prescott students will meet with the program coordinator in the Prescott office. Subject approval will be
obtained by the Prescott liaison in conjunction with NAU Flagstaff content advisers.
PRESCOTT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Pamela Scandore
Pamela.Scandore@nau.edu
928-771-6146
NAU Prescott
SUBJECT ADVISEMENT
Subject/Content advisers require a complete set of transcripts to determine whether you have met
admission requirements. The adviser will provide a list of any missing courses. The adviser can also
advise on coursework in preparation for the AEPA subject knowledge test necessary for certification.
PROGRAM COMPLETION
In Flagstaff, degree completion time varies with each student depending on course load and availability.
In Phoenix, please contact Dr. Diana Uyder for information about the degree completion time.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
a. GPA of 3.0 – full admittance
b. GPA below 3.0 – provisional admittance with allowance to achieve 3.0 in graduate-level work
within first nine (9) credit hours
2. English Composition course(s) (English 101 & 102, NAU ENG 105, or equivalent English
Composition/Writing course) with minimum GPA of 3.0.
3. A math course equivalent to or higher than College Algebra or NAU MAT 114 with minimum grade
of C.
4. Three (3) or more credit hours in teaching content area coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5
(Additional content specific courses will be determined by the content areas adviser)
5. Admittance to the NAU Graduate College (separate application)
6. Completed Recommendation Form (included in application)
7. IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (a copy of both the front & back of the fingerprint clearance
card must be on file prior to interaction with children as part of your education coursework)
8. Program of Study approved by both Content Adviser and Education Adviser.
CONTINUATION IN THIS PROGRAM IS CONTINGENT UPON
VERIFICATION OF ALL ADMISSION CRITERIA.
Note: Applications for Student Teaching must be submitted one year in advance of the student
teaching semester.
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GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION

Nine hours of coursework is full time for a graduate student (even if courses are undergraduate).

Students do not need to be admitted to the Undergraduate College to take undergraduate content
courses. Graduate students can register for undergraduate coursework.

There may be variations and different plans for completing the degree.

Not all courses may be offered each semester.
STUDENT TEACHING/INTERNSHIP
Student Teaching/Internship is for 16 (sixteen) weeks full time. Student Teaching Applications are to be
submitted one year prior to student teaching. Deadlines apply so students should contact their adviser(s)
to submit student teaching applications as early as possible. Student Teaching Applications are available
online, from the statewide adviser, or in the NAU College of Education.
All M. Ed Secondary/Certification students must complete student teaching.
ARIZONA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Institutional Recommendation (IR) - This program entitles you to an Institutional
Recommendation from NAU once your M. Ed degree has been posted. Students must submit an
IR Request Form (provided by the University Supervisor during student teaching) to the office of
Student Services. The Institutional Recommendation will be sent to you once your degree posts
and is to be presented to the Department of Education at the time you apply for certification.
 AEPA – Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment. AEPA seminars are provided through NAU’s
APPEL Center http://www4.nau.edu/cee/appel/ . Students must register for each AEPA test at
http://www.aepa.nesinc.com/ . Students will receive a letter with their AEPA test results
approximately six weeks after completing the tests. Secondary students must take and pass the
Secondary Professional Knowledge and Secondary Subject Knowledge portions of the AEPA
(middle school exams will not qualify you for secondary certification).
 Fingerprint Clearance – a valid IVP fingerprint clearance card must be submitted to the Arizona
Department of Education at the time you apply for Teacher Certification.
 U.S. and Arizona Constitution requirements – The Arizona Department of Education allows
teachers three years from initial certification to provide proof of completion of these requirements
(History/Government/Social Studies teachers have one year to meet the Constitution
requirements). You can satisfy the requirement through coursework or examination. Possible
NAU courses are: HIS 291 (US), POS 110 (US), POS 241 (AZ), POS 221 (AZ), POS 220 (US &
AZ), AEPA Constitutions of the United States and Arizona exam (US & AZ).

For information on Arizona Teacher Certification: http://www.ade.az.gov/certification/
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FINGERPRINT INFORMATION
Fingerprinting should be completed before applying for the M. Ed Secondary with Certification program.
A copy of your IVP fingerprint clearance card on file in the College of Education is required for
admission to the program. Fingerprint packets are available at the College of Education – Student
Services office or can be mailed to you by calling Student Services at 928-523-2145. The clearance
process may take up to 6 weeks or longer. The processing fee is $69 (subject to change) plus a fee of
$5.00 - $10.00 for the fingerprinting procedure. Fingerprint clearance cards are valid for 6 years. For
further questions, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety website:
http://www.dps.state.az.us/reports/fingerprint/faq/default.asp.
GRADUATION APPLICATIONS
Applications for Graduation are ideally completed the semester prior to student teaching. This is to ensure
that degrees post and that student names appear in the Graduation Program. Graduation Applications are
available online through the Graduate College Forms and Publications link:
http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/publications.htm.
The application must be signed by the Education Adviser prior to submission to the Graduate College.
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APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Admission to the M.Ed. with Certification Teacher Education Program requires submission of a completed application.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please complete all required forms thoroughly and accurately.
Questions regarding the application should be directed to (928) 523-5425, or your faculty advisor. You may receive information and
assistance for disability accommodation by contacting Disability Support Services, Ponderosa Building (# 92) or (928) 523-8773.
Return the application to Student Services in the Eastburn Education Building, Room 109, or mail to: College
of Education-Dept. of Teaching & Learning, M.Ed. Program, NAU Box 5774, Flagstaff AZ 86011. Statewide
students should return the application to their statewide office.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET INCLUDES:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
 APPLICATION

A completed Application Form

A Program of Study signed by a Faculty Adviser

A signed Statement of Understanding

A signed Privacy Form

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
 PROGRAM OF STUDY SIGNED
BY FACULTY ADVISER
 STMT OF UNDERSTANDING
 PRIVACY FORM
 RECOMMENDATION
A copy of both the front and back of a valid fingerprint card must be on file
prior to interaction with children as part of your education coursework.
 TRANSCRIPTS
 IVP FINGERPRINT CARD

A copy of Transcripts from every institution attended
Received by: _____________________

A completed Recommendation Form
Date Stamp: _____________________
The provided form must be used. It may be submitted separately, but must be
received before your application can be processed .
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
_____ I confirm that I have received a copy of the Admission Requirements and Procedures for the Master’s in Secondary Education with
Certification Teacher Education Program and understand that program admission is offered at the discretion of the College of Education and
is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. (Please initial after reading)
_____ I confirm that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the documents submitted
in support of the application are accurate and have not been altered in any way. (Please initial after reading)
_____________________________________
Applicant’s Name – Please Print
____________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
____________________________________________________________________
Statewide Coordinator’s/Adviser Signature (required for statewide students only)
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PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
ID #
MIDDLE NAME
PREFERRED E-MAIL ADDRESS
CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE#
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE#
LIST ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED:
INSTITUTION
LOCATION: CITY & STATE
DATESATTENDED
DEGREE
MAKE ONE SELECTION FROM ALL CATEGORIES THAT APPLY
SECONDARY MAJOR
[
[
[
[
[
[
] Art
] Biology
] Business
] Chemistry
] English
] Family/Consumer Science
[
[
[
[
[
[
] French
] German
] History/Social Studies
] Math
] Music-CHORAL
] Music-Instrumental
[
[
[
[
[
] Trade/Industrial
] Physical Education/ School Health
] Spanish
] Technology Education
] Theater Education
CAMPUS OF ATTENDANCE (all applicants)
[ ] Flagstaff
[ ] Phoenix
[ ] Prescott
PROGRAM OPTIONS (all applicants)
[ ] Phoenix Cohort
[ ] Traditional
[ ] Integrated Secondary Teacher Education Program, “ISTEP” (Flagstaff Campus Students only)
[ ] Secondary Integrated Teacher Education Partnership, Sedona Red Rock High School, “SITE” (Flagstaff Campus Students only)
Beginning Semester (all applicants)
Fall
Spring
___________________________________________________________
Applicant Signature
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Winter
20
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PROGRAM OF STUDY
Student Name: _________________________________________Content: ________________________
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Adviser’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________________________
APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDIES – Courses selected with the approval of the advisers
I. PROFESSIONAL CONTENT: (Minimum 6 hours)
Six hours of 400-level (500-level for transfer courses) or graduate level work is required to meet graduation criteria. Students can be required to take
more than 6 hours of content to meet GPA and knowledge competencies prior to approval for student teaching. The required content coursework will
be equivalent to the coursework required for a content major.
Semester
Planned
Semester
Completed
Course
Content Adviser Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________
II. FOUNDATION COURSES: (9 hours)
EDF 500 Cultural Foundations of Education
EPS 605 Educational Psychology Applied to Learning
BME 500 Foundations of Structured English Immersion
(3 hours)
(3 hours)
(3 hours)
III. CORE EDUCATION COURSES: (13 hours)
ECI 522 Secondary School Curriculum*
BME 537 Structured English Immersion Methods for Secondary School*
ECI 540 Teaching & Managing Secondary Classrooms*
ECI 565 Evaluation of Learning *
ECI 508 Teacher Practicum
3 hours)
(3 hours)
(3 hours)
(3 hours)
(1 hour)
IV. STUDENT TEACHING/INTERNSHIP: (12 hours)
ECI 595 Student Teaching/Internship
(12 hours)
TOTAL: (40 hours)
* ECI 522 and BME 537 are pre-requisites for ECI 540 and ECI 565.
The ECI coursework listed above cannot be applied to NAU Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Masters Degree.
Students must be admitted to the Graduate College and the M. Ed. Secondary with Certification Program to enroll in these courses.
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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
This document is to assist you in understanding your responsibilities as a student in the Master’s of Education with
Certification – Secondary Teacher Education Program at Northern Arizona University. You must read and initial each of
the following statements.
ADVISEMENT
_____ I understand that it is my responsibility to meet regularly with my education adviser and to be aware of my program
requirements at all times.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
_____ I understand that this program is not an online program and I must attend classes in a cohort fashion if a state-wide
student. Classes taken outside of my cohort or without the approval of my adviser may not apply to my program.
_____
I understand that any transfer courses from another institution must be 500-level or higher, must not be more than six
years old, and that I can transfer in only nine credits with approval of my Adviser and/or Program Chair
FINGERPRINT AWARENESS
_____
I understand it is my responsibility to obtain the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Packet from College of Education-Student
Services Office or my statewide coordinator/adviser and submit it to the Department of Public Safety.
_____
I understand I may need to provide verification of an IVP fingerprint clearance card to be eligible for formal or informal
interaction with students in grades K-12 as part of my education course work. This may also include practicum and
student teaching experiences.
_____
I understand if I am unable to meet the criteria noted above, it is in my best interest to seriously consider the consequences
of pursuing a degree in education.
____
I understand if I want to discuss this matter confidentially, I may contact the Department of Teaching & Learning at
928-523-2145.
STUDENT TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
_____
I understand I must be fully admitted to the Master’s of Education with Certification – Secondary Teacher Education
Program.
_____
I understand I must apply for student teaching one year prior to student teaching.
_____
I understand I must apply for graduation the semester of or prior to student teaching.
_____
I understand I may earn only 2 C’s in my program (6 hrs) and I may be dropped from the program if I earn a third C.
_____
I understand I must complete all education courses and all departmental requirements prior to student teaching.
_____
I understand I must be approved for student teaching by College of Education faculty.
_____
I understand all education coursework must not be older than 6 years at the time of student teaching.
_____
I understand as a prospective student teacher, I must demonstrate social and emotional maturity consistent with
professional standards of classroom instruction as well as physical health for teaching. If a serious question is raised
through university classes, personal conduct or contact in the schools, the College of Education reserves the right to
request an individual diagnostic evaluation (medical or psychological) prior to or during student teaching.
I confirm I have read, understood, and initialed each of the items listed above and that it is my responsibility to retain a
copy of this document for my records. I am aware if I do not initial each item my application to the Teacher Education
Program will not be accepted.
Print Name____________________________ Signature____________________________ Date________
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PRIVACY FORM
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the Arizona Revised Statute 15-141 define your rights to privacy
and the confidentiality of your records. Briefly, you have access to all academic reports and files, including testing results and
teacher or counselor ratings and observations. This information cannot be released to school districts or to cooperating teachers
without your written permission.
The College of Education-Student Services Office cannot place you for fieldwork and/or student teaching until we have your
permission to release specific information to the school. We will release the following information:
1.
2.
3.
your name
your address and phone number
information about your major/minor, your preferences for placement, and your academic preparation for the placement
We will not release information about gender, age, or ethnic background. If the district requires additional information, or if
Student Services must disclose additional information to complete a placement, you will be asked to approve the release
of that information.
*******************************************************************************************************
I have read the information above, understand my rights to educational privacy, and understand that by signing
below I am waiving these rights only to the extent necessary for a fieldwork/student teaching assignment to be
arranged.
_____________________________________________
Name (please print)
__________________________________________
ID #
_____________________________________________
Signature
__________________________________________
Date
INVITATION TO SELF-IDENTIFY
Northern Arizona University invites all applicants to provide the information requested below. This information will be
used in fulfilling the University’s federal and state statistical reporting requirements. This information is voluntary and
refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment nor is it used in the Teacher Education Program
admission process. The information obtained is separated from your application and will be treated in a highly
confidential manner.
Name as it appears on Social Security Card:
Social Security Number:
Gender:
Date of Birth: month/day/year
Race/Ethnic Background:
___ female
___ male
____/____/____
___ American Indian/Alaskan Native
(Tribal Affiliation: _________________________)
___ Asian/Pacific Islander
___ African American/Black
___ Hispanic
___ White/Caucasian (not of Hispanic origin)
___ Other: _____________________________
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RECOMMENDATION FORM
Student's Name (please print): __________________________________________
Date:____________________________
Student's Major: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
To the Student: Provide this recommendation form to someone who has directly observed your work with children or adolescents within the age
group of pre-school through high school. The work experience may have been either voluntary or paid but must have occurred in a structured setting
for a minimum of 15 hours. Recommendations may come from individuals who have observed your work as a camp counselor, swimming
instructor, religious education teacher, volunteer in a classroom, or another similar setting.
Home child-care (baby-sitting, nanny) or working with students who are your peers cannot be used for the recommendation. Family and personal
friends are not considered professional references. Professors cannot be used as references unless they have directly observed your work with
children or young adults.
Before providing this form to your endorser, complete this section.
Federal laws effective November 1974, gave students and former students the right to inspect their educational records. The Buckley Amendment in
January 1975 gave students the right to waive access to their letters of recommendation when it was argued that many employers place more trust in
confidential letters. The reverse of this principle is that some individuals who write letters of recommendation may feel more comfortable in
expressing themselves if such letters are treated confidentially.
If you believe it might be to your advantage to waive your rights to read this letter of recommendation, so indicate below. If you waive your rights to
the letter, our professional staff will continue to give you information about the contents of your admissions file at your request but will not show you
the letters or identify the individuals making specific comments.
_____ I waive my rights.
_____ I do not waive my rights.
Student's Signature:
_______________________________________
To the Endorser: The student identified above is applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program at Northern Arizona University. Your
appraisal of this student will help to determine whether acceptance of this individual would be beneficial to the individual and to teacher education.
Please mail the completed recommendation form to Student Services, College of Education, NAU Box 5774,
Flagstaff, AZ 86011 or FAX to (928) 523-1168. Contact Student Services at (928) 523-2145 if you have
questions. Thank you for assisting in the Teacher Education admissions process.
1.
Did the applicant work in an instructional setting for a minimum of 15 hours?
YES
NO
2.
Did you directly observe this applicant?
YES
NO
3.
With what age group did the applicant work? _________________
4.
Please rank the student using the following scale: 0=not observed, 1=lacking, 2=moderate, 3=above average, 4=exceptional
Maturity
Dependability/Responsibility
Initiative
Judgment
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively
Interaction with children/adolescents
Self-confidence
YES
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5.
Do you recommend this student for the Teacher Education Program?
NO
6.
Briefly describe the educational setting: ________________________________________________________________________
Endorser's Name (please print): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Endorsers Signature: __________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________
Title: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ______________________________
Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Important Information:
Graduate College:
http://home.nau.edu/gradcol/
928-523-4348
Building 11 (Ashurst)
Financial Aid:
http://www4.nau.edu/finaid/
928-523-4951
Building 1 (Gammage)
Residence Life:
http://www4.nau.edu/reslife/reslife/
928-523-3978
Fronske Health Center
http://www4.nau.edu/fronske/
928-523-2131
Scholarship Information:
http://www4.nau.edu/cee/scholarships/
Graduate Assistant Info:
http://home.nau.edu/gradcol/financialresources.asp
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