Secondary Education (MED) - Alternative Certification

The M.Ed. Secondary Education Alternative Certification pathway provides individuals interested in becoming teachers the opportunity to teach full-time while pursuing their certification and masters degree. In this two-year professional program, students will meet certification requirements and earn a Master's in Secondary Education while they teach in middle schools and high schools that are part of the UA South Borderlands Consortium.

If you are interested in applying to the M.Ed. in Secondary Education program, Alternative Path option or need additional information, please complete an Interest Form https://slate.grad.arizona.edu/register/requestdistanceinfo. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the form.

• International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
• International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study. 
• Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying.  The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.  
• Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
• Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
• University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.