The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Brian Nethero, M.Ed

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers challenging education programs that prepare highly qualified and successful teachers, leaders, and researchers. Why does this matter? Hear from ASU’s President Crow President Crow

Not limited by location  The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has programs on 3 ASU campuses.  TempeTempe  WestWest  PolytechnicPolytechnic

 The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offers undergraduate and graduate programs in:  Early Childhood and Special Education  Elementary Education  Special Education  Secondary Education  Physical Education  Educational Studies

Early Childhood and Special Education  Dual Certification: early childhood education (birth – grade 3) AND early childhood special education (birth – age 5)  Only program in the state of Arizona  Required to teach kindergarten  Experience in both pre-school and K-3 settings  Two semester student teaching

Elementary Education  Grades 1-8  Knowledge of all content areas  Multiple field experiences  Two semester student teaching

Special Education  Dual Certification: special education (grades K-12) AND elementary (grades 1-8)  Teach students with disabilities that are mild, cross-categorical  Two semester student teaching

Secondary Education  Grades 7-12  Content specific:

Secondary Education Content Areas  Art  Biological Sciences  Business  Chemistry  Dance  Earth & Space Sciences  Economics  English  French  Geography  German  History  Japanese  Mathematics  Music-  Choral  Instrumental  String  Physical Education  Physics  Political Science  Spanish

Physical Education  Grades K-12  Teaching experience in both elementary and high school settings  Creating a foundation for lifelong physical fitness

Educational Studies  Prepares for work outside a traditional classroom in community, nonprofit or government settings  Provides strong foundation in education and technology  Does not lead to teacher certification

iTeachAZ  iTeachAZ is the name of the professional teacher preparation program at ASU.iTeachAZ  Integrating theory and practice  Increasing content knowledge  Building professional partnerships  Emphasizing student achievement

Term 5 Education and Content Courses + Field Experience 1 day per week at school site Term 6 Education and Content Courses + Field Experience 1 day per week at school site Term 7 Education Courses integrated with Student Teaching 5 days per week at school site Term 8 Education Courses integrated with Student Teaching 5 days per week at school site Terms 1-4 ASU General Studies Education Pre-Requisites Service Learning

Barrett, The Honors College  Named “Best Honors College” in the nation  On all four campuses  Over 75 Teachers College students in Barrett

Financial Aid and Scholarships  TEACH Grant  Americorps  Loan Forgiveness  ASU Merit Scholarships  Deadline February 1 st  Teachers College Scholarships  Deadline April 15 th

Residential College experience and active student life

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