Fuel your future

Lead schools and learning communities with confidence through programs focused on instructional leadership, organizational change, and student success.

• MED in Educational Foundations
• MED in Educational Leadership – Community College/Higher Education
• MED in Educational Leadership – Instructional Leadership K-12 School Leadership
• MED in Educational Leadership – Principal Pre K-12
• EDD in Educational Leadership – Community College / Higher Education Administration
• EDD in Educational Leadership – K-12 Administration

Integrate digital learning strategies into your classroom through degrees and programs focused on educational technology, online learning, and student engagement.

• • Educational Technology – K-12 Emphasis, Master of Education
  • Educational Technology – Adult Learning and Training Emphasis, Master of Education

Support learners of all abilities through programs focused on inclusive instruction, individualized support, and creating accessible learning environments.

Undergraduate special education degrees

• Special and Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Education 

Graduate special education degrees

Special Education, Master of Education with certification in:

• Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Early Childhood Special Education

Special Education, Master of Education without certification

Certificates in special education

• Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support

Build a strong foundation in child development, classroom strategy, and early learning practices through NAU’s early childhood education programs.

Early childhood education

• Early Childhood Education, Master of Education
  • Early Childhood Emphasis
  • Early Childhood Leadership Emphasis

Elementary education

• Elementary Education – Certification, Master of Education 
• Elementary Education, Master of Education
  • Continuing Professional – Emphasis
  • Multiage – Emphasis
  • Elementary National Board Preparation – Emphasis
  • Positive Behavior Support – Emphasis
• Elementary Education – Reading K-8, Master of Education

Develop effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors, supporting student success, and creating positive learning environments through NAU’s Positive Behavior Support programs.

Empower multilingual learners through culturally responsive instruction and inclusive classroom practices with NAU’s Educational Specialties programs.

• Bilingual and Multicultural Education – Bilingual Emphasis, Master of Education
• Bilingual and Multicultural Education – ESL Emphasis, Master of Education

Become an agent of change and enrich your community as an educational leader with NAU’s PhD in Curriculum and Instruction.

Strengthen reading, writing, and language instruction skills with a Master of Education in K-8 Reading designed to help educators support learners at every stage of literacy development.

Support Indigenous students through culturally informed teaching practices and community-centered learning at NAU, one of the nation’s leading universities serving Native American and Indigenous Peoples.

Expand your career opportunities and teaching expertise with degrees, programs and certificates designed to help educators build skills across multiple areas of specialization.

Through the Arizona Teachers Academy, eligible educators could receive ATA scholarships that cover their outstanding tuition and fees.

The Arizona K12 Center is the professional home for Arizona educators, supporting you in growing your practice, confidence, skills, and certifications as you navigate your teaching journey. Be sure to bookmark AZK12’s valuable resources page for constantly updated resources, events and support.

NAU partners with K–12 districts to deliver flexible, career-aligned education, including custom cohorts and non-credit training, that support teachers and strengthen educator pipelines. Learn more about educational partnerships with NAU.