Academic college: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. This Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) program specializes in preparing students to teach English Language Arts at the secondary school level (grades 6-12). The curriculum offers a rigorous foundation in literature, composition, linguistics, and secondary teaching pedagogy. Students will take core English courses (e.g., Critical Reading and Writing, Survey of English Literature, Modern Grammar, Shakespeare, Young Adult Literature) and specialized education courses (e.g., Methods of Teaching English Composition, Methods of Teaching English Language). The program emphasizes a clinical immersion model, providing extensive professional field experiences and culminating in a supervised student teaching experience, ensuring practical, hands-on classroom readiness within local school districts. It is designed to meet Arizona state certification requirements for middle and high school English language arts teachers, which may be transferable to other states.

Graduates are prepared to become certified secondary education teachers in English Language Arts (grades 6-12). Career paths include: High School English Teacher, Middle School English Teacher, English Department Head, Literacy Coach, Curriculum Developer, Educational Consultant, Editor, Writer, or pursuing further graduate studies in education or English. Certified teachers are in high demand, particularly in Arizona. The program's blend of strong content knowledge and extensive clinical experience makes graduates highly competitive in the job market, especially with a focus on preparing a robust workforce for the West Valley region.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation, consistently named #1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report. It is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students, reflecting its global appeal and supportive environment. ASU's West Valley campus has a peaceful and welcoming vibe, surrounded by beautiful courtyards and fountains. It focuses on training the next generation of a more robust workforce. This degree is taught in ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, which is internationally ranked for the quality of its teacher preparation programs. In fact, ASU began as an institution for training teachers, highlighting a deep legacy and expertise in education. The college emphasizes a clinical immersion model, providing extensive classroom experience and partnerships with school districts, with professional experiences completed at an approved setting within 40 miles of the campus.