Your responsibilities are so important that you must arm yourself with relevant knowledge to fulfill them. Take individual courses from our College of Education degree programs and courses from College Extension so you can make a difference. Whether you’re aiming for recertification, to garner endorsements or to grow professionally, University of Phoenix offers Continuing Education courses online and at select campus locations to meet the specific goals of educators.

Learn more about our Continuing Education courses for teachers to continue your professional and academic journeys .

Our Education Courses

University of Phoenix offers continuing education courses to teachers in various disciplines. Class assignments contribute to positive educational outcomes that align to your needs and the needs of your students, schools and districts. Our graduate-level courses are available online and at select campus locations to offer you greater flexibility; and they’re taught by faculty members who hold advanced degrees and have working experience in the subjects they teach.

College of Education Courses

Individual courses help you to expand your knowledge beyond your original degree specialty. They are typically three-credit courses and six weeks in length, and sometimes have educational requirements that you must meet before taking the course. Check out the individual courses that you can take to advance your academic and professional profile.

College Extension Courses

For the teacher or administrator who is looking for professional development or further learning opportunities, continuing education is available in a wide range of topics. Some of our most popular course categories include:

• Administration
  
• Art
  
• Bilingual Education and Teaching English as a Second Language
  
• Career and Technical Education
  
• Education
  
• Educational Counseling
  
• Health and Nutrition
  
• History
  
• Library Science/Media Centers
  
• Math and Science Methods
  
• Online Teaching
  
• Psychology
  
• Reading
  
• Spanish for Educators
  
• Special Education
  
• Special Topics in Education
  
• Structured English Immersion
  
• Teaching Methods
  
• Technology in the Classroom
  
• Vocational Education
  

Important Information

• Check with your state's Department of Education and your local school district to ensure that your courses can be applied toward a certificate or college credit.
  
• Credits could be transferred to another institution, but it's your responsibility to confirm whether or not that institution accepts University of Phoenix credits.
  
• Continuing teacher education courses are not intended to transfer to degree programs at University of Phoenix.
  
• While widely available, all courses may not be available in all locations. Please check with a University enrollment advisor.