What kind of background do I need to teach dual enrollment courses?  

• For academic dual enrollment courses, teachers must have either
  • Master’s degree in the discipline to be taught OR
  • Master’s degree and 18 graduate credits in the discipline to be taught

• For occupational/workforce courses:
  • Master’s degree in the discipline or subfield or 
  • Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline or subfield or
  • Bachelor’s degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the discipline or subfield or
  • License in the discipline or subfield and 5 years of work experience in the discipline or subfield or
  • Recognized certification in the discipline or subfield and 5 years of work experience in the discipline or subfield or
  • 64 semester credit hours in the discipline or subfield and 5 years of work experience in the discipline or subfield or
  • Associate degree in any field and 5 years of work experience in the discipline or subfield. 

• Please check with your local partner community college or university about their requirements to teach dual enrollment courses (more information below).  

What if I do not have a master’s degree or teaching license? 

• The Arizona Teachers Academy helps you cover tuition and fees to become certified to teach dual enrollment courses! 

Is there a certificate I need to apply for on top of teaching dual enrollment courses? 

• No, there is no additional certificate that you will apply for. You are certified to teach dual enrollment courses through your local community college or university 

Contact Sarah Bixler, Director of Pathway Alignment at sbixler@phoenixchamber.com 

Dual Enrollment Teacher Certification Information by Campus

(Includes course offerings and contact information)

Maricopa Community Colleges	Yavapai College
Pima Community College	Arizona State University
Central Arizona College	Cochise College
Eastern Arizona College	Arizona Western College
Coconino Community College	Northland Pioneer College
Mohave Community College	Northern Arizona University
	Grand Canyon University

Disclaimer: ElevateEdAZ is not involved in the payment of teacher incentives. Our website is intended to provide information for the newly approved funds as it becomes available.