Additional career opportunities exist in the areas of educational sales, professional development leadership, child care, and tutoring. With advanced training, graduates could also pursue careers in a range of areas including school administration, instructional design, special education, counseling and bilingual education. Graduates are prepared for entry-level teaching positions across the state of Arizona. The newly revised curriculum is also focused on and directly aligned with Arizona's standards for teachers.
Courses are sequential in nature and taken with peer cohorts in four, semester-long Blocks.
Elementary Education students are immersed in field experiences each semester that directly link with course discussions and assignments. Course instructors have taught in a variety of K-8 settings, and can therefore augment class experiences with practical applications. Current educational technologies are incorporated into course delivery and assignment. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose between the Elementary Education program at the ASU East campus, or participate in one of the campus ' district-based school partnerships. The ASU East Elementary Education programs enjoy close partnerships with several community schools that provide exceptional leadership in teacher preparation.