Opportunities for Students

College of Education students have many opportunities to participate in a variety of service projects, research projects, and student organizations:

Undergraduate

Student Services-Undergraduate Admissions and Advising

See our programs on our Online General Information Session

See our academic advisors, learn more about applying to our programs, and find out how to get experience with children in The Office of Student Services.

Colloquium Courses

These one-credit courses are specially designed for freshmen and other students exploring their career options.

TTE 195A: Introduction to the Profession of Teaching covers current issues in K-12 teaching and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures.

TTE 197A: Freshman Success helps students feel a sense of connection to the College of Education and the teaching profession. Students will learn about the college's programs and services, develop a graduation plan, gain a deeper understanding of the education field, and much more.

Freshman Welcome

This event is typically held at the College of Education during the first week of the school year to welcome new freshmen. Invitation postcards will be mailed to incoming freshmen this summer.

Future Teachers Club

The Future Teachers Club is open to any student interested in the teaching profession. Meet other education majors, learn more about teaching, and participate in social activities. Future Teachers Club

Ambassadors

College of Education Student Ambassadors are undergraduates who volunteer their time to speak to prospective students and families about the benefits of higher education and the teaching profession. Ambassadors represent a variety of majors within the college, and share thoughts and experiences from a university student’s perspective.

Please see our new Facebook page: College of Education Ambassadors UA!

If you would like to be an Ambassador, please Student Services at (520) 621-7865 or email Nicole Kontak nicoler@email.arizona.edu.

Placement Program

The Placement Program helps Pre-Education students fulfill their pre-professional volunteer hours needed to be able to apply to the College of Education. Pre-Education students are placed into local area Elementary, Middle, and High school classrooms to work with students. Interested students should email Tracy Kenyon at tekenyon@email.arizona.edu for more information.

Project SOAR

Project Student Outreach Access & Resiliency (SOAR) is the UA's premier mentoring program. Project SOAR targets students attending under-resourced middle schools in the Tucson area. The program enrolls approximately 100 UA students per semester who serve as mentors for hundreds of middle-school students.

**WordCats*MathCats**

WordCats*Math Cats provides students with experience in an elementary school classroom. Work Study and paid positions may be available. WordCats*Math Cats

Verano en Mexico (Resplendor)

The summer study abroad program focuses on the education of regular and exceptional bilingual/multicultural populations. In addition, it offers intensive Spanish language classes (from beginning to advanced levels) for professionals focusing on the development of academic language for use in school settings. University of Arizona courses are taught on site in Mexico in English. Participants have the opportunity to observe Mexican public schools in action and complete a practicum experience.

The first week of the program is onsite in Mexico City where students visit the National Palace, the National Museum of Anthropology, the Pyramids at Teotihuacan, and the mural paintings of Diego Rivera in the Secretary of Education. For the remainder of the program, students are in Guanajuato working in public schools, living with host families and taking University of Arizona coursework from international faculty and scholars. Students earn 6 graduate or undergraduate units from the University of Arizona.

Scholarships ARE available. For more information contact Dr. Todd Fletcher at 520-621-0939 or by email at toddf@u.arizona.edu College of Education Rm. 405.

Rodel

Each year, the Rodel Foundation honors a new group of the most effective educators in high-needs schools. These Rodel Exemplary Teachers are selected for their exceptional teaching skills and ability to mentor student teachers. The College of Education names a number of Rodel Promising Student Teachers each semester to student teach with these Rodel Exemplary Teachers – an opportunity to learn from the best.

Rodel Student Teachers receive a $1,000 college tuition waiver while student teaching and a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond from Rodel after teaching in a qualifying school for three consecutive years.

Undergraduate students might also be interested in Parent and Family Programs as well as Scholarships and Financial Aid. Students are also encouraged toVisit the UA Campus.