The education program of study is designed to prepare futur e teachers for Arizona state certification or to continue studies in graduate school. This program emphasizes both Christian and professional maturation as well as excellence in teaching and learning in educational institutions and systems.

As a result of completing the Education Major, the student will:

1. Be able to discuss the art, science, history, trends, issues, philosophy and theories of education and formulate both a Christian worldview and a professional philosophy of learning and teaching.
2. Comprehend and apply general and content area matter in a balanced approach which is essential and complimentary for an educated person.
3. Organize curriculum according to state standards; plan and implement effective instruction, and assess learning resulting from best educational practices.
4. Create the learning environment and teaching climate appropriate for the development stages of children and youth and implement the appropriate educational strategies and techniques.
5. Be able to efficiently educate and manage a classroom in the public, private, or federal school sectors as a prepared educator who will serve in a variety of critical educational roles.
6. Students planning to teach in another state or a foreign country are advised to plan their teacher program of study accordingly to the specific professional and educational requirements and guidelines of that jurisdiction for licensure, certification and endorsements.

To complete the Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Education , the American Indian College requires 128 credit hours but this may change without advance notice to meet changes in state requirements for Arizona state teacher certification. The A.I.C. teacher-education program design meets all Arizona state requirements and guidelines established for teacher certification.