The Secondary Education Humanizing & Culturally Affirming Teacher (HCAT) master's program is a two-year, professional, alternative certificate program in which you will develop as a teacher, meet certification requirements, and earn a master's degree while teaching in an Arizona middle or high school. With a conceptual framework based on equity literacy, the program uses context-specific pedagogy to help nurture your appreciation of the unique school and students you serve. Throughout the program, you will receive support and guidance from assigned university coaches and mentors as well as a school-based mentor in the school in which you teach.
Which department am I in?
College of Education
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
$35,012.00 (29,54,101)
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admissions Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. degree
GPA of 3.0 on upper and lower division coursework toward the Bachelors Degree (or the most recently completed 60 units)
Submit an online application through GradApp
Include a letter of intent stating why you want to be a teacher
Two letters of recommendation
A professional resume
Documented proof of application for Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.