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Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education
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A great teacher can mean the difference between giving a student a jump-start or playing catchup. Our Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education, an initial licensure program, teaches you skills to give children from birth through age 8 or grade 3 the best possible chance of success in school — and beyond. You won’t be in this alone.
Our program support specialist can help you navigate teacher licensure and credentialing requirements. We’ll also help you with school placements for your clinical experience and clinical practice through our close partnerships with hundreds of school districts nationwide. And you can waive up to 21 credits toward your degree if you’ve earned your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Transfer credits
Your eligible transfer credits could cover up to 75% of your bachelor's degree.
Scholarships
Explore an unlimited number of scholarships to earn your degree, more affordably.
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No SAT/ACT
No essay required
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Courses
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 120 credits
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your classes.
Plus, you’ll find support from our dedicated education program specialists who work with you 1:1 during your 100 required hours of clinical experience (or more if required by your state) and a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical practice (or more if required by your state). Our education program specialists also help you navigate your state licensure requirements for teacher certification, and can help with questions along the way.
COE Central
College of Education students will find many helpful resources on COE Central. Program handbooks provide a wealth of information on topics such as professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more. Milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits are also available.
Program Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood is an undergraduate degree program intended to prepare students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to work with children from pre-K through grade 3 or age 8 as a licensed early childhood educator. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. Requirements for licensure vary by state. View your state’s requirements. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Transfer credits
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
75%
Of your bachelor's degree could be covered with eligible transfer credits.
Affordable, fixed tuition
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
University of Phoenix Education degree vs other universities
| Phoenix | |
|---|---|
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Cost per credit
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$398
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$1,194
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Total program length in credits
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120
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Length of course in weeks
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5
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on June 16, 2023
[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
| COA Components | Bachelor's Education Licensure/Certification |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,336
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$60
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Professional Licensure/certification⁴
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$598
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$21,090
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
Scholarships to earn your bachelor’s degree, more affordably.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, worth up to either $1K or $3K. Or you'll get the better offer you qualify for.
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with an online education degree?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
This BS in Education can prepare you to be an:
- Early childhood teacher
- Preschool teacher
Top skills learned in this program:
Student Engagement
Curriculum Planning
Early Childhood Education
差异化的指令
Reflective Teaching Practice
Instructional Practice
Professionalism
Ethical Practice
Learner Development
Innovation
Ready to get started?
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What you’ll learn
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Design and implement effective instruction in the early childhood classroom to produce a positive impact on student learning.
- Evaluate effective professional practice in early childhood education.
- Apply professional ethics to their instructional practices in early childhood education.
- Evaluate learning principles to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse early childhood populations.
- Create innovative strategies that incorporate developmentally appropriate technology in an early childhood setting.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
The following program educationally prepares students to apply for initial teacher certification in select states:
Bachelor of Science in Education/ Early Childhood Education (BSEd/ECH)
Educator/Principal licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates located in a state that does not provide a direct path to licensure will be required to obtain Arizona certification first, prior to seeking licensure in their home state as an out-of-state prepared teacher/principal candidate. Arizona certification requires candidates to pass all Arizona-specific licensure requirements, including any Arizona-specific exams (or home state equivalents if recognized by Arizona Department of Education.) After obtaining an Arizona teacher/principal certificate, candidates can then apply for licensure in their home state and may be required to complete additional testing and/or requirements at additional cost. Program requirements may change based upon your home state’s agency licensure requirements. Please visit the teacher licensure page or the principal licensure page for state specific requirements prior to reaching out to your state agency.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.