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Have up to 21 credits waived on your degree if you’ve already earned your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Study coursework that’s aligned to the National Association for Early Childhood Educators (NAEYC) standards.
$37-50K
Salary ranges for kindergarten and elementary school teachers reflect the 25th-75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
7%
Projected job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, 2020-2030, according to BLS.
Top skills learned in this program:
Student Engagement
Curriculum Planning
Early Childhood Education
Differentiated Instruction
Reflective Teaching Practice
Instructional Practice
Professionalism
Ethical Practice
Learner Development
Innovation
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
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.
The following programs provide the academic preparation to sit for initial teacher certification exams in select states: BSEd/E, BSEd/ECH, MAEd/TED-E, MAEd/TED-S, MAEd/SPE, CERT/AP-E, CERT/AP-S, and CERT/AP-SE.
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.