Prepare for your licensure in elementary education
- Navigate teacher licensure and credentialing requirements in your state with personalized help from our Educational Program Specialist.
- Get unlimited access to milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits to enhance your education.
- Dedicated support available 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Salary range1
$49,120-$78,860
Salary ranges for kindergarten and elementary school teachers reflect the 25th-75th percentile for the occupation, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Job Growth2
1%
Projected job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, 2020-2030, according to BLS.
- The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement. BLS data is geographically based. Information for a specific state/city can be researched on the BLS website.
- The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US 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.
Program details
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education
- Eligible for transfer credits
Top skills learned in this program:
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Teaching
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Professionalism
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Learning Strategies
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Leadership
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Innovation
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
Save time & money
- Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, or you’ll get the best savings you qualify for.
- When it comes to going back to school, the only thing better than a fresh start is a head start. Transfer in up to 87 prior eligible credits and you could be 70% of the way to a bachelor’s degree.
- 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.
- No application fee, no SAT or GMAT test requirements, and we’ll even request your prior college transcripts for you, when possible, at no cost to you.
Exceptional flexibility
- Highly rated 1-on-1 support, available 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- An Educational Program Specialist in our Center for Placement provides support throughout your state’s licensure process.
- Balance it all - work, family and school – with a university built for busy adults like you. Focus on just one 5 week course at a time, while still completing your degree on time. Plus, we offer up to 20 opportunities a year to start your bachelor’s degree.
Career-relevant education
- More than 100 online programs aligned to 300+ real-world careers.
- Our Career Services for Life™ commitment. Career planning resources, resumé help and more is available to you. For life.
- Our instructors are accomplished professionals who average 29+ years of experience.
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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.
