Developing the skills to elevate children to their highest learning potential is at the core of our Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree. The program provides you with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level for K-8 teaching. As a student teacher you will work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor...
The full time student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present you with growth opportunities that best prepare you to assume the duties of a state certified elementary school teacher.
Teaching licensure and placement
You won’t be in this alone. Your program support specialist helps you navigate teacher licensure and credentialing requirements, and will help you with school placements for your clinical experience and clinical practice through our affiliations with school sites nationwide.
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Courses
The program blends core courses for your foundational knowledge as an elementary school teacher with general education courses that enhance the soft skills that you’ll need for working in a classroom.
Program Handbook: Teacher Education Handbook
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You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education program. Your course schedule may vary based on eligible transferable credits.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your classes.
Teacher Licensure
Before becoming a teacher, you must demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for effective classroom practice. Licensure provides professional and public assurance that educators have met state teaching standards and have demonstrated their readiness to teach and improve student learning.
The University’s teacher education programs are reviewed and approved by the State of Arizona Department of Education.
There are two pathways to achieve certification, based on the state where you are located:
1) Direct Apply – states that accept our Arizona-approved program and permit candidates to apply directly for certification
2) Reciprocity – states that require candidates of our Arizona-approved program to obtain Arizona certification first before applying for certification in their home state.
The Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education meets requirements in many states. Learn more about state licensure requirements.
Our dedicated education program specialists who work with you 1:1 during your required hours of clinical experience (as 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.
Find 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.
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 the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
$1,364 / course
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Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
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$398
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3
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Resource fee
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$170
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$1,364
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120 cr.
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5 wks
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Data pulled on September 27, 2024
[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.
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.
Eligible students saved:
$11,000 & 1 year
Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.
Eligible students saved:
$11,000 & 1 year
Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.
You may 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.
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Careers & Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 109,000 job openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Be prepared with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in education.
This BS in Education can prepare you to be an:
Top skills learned in this program:
Teaching
Professionalism
Learning Strategies
Leadership
Innovation
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When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education degree you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
-1% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to decline between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 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.
Admissions
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.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. 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] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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Student Experience
Work toward your BSED without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Your elementary education degree gives you flexibility. Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Industry Spotlight
Underperforming student scores in math and reading have led to innovative methods for teaching basic skills. Depending on the school district, many experienced teachers may be expected to return to school to develop competency in these new teaching developments and methods.
The switch to new approaches to teaching basic skills such as reading and math is already underway. Many school districts across the United States have already adopted approaches such as the Science of Reading to improve reading scores among elementary school students.
A Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education already includes innovative teaching methods such as structured English Immersion as part of the program. The BSED prepares you with this credential and other contemporary methods for teaching as you enter the modern elementary education classroom as a professional teacher.
Theory only goes so far. That’s why The College of Education takes steps to ensure that you are embedded in elementary school classrooms throughout the program, so you can apply theories from class to the real life classroom. You get first-hand experience in diverse classroom settings, diverse student populations, and diverse teaching techniques using technology that bring these experiences directly to you throughout the curriculum.
Faculty Spotlight
Our faculty are currently teaching or leading in K-12 schools. They are required to stay up to date in the field of education by keeping their teacher licensure current according to state requirements.
Accreditation
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
Yes, the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Education is available online with in-person components. Flexible online schedules to fit the lives of busy adults. You can also receive your BSED in Early Childhood Education.
A Bachelor of Science in elementary education requirements are the same as other requirements for bachelor’s degrees at University of Phoenix. They include:
[1] GED is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 109,000 job openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average.
Curriculum counselor, elementary school counselor and literary couch are other potential careers for someone with a bachelor’s degree in education, even though University of Phoenix does not offer aligned degrees that guarantee these specific career outcomes. Learn more about jobs you can pursue with an elementary education degree.
Overcrowded classrooms in school districts with limited budgets are some of the biggest challenges for elementary school teachers. It is these very challenges, however, that often drive the passion of teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young children. Learn more about the qualities of a good teacher.
For teachers the rewards are in the classroom. The measurable improvements in a child’s learning or the excitement of a child who has just achieved a new skill inspires and motivates those who pursue this profession. Knowing they are laying the foundation for next level education for a generation of students becomes the highest achievement for any elementary school teacher.
If you qualify, you have options when it comes to paying for your elementary education degree, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process. Learn about financial aid.
Every state requires that public school teachers have a bachelor’s degree. The traditional pathway to becoming an elementary school teacher include these requirements:
1. Earn a bachelor’s degree.
2. Successfully complete a teacher education program, some of which are state-approved.
3. Successfully complete a certification or licensure exam for your state.
Beyond these requirements, students may pursue an educational fellowship, which involves teaching for one year, first as a co-teacher and then as an independent teacher. Depending on the state you live in, graduates may be required to take certain tests to earn their teaching license.
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.
