Online education degrees

In the constantly evolving field of education, becoming an effective teacher isn’t a “one and done” thing — your learning never stops. Gain the skills to individualize instruction, address education standards and incorporate technology into your lesson plans with our wide range of online education degrees.

We offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral education programs, from early childhood education to administration. Whether you're just starting out or looking to pursue an advanced role, you’ll get the support and resources you’ll need.

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Required CAEP/NCATE Reporting

To ensure compliance with CAEP requirements, the Education Preparation Programs are required to prominently display Annual Reporting Measures. The information below is listed to meet CAEP reporting requirements for the Utah and Hawaii CAEP accredited programs. Given the low “n” of the Utah and Hawaii programs and their teach-out status, unless specified, the data provided represents aggregate data for University of Phoenix College of Education students.

The following programs offered by the College of Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting body. Following a merger of accreditors, NCATE accreditation is administered by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

CAEP Impact Measures

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Why earn your education degree with us?

Balance it all by taking one course at a time. Learn from instructors who average 26 years of professional experience. And get support from our program support specialist that can help you navigate teacher or principal licensure and credentialing requirements.

Save time and money

You’ll have opportunities to apply to have transfer eligible credits from a prior institution, potentially shortening your time to completion and saving you money.

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Affordable, fixed tuition

We’ve lowered tuition and locked it in for the duration of your online education degree program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.

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Get the support you need

As a College of Education student, you’ll have access to resources that explain professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more.

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I kept working during the day and took one class at a time. I had a great experience.”

Martha Gutierrez Flores.

Master of Arts in Education (2018), University of Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you earn a teaching degree online?

Yes, we have several online education degrees that lead to teacher licensure. Our licensure programs are robust and require field work in a school setting starting early with key coursework and continuing throughout. Our programs conclude with a clinical placement where student teaching is completed.

Which education degree programs will help me become an elementary school teacher?

We offer three degrees designed to prepare you to become an elementary school teacher. If you haven’t already earned a bachelor’s degree, we offer the Bachelor of Science/Elementary Teacher Education and Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (California students only). If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of education, you can enroll in our Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education program.

Are education degrees from University of Phoenix accredited?

In addition to our institutional accreditation, select education degree programs leading to licensure have specific state or programmatic accreditation. See all accreditations.

Why should I pursue an advanced degree in education?

A master’s degree may help prepare you for leadership opportunities in your school. Gain the skills to shape curriculum with our Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction. Or prepare for principal licensure with our Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision.

Our Doctor of Education prepares you to use analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve performance and solve complex problems in education (this program does not lead to any educational licensure or certification).

How will I know what is required in my state to secure my teaching license?

Requirements for teacher and Principal licensure vary by state. View your specific state’s teacher licensure requirements and principal licensure requirements

*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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