Make an impact with an early childhood education degree
Navigate teacher licensure and credentialing requirements in your state with personalized help from our Educational Program Specialist.
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.
median Salary[1]
$62,310
Median salary represents the wage at which half of the kindergarten and elementary school teachers earned more than that amount and half earned less, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Job Growth[2]
-2%
Projected job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, 2024 and 2034, according to BLS.
- Median salary is 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 2024-2034 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/Early Childhood Education
- Eligible for transfer credits
Top skills learned in this program:
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Student Engagement
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Curriculum Planning
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Early Childhood Education
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Differentiated Instruction
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Reflective Teaching Practice
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Instructional Practice
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Professionalism
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Ethical Practice
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Learner Development
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Innovation
Accredited for 45+ years
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.
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.
- 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.
- When it comes to going back to school, the only thing better than a fresh start is a head start. Transfer in up to 90 prior eligible credits and you could be 75% of the way to a bachelor’s degree.
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 28+ years of experience.
- An Educational Program Specialist in our Center for Placement provides support throughout your state’s licensure process.
