# 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. [View program details](#info-programs) ## 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, ((edu.BLSyears)), according to BLS. 1. 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](https://www.bls.gov/bls/geography.htm). 2. ((edu.BLSdisclaimer)) ## Program details [View courses](#) 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 Getting Started **Format:**Online 4 years Approximate program length 120 Total credits $398 Cost per credit Apr 7 Next start date Choose an upcoming start date: Apr 7, 2026Apr 21, 2026May 12, 2026May 26, 2026Jun 16, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jul 21, 2026Aug 4, 2026Aug 25, 2026Sep 8, 2026Sep 29, 2026Oct 13, 2026 Register by: Mar 31, 2026 [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-education) ### Accredited for 45+ years Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), [hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of[University of Phoenix accreditation](/about/accreditation.html)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](https://www.phoenix.edu/info/scholarships.html), 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 ((edu.facultyExperience)) years of experience.  - An Educational Program Specialist in our Center for Placement provides support throughout your state’s licensure process. --- ## Related degrees 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](/state-licensure-requirements/teacher-education.html)  or the[principal licensure page](/state-licensure-requirements/principal.html)  for state specific requirements prior to reaching out to your state agency.  This is your moment ## Start your future today [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](/request/request-information)[Call enrollment](tel:844-937-8679)