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Bachelor of Science in Education
Shape today’s young minds for tomorrow. Teaching young people can be a career and a calling all wrapped up in one. If you’ve thought about shaping the academic, social and cognitive skills of children, our Bachelor of Science in Education degrees can help you take that next step. You can select a degree in Elementary Teacher Education or Early Childhood Education.
Why choose us?
Depending on the program you choose, your BSED program can help you:
- Practice designing and implementing effective instruction in preschool or elementary classroom settings.
- Train to meet the needs of diverse pre-K and elementary student populations while student teaching.
- Learn how to assess children through observation, interactions and other performance measures.
- Explore and define your goals into your own personal educational philosophy.
- Get 1:1 help to navigate the world of state licensure requirements and other challenges you encounter along the way.
Which BSED is right for you?
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
- Not eligible for transfer credits
This could be a fit for you if:
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You want to work with elementary-aged children
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You have no prior teaching experience or undergraduate degree and want to prepare for your initial teacher licensure.
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You want a program with robust student teaching experiences in elementary settings.
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood Education
- Apply your Child Development Associate (CDA) credits
- Not eligible for transfer credits
This could be a fit for you if:
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You want to help preschool, kindergarten and early elementary school-aged children socially, physically and intellectually prepare for primary school or another child development center.
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You want a program with robust student teaching experiences in birth through third grade, or age 8, settings.
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You have no prior teaching experience and want to prepare for your initial teacher licensure.
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (California Only)
- Not eligible for transfer credits
This could be a fit for you if:
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You want to work with elementary-aged children in California.
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You want a program with robust student teaching experiences in multiple-subject school settings.
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You have no prior teaching experience or undergraduate degree and want to prepare for your initial teacher licensure in California.
| COA Components | Bachelors Education Licensure/Certification |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$9,336
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,416
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Transportation
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$1,360
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$550
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$2,650
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Housing³
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$5,120
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Federal student loan fees
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$60
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Professional Licensure/certification⁴
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$598
|
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
|
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$21,090
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Education?
Each BSED degree is unique and is aligned with different occupational outcomes, so see the program details pages to find the occupation you’re looking for. Some possible occupations include:
- Elementary School Teachers, except Special Education
- Preschool Teachers, except Special Education
- Kindergarten Teachers, except Special Education
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to be as fast as average between 2020 and 2030.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Accreditation & Faculty
Careers & Outcomes
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Experienced faculty will assist you with learning activities and exercises to help build your knowledge in a specific area. You’ll then have the opportunity to demonstrate what you’ve learned by taking an assessment. Afterward, your instructor will give you feedback on how you can master any skill or concept you weren’t able to demonstrate.
Institutional accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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The Digital Classroom
Our Bachelor of Science in Education degree programs allow you to take one course at a time. No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the flexibility to balance work, life and school.