Program Type

Major
Teaching Certification
Format

On Campus
Est. time to complete

4 years
Credit Hours

120
Help the next generation of learners reach their full potential.
Teachers are vital to children's development, shaping emotional, social and academic growth. Becoming a certified Early Childhood-6th grade teacher prepares you to work with a diverse population of learners to help them lead their best lives.

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Why Earn a Degree in Elementary Education?

The Early Childhood through Grade 6 Education Degree Program — with a Science of Teaching, Reading, and English as a Second Language Supplemental Teacher Certification — at the University of North Texas is designed for students whose goal is to become a teacher in classrooms from Pre-K through 6th grade.

This certification path includes preparation in the Science of Teaching Reading, a new initiative in the State of Texas that prepares teachers to implement instruction in reading, especially with young learners. English as a Second Language courses develop knowledge and skills critical to the success of English Language Learners in today’s diverse classrooms.

Marketable Skills
  • Oral and written communication
  • Use data and technology
  • Organize people, materials, and resources
  • Teamwork
  • Think critically to solve problems