Wednesday, May 6, 2009

University of Phoenix Partnership

The Troops to Teachers Arizona Office recently formed a partnership with the University of Phoenix Military Division. Through this partnership, Arizona TTT program participants are eligible for a 25% tuition discount which currently equates to a discounted cost of $386.25 per credit (lower division undergraduate courses are a 'flat' rate of $250 per credit). University of Phoenix is a state board approved teacher preparation program provider and well known as an industry leader in teacher education. Post-bac master degree programs are offered in each of the three basic certification paths: elementary education (K-8), secondary education (7-12), and special education (K-12). In addition, candidates seeking teaching in the middle grade (5-9) can pursue the University's Masters of Arts in Education with a Middle Level Specialization. This program culminates in not only a secondary certification but also the middle grade endorsement (grades 5-9).
For candidates still pursuing bachelor's degrees, University of Phoenix offers may undergraduate degree plans.
Approximate teacher preparation program costs (tuition) are
elementary - $15,836.25
secondary - $13,518.75
special education - $17,767.50

The university also offers condensed 3 week online courses offered at $498 a course. Click here to see listing of course offerings and start dates.

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