Online Bachelor of Science in Education
with a Concentration in Early Childhood
Care and Education (Birth to Age 5)
Program Highlights
120 credit hours
In-state tuition: $380.51/credit hour*
Out-of-state tuition: $486.11/credit hour*
* Tuition is based on 2022-2023 rates and is subject to change.
• Unique undergraduate program with a specific focus on culturally and
Make a Difference, One Child
linguistically sustaining methods for teaching children birth to age 5 at a Time
• The entire program can be completed FULLY ONLINE, either all at UTEP
or with combined coursework from El Paso Community College (EPCC) This degree provides a meaningful, accessible,
and UTEP relevant education at an R1 university to those
• Complete transfer partnership with EPCC which is approved for the working/wanting to work with young children, birth
TAEYC T.E.A.C.H. scholarship at both EPCC and UTEP; grant covers 90% to five years of age [0-5] in varied settings.
of tuition and books at both institutions plus additional academic and
financial support
The demand for high quality early childhood
• Award-winning faculty who are ready to help you acquire the education is becoming increasingly common, and in
knowledge and skills needed to optimize the health, development,
general, bachelor's-prepared educators (including
education, and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
through developmentally and culturally appropriate practices those in Head Start programs, childcare centers,
family daycare settings, and community and child
welfare programs) are able to gain better pay and
professional opportunities.
Our program also offers some significant financial advantages to prospective students:
- Thanks to a unique transfer partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC), students who complete an
associate degree at EPCC (an Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation is recommended) will start at UTEP as
full juniors.
- Additionally, both EPCC and UTEP are approved for the TAEYC T.E.A.C.H. scholarship (see https://texasaeyc.org/
program-resources/t-e-a-c-h/); students in either institution who are currently working more than 30 hours at any
Texas licensed childcare center (including Head Start and family daycare), may be eligible for this scholarship. Students
awarded this scholarship will receive funds to cover 90% of tuition, books and other educational expenses, as well as
additional financial and academic support. This means, in theory, a working student could have their entire four years of
study (at EPCC and UTEP) completely covered.
This program does not provide licensure.
Typical positions held by graduates include:
• Early Childhood Lead Teacher
• Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator/Administrator
• Childcare Owner
Ready to connect or have questions?
Call 1-800-684-UTEP to speak with an enrollment
counselor today or visit us at utepconnect.utep.edu
with a Concentration in Early Childhood
Care and Education (Birth to Age 5)
Program Highlights
120 credit hours
In-state tuition: $380.51/credit hour*
Out-of-state tuition: $486.11/credit hour*
* Tuition is based on 2022-2023 rates and is subject to change.
• Unique undergraduate program with a specific focus on culturally and
Make a Difference, One Child
linguistically sustaining methods for teaching children birth to age 5 at a Time
• The entire program can be completed FULLY ONLINE, either all at UTEP
or with combined coursework from El Paso Community College (EPCC) This degree provides a meaningful, accessible,
and UTEP relevant education at an R1 university to those
• Complete transfer partnership with EPCC which is approved for the working/wanting to work with young children, birth
TAEYC T.E.A.C.H. scholarship at both EPCC and UTEP; grant covers 90% to five years of age [0-5] in varied settings.
of tuition and books at both institutions plus additional academic and
financial support
The demand for high quality early childhood
• Award-winning faculty who are ready to help you acquire the education is becoming increasingly common, and in
knowledge and skills needed to optimize the health, development,
general, bachelor's-prepared educators (including
education, and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
through developmentally and culturally appropriate practices those in Head Start programs, childcare centers,
family daycare settings, and community and child
welfare programs) are able to gain better pay and
professional opportunities.
Our program also offers some significant financial advantages to prospective students:
- Thanks to a unique transfer partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC), students who complete an
associate degree at EPCC (an Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation is recommended) will start at UTEP as
full juniors.
- Additionally, both EPCC and UTEP are approved for the TAEYC T.E.A.C.H. scholarship (see https://texasaeyc.org/
program-resources/t-e-a-c-h/); students in either institution who are currently working more than 30 hours at any
Texas licensed childcare center (including Head Start and family daycare), may be eligible for this scholarship. Students
awarded this scholarship will receive funds to cover 90% of tuition, books and other educational expenses, as well as
additional financial and academic support. This means, in theory, a working student could have their entire four years of
study (at EPCC and UTEP) completely covered.
This program does not provide licensure.
Typical positions held by graduates include:
• Early Childhood Lead Teacher
• Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator/Administrator
• Childcare Owner
Ready to connect or have questions?
Call 1-800-684-UTEP to speak with an enrollment
counselor today or visit us at utepconnect.utep.edu
