a good teacher
A good education can change anyone.
A good teacher can change EVERYTHING.
Contact Us
teacher.prep@paradisevalley.edu
Cyndi Moore 602-787-6953
Earn a Quality Education
Paradise Valley Community College offers a high quality Educator Preparation Program that leads to Arizona Teacher Certification in Elementary (K-8) and Special Education (K-12).
- Accredited from the AZ Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission
- Instructors who are certified by Quality Matters for online and hybrid course development
- Award-winning curriculum design!
- Small class sizes
- Opportunities for community partnerships
Make A Difference
Educators have the power to make a difference in the lives of their students, schools, and communities. Open doors to your career in education by earning your Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Paradise Valley Community College.
Become an educator who is competent in their instructional practice, prepared to meet the diverse needs of their learners, and able to meet the demands of a dynamic profession.
Accessible, Affordable, Engaging and Convenient!
Paradise Valley Community College makes earning your Bachelor’s Degree accessible, affordable, engaging and convenient!
- Affordability--Tuition at PVCC is a fraction of University prices. We offer a ZTC-degree--That means ZERO cost for textbooks! Scholarships and Financial Aid are available.
- Experience--Instructors with teaching experience in the field as well as bachelor's degree programs.
- Convenience-- Classes meet twice a week with availability to complete your field experience hours before class or on alternate days.
- Personalized--Small class sizes and exceptional mentoring and support in each field experience
- Engaging--Field trips, guest speakers, book clubs, and outreach events are all part of the in-class curriculum.
What is Zero-Textbook Cost (ZTC)?
Paradise Valley Community College is proud of its award winning Zero-Textbook Cost initiative. The Education Program is committed to reducing costs for students while providing quality textbooks and resources that meet the competencies of each course.
- Free online access to course textbooks and resources for ALL upper division courses.
- Students benefit from course material cost savings
- Students have the option to borrow physical resources at no cost when needed.
- No more heavy books!
Balancing Work, Life, and School
Paradise Valley Community College makes earning your degree in person easy while balancing work, life, and school.
- Flexible Fall or Spring start
- Variety of course modalities - hybrid in person, live online, and online
- Full-time and part-time options available for students
- Opportunities to work at a school while completing your fieldwork hours