Launch Your Future in Education at NPC
Do you dream of making a lasting impact on children, families, and your community? At Northland Pioneer College (NPC), we prepare tomorrow’s educators through high-quality, affordable programs designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re just beginning your journey or ready to advance into a bachelor’s degree.
With a full spectrum of certificates, associate degrees, and two bachelor’s degree programs, NPC gives you the skills, credentials, and confidence to lead in the classroom and beyond.
NPC offers two bachelor's degree-level education programs. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (BAS-ECE) and the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (BAEE).
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the programs. The BAS and BAEE programs require demonstration of prior college success and the ability to work in the field of teaching. Lower division (100 and 200 level) courses may be taken prior to program admission. Enrollment in upper-division courses (300 and 400-level) requires program admission.
Deadlines for applications to these programs are due November 1 for spring semester admission and March 1, for fall semester admission.
Specialize in teaching young children in preschool through 3rd grade, with options that include early childhood teacher certification or a birth–PreK focus. This Arizona Department of Education (ADE)-approved teacher preparation program ensures you graduate ready for the classroom with hands-on, real-world experiences built in.
Prepares you for transfer to a university teacher preparation program while equipping you with classroom and practicum experiences to work with children preschool through 3rd grade.
Ideal if you want to work with young children in childcare centers, Head Start programs, parent education, or early intervention settings. Designed for direct workforce entry, but also a pathway into NPC’s BAS-ECE.
A transfer degree tailored for students planning to pursue elementary teacher certification at a university. Includes practicum experiences and coursework aligned with state standards.
In just two semesters, prepare for the ParaPro Assessment and roles as a teaching assistant or substitute teacher.
Stackable options that can lead directly into the AAS or BAS-ECE degree pathways.
Local & Connected
Serving more than 21,000 square miles of northeastern Arizona, NPC understands the needs of rural and tribal communities — and we’re invested in your success close to home.
High-Quality Education
Programs are aligned with state and national educator preparation standards, blending classroom learning with extensive practicum experiences that prepare you for real-world teaching.
Affordable Tuition + $4 Million in Scholarships
NPC students benefit from some of the lowest tuition in Arizona, and each year more than $4 million in financial aid and scholarships is awarded, including specialized scholarships just for education students
Start with a certificate, build into an associate degree, and advance into a bachelor’s, all within NPC.
Transfer options are also streamlined to ASU, NAU, and U of A.
Whether you want to teach preschoolers their ABCs, guide elementary students in math and reading, or work with families through early intervention, NPC equips you with the knowledge and heart to change lives.