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).
If you have earned an associate degree and are interested in a career in education, you're ready to explore NPC's bachelor's degrees. Individuals with earned degrees in early childhood (AAS or AAEC) or elementary education (AAEE) have automatic admission to the program with continuous enrollment. Other graduates, or those without continuous enrollment, must apply to the program by the deadline. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to bachelor's degree programs. The BAS and BAEE programs require demonstration of prior college success and the ability to work in the field of teaching.
Applications to these programs are due November 1 for spring semester admissions and March 1 for fall semester admissions.
Specialize in teaching young children in preschool through 3rd grade, with options that include Arizona Early Childhood Teacher Certification or a non-certification birth–PreK focus. This Arizona Department of Education (ADE)-approved teacher preparation program provides institutional Recommendation for Early Childhood Certification and ensures you graduate ready for the classroom with hands-on, real-world experiences built in.
Build a strong foundation to teach across all elementary grade levels, K-8. This program is approved by the Arizona Department of Education for teacher preparation and integrates fieldwork, reading instruction, diversity in education, and hands-on learning. Graduates receive an Institutional Recommendation for Elementary Education Certification for a streamlined Arizona teacher certification process.
Prepares you for working with young children, birth through 3rd grade and transferring to a teacher preparation program while equipping you with classroom and practicum experiences. Graduates receive automatic admission to NPC's BAS-ECE degree program (with continuous enrollment).
Ideal if you want to work with young children birth through 3rd grade in public schools, childcare centers, Head Start programs, parent education, or early intervention settings. Designed as a pathway into NPC's BAS-ECE and direct workforce entry. Graduates receive automatic admission to NPC's BAS-ECE degree program (with continuous enrollment).
A transfer degree tailored for students planning to pursue elementary teacher certification at a university. Includes practicum experiences and coursework aligned with state standards. Graduates receive automatic admission to NPC's BAEE degree program (with continuous enrollment).
Start your education career and prepare for paraprofessional or teaching assistant roles while earning credits toward your associate or bachelor's degree.
Stackable options that prepare you to enter the field of early childhood education. Certificates lead directly into the AAS, AAEC, and 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.