Central Arizona College has received full approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, the first bachelor’s degree program in the college’s history. The 120-credit-hour program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2026.

Patrick Moyer, CAC’s academic dean of arts and sciences, said the new degree reflects the college’s mission to serve the community.

“At CAC, our commitment to Pinal County drives everything we do,” Moyer said. “We’re excited to expand our offerings with four-year and post-baccalaureate degrees designed to strengthen our local workforce and boost economic growth.”

The new program comes as Arizona faces a persistent and deepening teacher shortage.

According to the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association

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