Bachelors of Science in Education (BSED) – Paraprofessional Concentration Elementary (EC-6) with Bilingual/Special Education Certification
Earn your teacher certification while working as a paraprofessional.
UTEP now offers an online degree pathway and clinical teaching experience designed specifically for paraprofessionals.
| Strong support systems | Scholarship funding | Earn while you learn |
| You will have wrap-around support from UTEP faculty and partner school staff who will prepare you to be day-one ready for your own classroom. | UTEP advisors will help you identify opportunities for tuition support through private and federal grant/scholarships. | Keep your day job as a paraprofessional while completing your degree and certification. Our program offers flexible scheduling and online coursework. |
Choose one primary certification area [you will be prepared for all of these certs]:
- Elementary Bilingual (EC-6 with Bilingual Supplemental)
- Special Education (EC-12)
Program Pathways: B.S. in Education (Bilingual/Special Education)
- Traditional Track – this is the standard route a student takes to earn a bachelor's degree.
- Accelerated/Cohort Model Track – this accelerated cohort-based program is designed for paraprofessionals who already have 60 credit hours applied toward their degree.
If you are interested in the Paraprofessional Pathway, please submit this form: or send an email to M. Selvamalar at mselvamalar@utep.edu.