Early Childhood Education Online Transfer Program
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Earn your teaching degree online and prepare for a meaningful and fulfilling career working with young children.
- Online bachelor's degree with an Iowa Birth-Grade 3 Inclusive Settings (#1001) endorsement
- Next Cohort Begins: Summer 2025
- Application deadline: March 1
- Apply now!
Features
Entirely Online | 2 Years
- For those pursuing and/or who have earned an AA or AS degree or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Learn how to create learning environments and classroom procedures that promote positive social interaction, active engagement and high expectations for learning.
- Discover how young children learn and develop through a focused sequence of courses and hands-on field experiences
- Earn the Iowa Birth-Grade 3 Inclusive Settings #1001 endorsement as part of the curriculum.
To be admitted, students must:
- complete the UNI application for admission
- send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions
- have (or completing) an Associate of Arts (AA) degree OR an Associate of Science (AS) degree
Students must have prerequisite courses: EDPSYCH 2030, LITED 1044, and TEACHING 2017 (or equivalent) completed before beginning the program. Complete an interest form (on the right) to learn more.
Students are required to apply to the Teacher Education Program by the end of their first term in the program.
Mike Tate
Academic Advisor
mike.tate@uni.edu
319-273-5481
Carolina Wilson
Enrollment Contact
carolina.wilson@uni.edu
319-273-2121
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Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, a learning management system that will enhance your learning experience and provide a sense of community with fellow classmates. In addition to the online courses, some optional in-person classes may be available at a central location.
In-school field experiences and student teaching are required.
A flexible online pathway for non-traditional students
Designed for those who are:
- Seeking an early childhood teaching degree
- Looking to change jobs or careers and may wish to stay in their home community
- Ready to build upon current roles, such as paraeducators or child care workers
- Need flexibility due to family/work obligations or other life circumstances
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, a learning management system that will enhance your learning experience and provide a sense of community with fellow classmates. In addition to the online courses, some optional in-person classes may be available at a central location.
In-school field experiences and student teaching are required.
A flexible online pathway for non-traditional students
Designed for those who are:
- Seeking an early childhood teaching degree
- Looking to change jobs or careers and may wish to stay in their home community
- Ready to build upon current roles, such as paraeducators or child care workers
- Need flexibility due to family/work obligations or other life circumstances
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Scholarships available
Future Ready Scholarships
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in the Early Childhood Education Online Transfer BA program may qualify to receive a scholarship covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. To be eligible, you must complete the FAFSA and meet income and academic eligibility criteria. Scholarship requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need, as defined by the American Rescue Plan
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
Students may also qualify for the T.E.A.C.H. program which is a comprehensive scholarship program which may support tuition, release time and textbooks.
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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When applying, you'll need to:
have your unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!
Delivery of the program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.
This program meets the licensure requirements for the state of Iowa. UNI has not determined if the program meets the licensure requirements in any other state. For further information about whether or not this program meets the licensing requirements in your state, please contact your state board.