Elementary Education Online Transfer Program
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Earn your teaching degree through flexible classes designed for placebound, working professionals
- Delivered entirely online
- Next Cohort: Summer 2025
- Apply now!
Which elementary education pathway is right for me?
Features
Entirely Online | 2 Years
Designed for those who have earned or will earn an Associate of Arts or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and:
- are seeking an elementary of middle-level teaching degree
- are looking to change jobs or careers and wanting to stay in their home community
- need flexibility due to family/work obligations or other life circumstances
To be admitted, students must:
- complete the UNI application for admission
- send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions
- have an Associate of Arts (AA) degree OR an Associate of Science (AS) degree
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 elementary or middle-level 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 elementary or middle-level 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
Job openings in Iowa
According to Future Ready Iowa, more than 425 elementary education teaching jobs are available in the state each year.
Median salary
of elementary school teachers in central Iowa, according to Future Ready Iowa.
years of history
Since 1995, more than 300 teachers have graduated from our program and have excelled in their teaching careers.
Future Ready Scholarships available
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in the 2+2 Elementary Education 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.
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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 (a list of state agencies can be found through NC-SARA's Professional Licensure Directory.