Community Colleges. Des Moines Area Community College. Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered. CDA Information

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1 Community Colleges Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Des Moines Area Community College Delora J. Hade Phone: or Amanda Magie Phone: Phone: Phone: (general admissions) Phone: (admissions processing) Phone: S Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA NA Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.S. Early Childhood Education Diploma in Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization in Early Childhood Education CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? Once the student completes 12 credits at DMACC then 13 credits are awarded with application for credit by alternative certification. 12 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

2 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Program Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma: Complete an application for admission Satisfy the assessment requirement Attend any required information/registration session Program Entry Requirements for A.S.: Complete an application for admission Satisfy the assessment requirement Attend any required information/registration session Proficiency in English with one of the following: ACT score on the English subtest of 14 or above A minimum COMPASS writing score of 38 Completion of ENG 060 College Prep Writing I with a grade of B or higher Proficiency in reading with one of the following: ACT score on the reading subtest of 14 or above A minimum COMPASS reading score of 61 Completion of RDG 038 College Prep Reading I with a grade of B or higher COMPASS Some of the courses have prerequisites Urban campus Unsure at this time Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 13

3 Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. Varies Varies Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE Fall, Spring, Summer Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE Fall, Spring, Summer Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE Fall, Spring, Summer Child Growth and Development ECE Fall, Spring, Summer Infant/Toddler Care & Education ECE Spring, Summer Any special information pertinent to this class to share? Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $136 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Evening $136 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Part-time student $136 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Full-time student $136 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Online $136 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Online Course Fee: $25 per credit Web-Blended Course Fee: $10 per credit TV Course Fee: $30 per course Computer Lab Fee for Selected Courses: Market Rate per course Music Fee (Piano/Instrumental): Market Rate per course Late/Reregistration Fee: $25 Returned Check Fee:$30 Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Unknown Some courses have prerequisites NA 14 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

4 Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are students encouraged or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? data available for that year We are considering the addition of more online courses. Iowa State University Upper Iowa University Drake University 83 International students must indicate type of Visa. Students must submit proof of immigration to apply for residency status. Membership in professional organization is encouraged. Mentoring that is available through on-campus lab experiences Number of permanent-full-time faculty Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 15

5 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Eastern Iowa Community College District Heather Anderson Phone: Jeannine Ingelson Phone: Cathy Langdon Phone: Arnie Thode Phone: FAX Belmont Rd. Bettendorf, IA programs/ece/ Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Diploma in Early Childhood Education Certificate in Early Childhood Education CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? The coursework is marked and the clock hour comes under the ECE 910: Field Experience class. If the student brings us the CDA certificate that was earned through our continuing education department the college will award 18 college credits College credit is awarded as soon as the student and advisor file the credit for prior learning paperwork and the student pays the filing fee. 16 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

6 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete application Request transcripts for previous education High school diploma or equivalent Students required to take ACT or COMPASS assessment Completion of assessments recommended prior to registering in ECE courses Developmental courses may be taken at the same time as ECE courses Developmental courses must be taken and completed before certificates, diplomas, or degrees awarded Advising provided to help students determine best course choices based on their individual assessment scores Muscatine Community College Resident: $128 per credit hour n-resident: $192 per credit hour Online: $150 per credit hour Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 17

7 Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Introduction to Early Childhood ECE All Education Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE All Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE All Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE All Child Growth and Development ECE All Infant and Toddler Care and ECE All Education Early Childhood Guidance ECE All Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Any special information pertinent to this class to share? n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $128 per credit hour $192 per credit hour Evening $128 per credit hour $192 per credit hour Part-time student $128 per credit hour $192 per credit hour Full-time student $128 per credit hour $192 per credit hour Online $150 per credit hour $150 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Cost for CDA credit hours placed on transcript: $9 per credit hour Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. On campus: yearly Online: every semester 30 A.A.S. degrees: 10 ne We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. 18 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

8 Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are student members encouraged or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? We have something called Credit for Prior Learning. They must see me and submit either a portfolio that demonstrates their knowledge and/or experience or take a test- out option that I create and grade. They must achieve at least a 70% on the test and then pay $50 to take the test. I assess the portfolio also. 4 Unknown The instructors work very closely with individual students and develop a wonderful relationship with them. We feel this strongly correlates with the success that our students achieve. We also work closely with their job site to ensure a high quality field experience. Our community members know us and our students have good reputations in the field. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 19

9 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Hawkeye Community College Jane Huebner Phone: EXT or Tami McCoy Phone: EXT Gisella Baker Phone: Dave Ball Phone: Pat East Phone: Mailing Address of College: P.O. Box E Orange Rd. Waterloo, IA College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered /education/earlychildhoodeducation Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Diploma in Early Childhood Education CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? Only if credit hours were through another community college or regent institution. There is some discussion taking place on allowing this type of credit award being used but nothing is in place at this time. 20 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

10 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete online application Request transcripts for previous education High school diploma or equivalent Meet cut score on COMPASS or ACT Must meet cut scores in: Reading Writing Math Based on COMPASS or ACT scores Resident: $141 n-resident: $166 Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course All ECE night courses are offered in a hybrid format with online and face-to-face components. Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Any special information pertinent to this class to share? Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 21

11 Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n- Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $141 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Evening $141 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Part-time student $141 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Full-time student $141 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Online $141 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Student fee: $2 per credit hour Computer fee: $4 per credit hour Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Twice per year 1 day section 1 night section Upper Iowa University ECE endorsement on their BA degree in Pre-K 3rd grade 12 Unknown On entrance form 22 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

12 Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are students encouraged or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? We have an Education Club which is open to ECE and transfer EDU students. We have 2 semester long field placements for students. 256 hours spent in the field are completed with those who obtain the 2 year degree allowing students hands-on time with infantspreschoolers. We have an accredited by NAEYC childcare center on campus. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 23

13 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Indian Hills Community College Gina Buttikofer Phone: Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is Grandview Ave. Ottumwa, IA /earlychildhood.html Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S. Early Childhood Associate Diploma as Child Care Technician CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? We offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance. We award the student 12 credit hours. Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? 24 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

14 Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete application Request transcripts for previous education Must meet ACT or Compass Test score requirement ACT or COMPASS Assessment required Completion of assessments must be completed prior to registering in ECE courses Developmental courses are not required just suggested Requirements related to developmental course work are under revision Advising provided to help students determine best course choices based on their individual assessment scores Unsure at this time Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Introduction to Early Childhood ECE Fall, Summer Education Home and School Relationships ECE Summer Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE Spring Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE Fall Child Growth and Development ECE Fall Early Childhood Guidance ECE Spring, Summer Any special information pertinent to this class to share? Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 25

15 Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $149 per credit hour $224 per credit hour Evening $149 per credit hour $224 per credit hour Part-time student $149 per credit hour $224 per credit hour Full-time student $149 per credit hour $224 per credit hour Online $149 per credit hour $224 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Fees vary by course Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? First year courses offered twice per year Once in classroom Once online Several early childhood courses have prerequisites 30 Early childhood Associate: 12 Child Care Technician Diploma: 11 We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. We also have agreements with: Buena Vista University William Penn University Iowa Wesleyan College, we are currently working on agreements with: Iowa State University Graceland University 4 26 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

16 Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are students encouraged or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? They need to provide a copy of their Alien Registration Card There is an EC Club Students are informed of NAEYC membership, but not required to join. The IHCC EC Program is NAEYC Accredited The program philosophy supports play-based learning and meaningful curriculum which students are provided first-hand experience with in the designated classroom. The Campus Child Development Center provides frequent and convenient access to an early childhood facility for observation and practice of teaching strategies. Students have scheduling flexibility with online and traditional course formats. The campus and essential services are easily accessed. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 27

17 Name of College: Key Contact Persons in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in Admissions Office include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person in Registrar s Office include name, , phone, and Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Iowa Lakes Community College Jamie L. Christensen jlchristensen@iowalakes.edu Phone: or Melissa Regelstad mregelstad@iowalakes.edu Phone: Steve Pelzer spelzer@iowalakes.edu Phone: Phone: Anne Stansbury Johnson ajohnson@iowalakes.edu Phone: Phone: Barb Grandstaff bgrandstaff@iowalakes.edu Phone: College Dr. Emmetsburg, IA /programs_of_study/social human_servies /early_childhood_education Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.S. Early Childhood Education A.A. (Transfer) with Early Childhood Education Emphasis Diploma in Child Care CDA Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? Offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance. 12 credits awarded upon completion of 12 credits in the ECE Program at IA Lakes, application for awarding credit for the non-credit bearing CDA and payment of appropriate fees. 28 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

18 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Program Accreditation: If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses: Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete application Request transcripts for previous education High school diploma or equivalent ACT or COMPASS Assessment required Completion of assessments recommended prior to registering in ECE courses Developmental courses may be taken at the same time as ECE courses Developmental courses must be taken and completed before certificates, diplomas, or degrees awarded Advising provided to help students determine best course choices based on their individual assessment scores Unsure at this time Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 29

19 Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course See Consortium List Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Any special information pertinent to this class to share? Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $149 per credit hour $160 per credit hour Evening $149 per credit hour $160 per credit hour Part-time student $149 per credit hour $160 per credit hour Full-time student $149 per credit hour $160 per credit hour Online $152 per credit hour $152 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Unreported Early Childhood Course Information Average Frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are there any programmatic changes planned for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4- year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Unreported Recommended taken in sequence 30 Unreported ne We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. Buena Vista University for a few ECE courses We are in the process of creating agreements with: Morningside rthwestern Upper Iowa 30 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

20 Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA Scholarships in school year: Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? Do you have any Early Childhood Student clubs or organizations? Are students encourage or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from you college unique in comparison to others? 6 We have a Child Care Club Students are encouraged to join NAEYC Unreported Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 31

21 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Iowa Valley District Marshalltown Community College Patricia Brown Phone: Unreported Matt Daniels Phone: Unreported Amy Good Phone: Unreported Zoe Thornton Phone: Unreported Marshalltown Community College 3700 S Center St. Marshalltown IA Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S Diploma CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? 32 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

22 Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Unreported Student must take the Compass Test for mandatory placement for: English Math $174 Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Introduction to Early Childhood ECE103 3 Education Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE133 3 Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE158 3 Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE159 3 Child Growth and Development ECE170 3 Infant and Toddler Care and ECE221 3 Education Early Childhood Guidance ECE243 3 Practicum in Child Care I ECE270 3 Practicum in Child Care II ECE271 3 Children s Literature EDU Portfolio ECE Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities Any special information pertinent to this class to share? 33

23 Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $174 per credit hour $184 per credit hour Evening $174 per credit hour $184 per credit hour Part-time student $174 per credit hour $184 per credit hour Full-time student $174 per credit hour $184 per credit hour Online $174 per credit hour $184 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Unreported Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Courses offered twice per year Once online Once face-to-face The only classes that must be taken in a prescribed sequence are: Practicum in Child Care I and II Early Childhood Curriculum I and II We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as elective. 31 It is listed in the program brochure 34 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

24 Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are student members encouraged or required to join NAEYC? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? Online classes Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 35

25 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Iowa Western Community College Amy McGraw Phone: Unreported Lisa Morrison Phone: Danielle Schmidt Phone: Jill Clark Phone: College Rd. Council Bluffs IA Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours Early Childhood A.A.S Early Childhood A.A Early Childhood Diploma Child Development Certificate Early Childhood Administration Certificate 7 19 CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? Iowa Western Child Development Certificate offers the CDA core courses as identified by the ECE Alliance. Upon completion students will graduate with a Child Development certificate. 36 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

26 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete application Request transcripts for previous education High school diploma or equivalent ACT or COMPASS Assessment required Completion of assessments recommended prior to registering in ECE courses Developmental courses may be taken at the same time as ECE courses Developmental courses must be taken and completed before certificates, diplomas, or degrees awarded Advising provided to help students determine best course choices based on their individual assessment scores Clarinda Harlan Atlantic Shenandoah Iowa Resident: $ n-iowa Resident: $ Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 37

27 Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the school year Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE Fall hybrid Spring online School Age Child ECE Fall only Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE Spring only Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE Spring Hybrid meets 1 st & 3 rd Saturdays, half of course administered online Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE Fall - hybrid Child Growth and Development ECE Spring only Early Childhood Guidance and Interaction ECE Fall Hybrid meets 1 st & 3 rd Saturdays, half of course administered online Any special information pertinent to this class to share? Tuition and Other Cost Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $132 per credit hour $137 per credit hour Evening $132 per credit hour $137 per credit hour Part-time student $132 per credit hour $137 per credit hour Full-time student $132 per credit hour $137 per credit hour Online $132 per credit hour $137 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Unreported Early Childhood Course Information Average frequency that individual EC courses are repeated: Do courses need to be taken in a prescribed sequence? Average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has: Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the school year: Are any programmatic changes planned for the and academic school years? If so, please list. Early Childhood program courses are offered on a fall and spring rotation. It is most beneficial for students to stay in sequence. As a student progresses in the program there are prerequisites from previous coursework Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

28 Articulation and Life Experience Credit Do you have an Articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and describe agreements. Are you presently working on formalizing an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If so, please list and describe the pending agreement. Does the college offer credit towards degree requirements for life experience? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in school year? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the college s financial aid website? Are students required to verify their immigration status prior to admission? If so, how? Do you have any Early Childhood student clubs or organizations? Are students encouraged or required to join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. We also have agreements with: College of St. Mary s, Omaha, Nebraska 5 t at this time, but it will be added to the new webpage Unknown The Iowa Western Early Childhood program offers a building block degree program. Students can begin the Child Development Certificate and can apply this coursework to the Early Childhood Diploma and Early Childhood Studies A.A.S. degree. In addition, students have a wonderful opportunity to complete their Curriculum and Guidance & Interaction coursework in our on campus Lab School. Instructors in the Lab School have a minimum of a four year degree in Early Childhood and work closely with ECE faculty to ensure a seamless transfer of course content knowledge in a hands on setting. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 39

29 Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, , phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Mailing Address of College: College Website: Early Childhood Program Website: Member of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium: Kirkwood Community College Melanie llsch Phone: One Stop Office: Phone: or One Stop Office: Phone: or One Stop Office: Phone: or Kirkwood Blvd SW PO Box 2068 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered Title of Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours Early Childhood Para-educator Certification (student will be eligible to apply for state Para educator certification for Generalist and Early Childhood Area of Concentration) Early Childhood Diploma A.A.S. in Early Childhood A.A. in Liberal Arts (area of interest in ECE) CDA Information Are Early Childhood courses clearly earmarked as meeting CDA competency and clock hour requirements? (In other words, does your college offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance?) Is course credit awarded when a student provides documentation for an earned CDA credential? If yes, how many credit hours are awarded? When are they awarded? Are there any specific details about the process? We offer the CDA core as identified by the Alliance. We give 6 hours of elective credit. 40 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

30 Early Childhood Program Information Admission and Program Information Is the college currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the rth Central Association of Colleges and Schools? If no, who is the accrediting body? Is the program accredited by NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA): If no, currently enrolled in the self-study process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Specific prerequisites such as placement tests or classes before students can enroll in your Early Childhood Degree Program (In order to register in the early childhood courses): Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. Anticipated Tuition cost per credit hour for the school year: Early Childhood Course Offerings Average number of Early Childhood (EC) courses offered: Average number of EC courses offered online: Average number of EC courses offered in accelerated format (6-8 weeks): Average number of EC night courses (after 5 pm): Average number of EC courses offered on Saturdays: Average number of courses instructed in Spanish: Complete application Request transcripts for previous education ACT or COMPASS Assessment required Completion of assessments recommended prior to registering in ECE courses Developmental courses may be taken at the same time as ECE courses Developmental courses must be taken and completed before certificates, diplomas, or degrees awarded Advising provided to help students determine best course choices based on their individual assessment scores Iowa City Unsure at this time Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 41