Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Date: 5525 Meredith Drive, Suites E & F Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: 515.331.8000 Toll Free: 800.469.2392 515.331.8995 Email: info@iowaaeyc.org www.iowaaeyc.org

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Table of Contents Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children... 5 Glossary of Terms...7 Iowa Community Colleges/Regents Universities... 8 Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree Articulation Agreement... 8 Transfer of Vocational-Technical Credits... 8 Index of Program Offerings by College... 9 Directory Map... 11 Community Colleges... 12 Des Moines Area Community College... 12 Eastern Iowa Community College District... 16 Hawkeye Community College... 20 Indian Hills Community College... 23 Iowa Lakes Community College... 26 Iowa Valley District Marshalltown Community College... 29 Iowa Western Community College... 32 Kirkwood Community College... 36 rth Iowa Area Community College... 40 rtheast Iowa Community College... 43 rthwest Iowa Community College... 47 Southwestern Community College... 50 Western Iowa Tech Community College... 54 Iowa Community College Online Consortium... 58 Iowa Community College Early Childhood Education Alliance... 59 Universities and Colleges... 60 Ashford University Licensure (Clinton Campus only)... 60 Buena Vista University... 64 Dordt College... 68 Drake University... 73 Graceland University... 77 Iowa State University Licensure... 83 Iowa State University GPIDEA-Online... 87 Iowa State University n-licensure... 91 Iowa Wesleyan College... 95 Kaplan University n-licensure... 100 Loras College... 105 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 3

Luther College... 109 Morningside College... 113 Mount Mercy University... 115 rthwestern College... 119 Saint Ambrose University... 124 Simpson College... 128 University of Dubuque... 133 University of Iowa... 137 University of rthern Iowa... 140 Upper Iowa University... 144 Wartburg College... 149 Index of EC Endorsements or Bachelor Degrees Offered by College... 153 Information Regarding the Iowa Teacher Licensure Standards for Early Childhood Education... 154 Four-year Colleges without Early Childhood Programs... 155 Financial Aid... 156 T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA... 157 Other Scholarship or Financial Aid Opportunities... 159 4 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children Thank you for your interest in early childhood higher education in Iowa! Our Iowa early care and education landscape has changed in the past ten years, shifting from an emphasis on minimum requirements to an expectation that most programs will choose to provide quality services and, in many cases, programs are required to meet higher standards. As part of this shift, ever increasing numbers of the early care and education workforce are seeking higher education in the form of degrees and credentials. This workforce demands accessible classes that help them continue working in early care and education, while they move along an education pathway, earning CDA credentials and degrees in early childhood education, often with teaching licenses and early childhood endorsements. They need coursework offered online, and scheduled during evenings and weekends. They need specific training in infant-toddler care and education, in administration, curriculum and assessment, and special needs. Nationally, the demand is also shifting, from supporting minimum requirements, accessibility, and training, to a requirement that states begin to focus on system development work to ensure quality programs and services are in place. A new Institute of Medicine report released in April 2015 challenges us to consider higher education as a requirement for every caregiver and teacher of a child, beginning at birth. In addition, college coursework should be one means for meeting the training requirements of the December 2014 Child Care Development Block Grant reauthorization. We want early childhood teachers who are both qualified and effective, working in secure and nurturing early care and education environments. We want a diverse workforce representative of the children and families they are serving. Early Childhood Iowa and Iowa AEYC, together with other partners, are engaged in professional development system building work. This work should create even more demand for higher education for our field. We also hope a clearly defined system, with clear pathways and choices for our workforce, will lead us all to best practices, and create a valued, professional, and fairly compensated early care and education field. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA is a comprehensive scholarship program that provides the early childhood workforce with access to educational opportunities leading to degrees, licenses, and credentials in early childhood education, and helps to establish a well-qualified, fairly compensated, and stable workforce for the young children in our state. T.E.A.C.H. requires compensation increases as child care providers complete increased levels of formal education. Through T.E.A.C.H., providers can work toward credentials and degrees in early childhood education and immediately use that knowledge in their early care and education setting. Since 2003, over 1,700 practitioners from nearly 900 child care programs in Iowa have benefited from having more qualified directors, teachers, and providers who are retained in their programs. Over 1,200 have completed CDA credentials, degrees, or early childhood teaching license endorsements, to this date. Currently over 400 Iowa child care providers, preschool teachers, and child care center administrators are currently seeking degrees or credentials in early childhood education, and receiving compensation increases, while they continue the important work of caring for our youngest children. Thousands of Iowa s children are receiving higher quality care which will lead to greater outcomes for these children and families including school readiness. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA supports coursework taken at all of the colleges in this directory, if required for early childhood associate Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 5

and bachelor degrees, CDA credentials, and early childhood endorsements to teaching licenses. See our website for more information, www.iowaaeyc.org. The Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (Iowa AEYC) sponsors T.E.A.C.H. for our state. Iowa AEYC is an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with over 75,000 members and a network of over local and state affiliates. NAEYC membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children. Over 1,200 early care and education practitioners from all corners of our state are members of Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children. Fourteen active chapters and one local affiliate support these members in their local communities. Our mission is to serve and act on behalf of the early childhood profession. The members of Iowa AEYC are united in working to bring high-quality early learning opportunities to all children from birth through age eight. Together, we support excellence, inclusion, innovation, and community in the early childhood profession. In partnership with the T.E.A.C.H./WAGE$ Advisory Committee of Iowa AEYC, Early Childhood Iowa, the Iowa Head Start State Collaboration Office, and the Iowa Head Start Association, we are pleased to provide you with an updated issue of the Early Childhood College Directory. I would like to thank our dedicated staff members, Tarah Widaman, Counseling Specialist, and Pat Dautremont, Administrative Assistant, for their efforts on this update. We d especially like to recognize our early childhood college partners who have responded to our annual requests for information. This would not be possible without their participation. This directory should provide our recipients, and the broader early childhood community, information that will assist them in making college choices. Please realize that the information in the directory is subject to change at any time, was provided to us by the college faculty and staff, and was not verified. As changes are brought to our attention, we will update our website, so visit the Iowa AEYC website often for the most up-to-date information. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Barbara Merrill Executive Director, Iowa AEYC / T.E.A.C.H. Project Manager Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children 6 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Glossary of Terms ECE Early Childhood Education CDA A.A. A.S. A.A.S. B.A. B.S. M.A. M.S. Ph.D. Coursework leading to the Child Development Associate credential Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy An Early Childhood diploma has traditionally been a full-time, one-year program offered by some of Iowa s community colleges. Accreditation of the campus lab school is assumed to be with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), unless otherwise noted. EC program articulates with indicates the schools or training programs with formal agreements to articulate for credit with this college. Credit for experience indicates willingness in the ECE program to award credit for life or work experience as part of the required degree program credits. The Early Childhood endorsement indicates a college that provides the coursework for a required endorsement for the four-year teaching license through the Iowa Department of Education s Board of Educational Examiners. Tuition is always subject to change; it is always best to check with the appropriate college s website or contact person for the most recent information on rates. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 7

Iowa Community Colleges/Regents Universities Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree Articulation Agreement Students who complete an A.A. degree at an Iowa community college and who subsequently enroll at one of the Regents universities are considered to have met freshman and sophomore level general education requirements for certain Bachelor s degrees under the terms specified in the agreement. Transfer of Vocational-Technical Credits The Regent s universities accept up to 16 semester credit hours of vocational technical courses for transfer from the community colleges provided those credits apply to the A.A. degree at the host community college and the other Iowa community colleges. You do not have to obtain an A.A. degree, however, to have this credit awarded. Website for information regarding transfer to the three Regents universities: http://www.transferiniowa.org/ 8 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Index of Program Offerings by College CDA Programs Des Moines Area Community College... 12 Eastern Iowa Community College District... 16 Hawkeye Community College... 20 Indian Hills Community College... 23 Iowa Lakes Community College... 26 Iowa Valley Community College... 29 Iowa Western Community College... 32 Kirkwood Community College... 36 rth Iowa Area Community College... 40 rtheast Iowa Community College... 43 rthwest Iowa Community College... 47 Southwestern Community College... 50 Western Iowa Tech Community College... 54 Early Childhood Education Diploma Programs Des Moines Area Community College... 12 Eastern Iowa Community College District... 16 Hawkeye Community College... 20 Indian Hills Community College... 22 Iowa Lakes Community College... 28 Iowa Valley Community College... 29 Iowa Western Community College... 32 Kirkwood Community College... 36 rth Iowa Area Community College... 40 rtheast Iowa Community College... 43 Western Iowa Tech Community College... 54 Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Programs Des Moines Area Community College... 12 Eastern Iowa Community College District... 16 Hawkeye Community College... 20 Indian Hills Community College... 23 Iowa Lakes Community College... 26 Iowa Valley Community College... 29 Iowa Western Community College... 32 Kirkwood Community College... 36 rth Iowa Area Community College... 40 rtheast Iowa Community College... 43 rthwest Iowa Community College... 47 Southwestern Community College... 50 Western Iowa Tech Community College... 54 Dordt College... 68 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 9

Early Childhood Education Endorsement Programs Ashford University... 60 Buena Vista University... 64 Dordt College... 68 Drake University... 73 Graceland University... 77 Iowa State University... 83 Iowa Wesleyan College... 95 Loras College... 105 Luther College... 109 Morningside College... 113 Mount Mercy University... 115 rthwestern College... 119 Saint Ambrose University... 124 Simpson College... 128 University of Dubuque... 133 University of Iowa... 137 University of rthern Iowa... 140 Upper Iowa University... 144 Wartburg College... 149 Early Childhood Education B.A. / B.S Programs Ashford University... 60 Iowa State University... 83 Iowa Wesleyan College... 195 Kaplan University... 100 Mount Mercy University... 115 Saint Ambrose University... 124 University of Iowa... 137 University of rthern Iowa... 140 Upper Iowa University... 144 Early Childhood Education M.S. / M.A. and PhD Programs Iowa State University... 83 rthwestern College... 119 Saint Ambrose University... 124 University of rthern Iowa... 140 10 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

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Community Colleges Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in the Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in the Admissions Des Moines Area Community College Katie Champlin kachamplin@dmacc.edu Phone: 515.964.6508 515.964.6448 or Amanda Magie ajmagie@dmacc.edu Phone: 515.964.6424 515.964.6448 finaid@dmacc.edu Phone: 515.964.6282 515.965.7124 Key Contact Person(s) in the Registrars Phone: 515.964.6800 515.965.7054 Mailing Address of College: College Website: Certificates, Diplomas, and/or Degrees Offered Phone: 515.964.6200 (general admissions) Phone:515.965.7337 (admissions processing) 2006 S Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 www.dmacc.edu Title of Certificate, Diploma, and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 33 64 Diploma in Early Childhood Education 28 37 Certificate of Specialization in Early 13 13 Childhood Education Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate (beginning Fall 2015) 5 16-17 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it awarded? 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

Early Childhood Program Information Des Moines Area Community College cont. 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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: Program Entry Requirements for certificates, diploma, and AAS and diploma: Complete an application for admission. Satisfy the assessment requirement. Attend any required information/registration session. COMPASS ALEKS math placement test Urban campus Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 45 45 15 10 9 6 Varies Varies 4 7 7 4 1-2 1-2 1-2 0 0 0 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 13

Des Moines Area Community College cont. Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2014-2015 school year Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE 103 3 Fall, Spring, Summer Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE 133 3 Fall, Spring, Summer Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE 158 3 Fall, Spring, Summer Child Growth and Development ECE 170 3 Fall, Spring, Summer Infant/Toddler Care & Education ECE 221 3 Fall, Spring, Summer Early Childhood Program Administration Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year Fall, Spring, Summer Fall, Spring, Summer Fall, Spring, Summer Fall, Spring, Summer Fall, Spring, Summer ECE 290 3 Fall, Summer Summer Hybrid, Fall Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $143 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Evening $143 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Part-time student $143 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Full-time student $143 per credit hour $272 per credit hour Online $143 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 Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the 2013-2014 school year: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? 2012 2013 data: 24 certificates 9 diplomas 28 AS degrees N/A students are not assigned to advisors at DMACC. Ankeny and Urban campuses each have one designated advisor for ECE. 14 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College cont. Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in 2014-2015 school year? Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements. Do you have course equivalent guides? Are any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school year? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? 77 Iowa State University ECE Unified, ChFs Upper Iowa University ECE Pre-K-Grade 3, Pre-K Grade 3 with Special Education Drake University ECE endorsement Individualized mentoring available through onand off-campus lab experiences. Number of permanent-full-time faculty. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 15

Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, 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: Eastern Iowa Community College District Heather Anderson handerson@eicc.edu Phone: 563.441.4354 563.441.4305 Jeannine Ingelson jingelson@eicc.edu Phone: 563.441.4046 563.441.4044 Cathy Langdon clangdon@eicc.edu Phone: 563.441.4003 563.441.4101 Arnie Thode athode@eicc.edu Phone: 563.441.4131 FAX 563.441.4018 500 Belmont Rd. Bettendorf, IA 52722 www.eicc.edu 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 39 66-67 Diploma in Early Childhood Education 18 33 Certificate in Early Childhood Education 15 18 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it awarded? 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

Early Childhood Program Information Eastern Iowa Community College District cont. 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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 an application for admission. 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. Students required to take ACT or COMPASS assessment. Muscatine Community College Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 6 4 1 5 5 5 0 0 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 17

Eastern Iowa Community College District cont. Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Introduction to Early Childhood ECE 103 3 All Education Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE 133 3 All Early Childhood Curriculum I ECE 158 3 All Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE 159 3 All Child Growth and Development ECE 170 3 All Infant and Toddler Care and EC# 221 3 All Education Early Childhood Guidance ECE 243 3 All Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2014-2015 school year Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $137 per credit hour $204 per credit hour Evening $137 per credit hour $204 per credit hour Part-time student $137 per credit hour $204 per credit hour Full-time student $137 per credit hour $204 per credit hour Online $157 per credit hour $204 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Early Childhood Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in 2013-2014: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? Cost for CDA credit hours placed on transcript: $9.00 per credit hour. 18 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Eastern Iowa Community College District cont. Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in 2014-2015 school year? Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements. Do you have course equivalent guides? Are any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school year? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? 4, we have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. 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

Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, 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 Evan jane.evan@hawkeyecollege.edu Phone: 319.296.2320 EXT 1431 319.296.1143 or Tami McCoy tami.mccoy@hawkeyecollege.edu Phone: 319.296.2320 EXT 1298 319.296.1143 Gisella Baker gisella.baker@hawkeyecollege.edu Phone: 319.296.2320 319.296.4495 Dave Ball dave.ball@hawkeyecollege.edu Phone: 319.296.2320 319.296.1651 Pat East pat.east@hawkeyecollege.edu Phone: 319.296.2320 319.266.6772 Mailing Address of College: PO Box 8015 1501 E Orange Rd. Waterloo, IA 50704 College Website: Certificates, Diplomas, and/or Degrees Offered www.hawkeyecollege.edu Title of Certificate, Diploma, and/or Degree Early Childhood Total Credit Hours Offered Credit Hours A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 46 61 Diploma in Early Childhood Education 24 33 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it awarded? 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

Early Childhood Program Information Hawkeye Community College cont. 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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 Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 20 16 2 2 2 1 6-8 6-8 1-2 6-8 6-8 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 2014-2015 school year Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 21

Hawkeye Community College cont. Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n- Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $145 per credit hour $170 per credit hour Evening $145 per credit hour $170per credit hour Part-time student $145 per credit hour $170per credit hour Full-time student $145 per credit hour $170per credit hour Online $145 per credit hour $170per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Student fee: $2 per credit hour Computer fee: $4 per credit hour Early Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the 2013-2014 school year: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in 2014-2015 school year: Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements. Do you have course equivalent guides? Are any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school years? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? 30 35 24 Upper Iowa University ECE endorsement on their BA degree in Pre-K 3rd grade Mount Mercy University 3 rd grade Wartburg College 3 rd grade Will be changing some pre-requisites for field experience. 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. 22 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, 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: Indian Hills Community College Gina Buttikofer gina.buttikofer@indianhills.edu Phone: 641.683.5317 641.683.5275 Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is 641.683.5262 Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is 641.683.5262 Potential students with questions in any of these areas are to contact the One Stop Office. The contact number to be used is 641.683.5262 525 Grandview Ave. Ottumwa, IA 52501 www.indianhills.edu 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 39 74 Diploma as Child Care Technician 25 38 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Admission requirements for the Early Childhood Degree Program: Complete application. Request transcripts for previous education. Must meet ACT or Compass Test score requirement. Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 23

Indian Hills Community College cont. 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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: ACT or COMPASS Assessment required. Test scores to be admitted to the Early Childhood Program: Overall ACT Score-14 COMPASS Reading Score-73 Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 4 4 2 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Available Online Early Childhood Coursework Name of course Course number Number of credits Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2014-2015 school year Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year Introduction to Early Childhood ECE 103 3 Winter Winter Education Home and School Relationships ECE 131 3 N/A N/A Child Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE 133 3 Fall, Winter Fall, Winter Early Childhood Curriculum II ECE 159 3 Fall Fall Child Growth and Development ECE 170 3 Fall, Winter Fall, Winter Early Childhood Guidance ECE 243 3 Spring Spring Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 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 $155 per credit hour $232.50 per credit hour Part-time student $155 per credit hour $232.50 per credit hour Full-time student $155 per credit hour $232.50 per credit hour Online $155 per credit hour $232.50 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Fees vary by course 24 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Indian Hills Community College cont. Early Childhood Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the 2013-2014 school year: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in 2014-2015 school year: Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements. Do you have course equivalency guides? Are there any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school year? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? 25 6 We have agreements with: Buena Vista University William Penn University Iowa Wesleyan College We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as electives. 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 25

Name of College: Key Contact Persons in Early Childhood Department include name, email, phone, and Key Contact Person(s) in Financial Aid Key Contact Person(s) in Admissions Office include name, email, phone, and Key Contact Person in Registrar s Office include name, email, phone, and Mailing Address of College: College Website: Iowa Lakes Community College Jamie L. Christensen jlchristensen@iowalakes.edu Phone: 712.852.5268 712.852.2152 or Melissa Regelstad mregelstad@iowalakes.edu Phone: 712.852.5289 712.852.2152 Steve Pelzer spelzer@iowalakes.edu Phone: 712.362.7917 Phone: 712.852.5276 712.852.2152 Annie Kalous akalous@iowalakes.edu Phone: 800.346.6018 Phone: 712.852.5254 712.852.2152 Barb Grandstaff bgrandstaff@iowalakes.edu Phone: 712.362.7923 712.852.2152 3200 College Dr. Emmetsburg, IA 50536 www.iowalakes.edu 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 44 68 A.A. (Transfer) with Early Childhood 24 64-68 Education Emphasis Diploma in Child Care 27 35 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it 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. 26 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Early Childhood Program Information Iowa Lakes Community College cont. 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 Program Accreditation (ECADA)? If no, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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. Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 8 8 5 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 27

Iowa Lakes Community College cont. 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 2014-2015 school year Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $155 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Evening $155 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Part-time student $155 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Full-time student $155 per credit hour $166 per credit hour Online $152 per credit hour $152 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. $200 program/course fees $16 in other fees Early Childhood Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the 2013-2014 school year: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA Scholarships in 2014-2015 school year: Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4- year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements Do you have course equivalency guides? Are there any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school year? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from you college unique in comparison to others? 12 20 6 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 Two field experiences A Contemporary Issues course Tours of early childhood settings Electronic student portfolios 28 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, 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: Iowa Valley District Marshalltown Community College Patricia Brown pat.brown@iavalley.edu Phone: 641.844.5771 641.752.8149 Matt Daniels matt.daniels@iavalley.edu Phone: 641.752.8149 Amy Good amy.good@iavalley.edu Phone: 641.844.5710 641.752.8149 Mandy Brown mandy.brown@iavalley.edu Phone: 641.844.5715 641.752.8149 3700 S Center St. Marshalltown IA 50158 www.iavalley.edu/mcc 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 34 64 Diploma as Early Childhood Education Practitioner 31 37 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it awarded? N/A 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy process for NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation? Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 29

Iowa Valley District Marshalltown Community College cont. 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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: Student must take the Compass Test for mandatory placement for: English Math Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 5 5 12 5 5 12 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 235 3 Portfolio ECE 929 3 Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2014-2015 school year Offered as an online course in which semesters of the 2015-2016 school year 30 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Tuition and Other Costs for 2015-2016 Resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Iowa Valley District Marshalltown Community College cont. n-resident Tuition (identify if per course or per credit) Day time $179 per credit hour $189 per credit hour Evening $179 per credit hour $189 per credit hour Part-time student $179 per credit hour $189 per credit hour Full-time student $179 per credit hour $189 per credit hour Online $179 per credit hour $189 per credit hour Other cost considerations? Please describe & list amounts. Early Childhood Faculty and Staff Number of EC degrees awarded by type in the 2013-2014 school year: What is the average number of Early Childhood students each advisor has? Additional Information Number of students with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA scholarships in 2014-2015 school year: Do you have an articulation agreement with any 4-year schools? If yes, list the schools and identify if they are ECE agreements. Do you have any course equivalency guides? Are any programmatic changes planned for the 2015-2016 academic school year? If so, please list. Is T.E.A.C.H. scholarship information listed on the program website and/or catalog? What makes a degree from your college unique in comparison to others? 20 We have course equivalency guides with: University of rthern Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State University All courses transfer, some transfer as elective. It is listed in the program brochure Online classes Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 31

Name of College: Key Contact Person(s) in Early Childhood Department include name, email, 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: Iowa Western Community College Amy McGraw amcgraw@iwcc.edu Phone: 712.325.6811 Lisa Morrison lmorrison@iwcc.edu Phone: 712.325.3339 712.388.6803 Danielle Schmidt lmorrison@iwcc.edu Phone: 712.325.3274 712.325.3720 Jill Clark jclark@iwcc.edu Phone: 712.325.3285 712.325.3720 2700 College Rd. Council Bluffs IA 51503 www.iwcc.edu 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 Studies 46 64 A.A. Early Childhood Education 24 64 Diploma in Early Childhood Studies 26 32 Certificate in Early Childhood: Child 17 17 Development Certificate in Early Childhood: Administration 7 19 CDA Information Do you offer the 12 credits recommended by the Early Childhood Community College Alliance: ECE 103, ECE 133, ECE 243, and either ECE 221, ECE 158, or ECE 159? How much course credit is awarded when a student holds a current CDA credential? When is it awarded? 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. N/A 32 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities

Early Childhood Program Information Iowa Western Community College cont. 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, are you currently enrolled in the selfstudy 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). If so, which ones? Do you have satellite campuses with Early Childhood courses? If so, list. 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 are 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. Clarinda Harlan Atlantic Shenandoah Sept. Dec. Jan. May June Aug. 7-8 7-8 2 2-3 5 1-2 0 0 2-3 3-4 3-4 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 Directory of Early Childhood Programs at Iowa Colleges and Universities 33