Online A.S. Early Childhood Education Degree

• Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
• Submit a signed FERPA Release Form.
• Proof of up-to-date TB test.
• A signed Field Placement Requirement Notification form
• Applicants who do not hold a valid license in the field of education will be required to submit a criminal history background check conducted at the applicant's expense. Admission to and/or progression in designated programs will be based upon criteria set in the Criminal History Background Check Admissions Policy.
• Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• NOTE: Applicants should be aware that Indiana State Legislation has mandated that expanded background checks are required for those working with students in Indiana schools.
  • Applicants will also be required to adhere to any additional State Mandates required for educators.
  • Though candidates will be required to submit an initial background check and other documentation that is acceptable to the university as part of their application materials, those successful submissions, will only serve to gain admittance to that academic program.
  • All accepted candidates should understand, that at the candidate’s expense, additional background checks, proof of mandated training, and/or health-related documentation will most likely be required before participating in clinical experiences.
• NOTE: Applicants need to be prepared to have vaccination records on hand, if requested by an outside facility, to prevent delay of any required Field Experiences. Since this is an “outside” of IWU request, it will be up to the student to be prepared.

• Completion of 60 semester hours.
• Completion of the core requirements with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• A minimum of "C" must be achieved in ECED 101, ECED 120, ECED 105, ECED 125, ECED 130 and ECED 135 or their equivalent courses.
• Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.

The AS in Early Childhood Program is a lock-step program. Students who are unable to complete an ECED course or who receive an unsatisfactory grade for their specific program will be allowed to repeat that course with another group of students if arrangements are made with the registration Change Counselor and the School of Integrated Learning and Development. Tuition and fees will be charged for repeating the course.

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.