Are you ready to start pursuing a career in early childhood education? The Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education program at IWU provides the perfect place to start your education and spark your career. With a comprehensive curriculum and expert faculty who share your Christian values, you can develop the skills to be an effective teacher and ethical role model for your students. Continue reading to learn more about the unique benefits of this program, the careers you can pursue after graduation, and why IWU should be your top choice for early childhood education.
Why Pursue My A.S. Early Childhood Education Online at IWU?
The format of this online associate degree in early childhood education allows adult learners and busy professionals to pursue their education without putting their current lives on hold. We’ll also lock in your tuition rate the moment you begin so you can be assured your tuition will stay the same throughout your program. From tech support to tutoring, we do everything we can to help you succeed throughout the program. Students also have opportunities to put their learning into practice with communities and families, giving them real-world experience to confidently start their careers. Plus, this program is designed to help students transition seamlessly into our B.S. in Early Childhood Education program. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career in early childhood education.
What Will I Learn in this Online Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Program?
The online associate degree in early childhood education covers a wide range of foundational topics that can help you prepare for new roles and higher-level degree programs. Courses cover topics in child growth and development, health, safety, and nutrition, and how to work with parents, families, and communities to achieve optimal outcomes for child learners. Skills learned in the program help students understand different models and approaches to teaching diverse audiences of learners. Students also learn from faculty with experience in early childhood education. Their real-world experience magnifies the impact of the curriculum as students complete their degree.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
60 Credit Hours
$315/ Credit Hour
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Coursework for your associate degree in early childhood education covers how to:
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 theSchool 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.