Welcome to our newest program offering in Iowa! The Early Childhood (PK-3) Endorsement requires 24 credits of coursework and is designed in two tracks. Students may either apply for the Early Childhood Endorsement program or they may combine this coursework with our Master of Arts in Education degree for an additional 15 credits of core courses. The Early Childhood Endorsement program offers a wide variety coursework that includes four levels of field experience to provide comprehensive knowledge of the early childhood learner.
Individuals who desire to complete an Early Childhoold (PK-Grade 3) endorsement must complete an application which is available on this site at the application link on the right side column. Students must mail in a completed application, insert a $50 non-refundable application fee, and submit official copies of undergraduate and any graduate coursework to: Shelly Stoppel, Viterbo University Iowa Center, 4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 195, West Des Moines, IA 50266. For questions about the program, please contact Shelly Stoppel at 1-888-235-2200 or in the Des Moines area at (515) 224-4811.
Early Childhood Teacher (PK – grade 3) Endorsement
The following courses outline the Iowa Early Childhood (PK- grade 3) Endorsement #106 requirements.
EDUC 681: Emergent Literacy PK-3
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3 credits
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EDUC 871: Introduction to Early Childhood
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1 credit
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EDUC 872: Movement and Play in Early Childhood
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2 credits
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EDUC 873: Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment I
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2 credits
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EDUC 874: Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment II
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2 credits
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EDUC 875: Creative Arts for Young Children
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2 credits
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EDUC 876: Issues and Trends in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
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2 credits
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EDUC 877: Parent and Community in ECE
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2 credits
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EDUC 853: Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education
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3 credits
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EDUC 854: Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
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1 credit
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EDUC 855: Field Experience Birth-24 months
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1 credit
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EDUC 856: Field Experience 3-4 year olds
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1 credit
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EDUC 857: Field Experience Kindergarten
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1 credit
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EDUC 858: Field Experience Grade 1-3
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1 credit
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TOTAL
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24 credits
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Shelly Stoppel, Ed.S.
515-224-4811, Toll Free: 1-888-235-2200, FAX: 515-224-4862
slstoppel@viterbo.edu