IWC, Kirkwood reach agreement on cooperative early childhood program

Iowa Wesleyan College (IWC) and Kirkwood Community College (KCC) signed an enrollment agreement regarding the early childhood education program on Sept. 16. The agreement will create a smooth and seamless process by which students may complete their baccalaureate degree through IWC upon completion of the Early Childhood Associate of Arts degree through KCC.

Details of the agreement state that an associate of arts or an associate of science degree from KCC will fulfill most of the IWC college-wide Wesleyan Studies course requirements, as well as confer junior status upon the student.

Interested transfer students may earn a bachelor?s degree from IWC with an Early Childhood Education major, a double major in early childhood education and elementary education, or major in elementary education plus an early childhood education endorsement.

?It is quite exciting to forge this partnership with Kirkwood, said Dr. Becky Beckner, associate professor and division of education chair. ?They offer an excellent early childhood education program and send us well-prepared students who are on their way to becoming highly qualified, licensed educators.?

Interested students should contact Iowa Wesleyan College?s Teacher Education Program for further detailed information.

For more information about the agreement, contact Dr. Becky Beckner, associate professor and division of education chair, Iowa Wesleyan College at 319-385-6311 or Rebecca.Beckner@iwc.edu.