Entry time: Fall, Spring or Summer

Length: 2 years (4 semesters)

Award: Associate of Arts degree

Description: Education Careers is a pre-professional program that provides the first two years of a teaching degree. The curriculum combines a strong arts and sciences background with professional courses.

Kirkwood provides advising to help students choose courses that meet transfer institutions' requirements. The program also provides specific training, general education and experience working with children or youth in educational settings.

Students interested in working as paraeducators should enroll in the Disabilities Services Careers program. Those interested in preschool careers should enroll in the Early Childhood Education program.

Program Coordinator:
Jack Terndrup
Education Advisor
1018 Cedar Hall
319-398-5551
jack.terndrup@kirkwood.edu

Jean McMenimen
Education Advisor
1017 Cedar Hall
319-398-5899 ext. 5019
jean.mcmenimen@kirkwood.edu