Degree in Three
An accelerated path to teaching elementary education
Earn your elementary education degree with his new Cedar Valley Degree Links program offered by the Waterloo Community School District, Hawkeye Community College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
The Degree in Three for elementary education builds on courses and experiences at each level to streamline the process while ensuring you’ll meet all standards to be licensed in Iowa. This includes:
-Beginning early to fulfill the general education requirements that you’ll need for both your associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.
-Getting credit for field experiences beginning as early as high school.
-Putting you in a position to concentrate on gaining the experience, understanding of teaching methods and final preparation to lead your own classroom in your final two years at UNI.
-Completing your student teaching and being ready to apply for licensure.
-With all three partners working together, you can count on smooth transitions from high school to Hawkeye Community College to UNI.
1. As a high school student, take the equivalent of one year of selected high school courses, and Hawkeye Community
College courses offered through the Waterloo Career Center.
2. Finish your associate’s degree at Hawkeye Community College in one year
3. Complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary education at the University of Northern Iowa in two years.
