EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FIND YOUR PROGRAM
Provide the Foundations of Future Success
The early years in education are critical for successful long-term development and achievement for learners. Indiana Wesleyan University prepares champions of early childhood education at all stages of education careers. We offer associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs that prepare teachers to enable the comprehensive development of diverse learner audiences in a number of school, childcare, and other early education settings.
Certificates
Provide a solid foundation for young children to excel at all levels of their development. Cultivate your fundamental approach to early childhood progress in an instructional setting. Prepare to serve early learners in schools, childcare facilities, and other early childhood environments through course studies in:
- Child growth and development
- Classroom management
- Preschool curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Associate Programs
Foster accessible, engaging learning experiences for youngest learners. Learn how to develop effective learning strategies in early childhood settings, to promote development at the academic, social, and behavioral levels. Prepare to serve early learners in schools, childcare, and other early education environments through course studies in:
- Child growth and development
- Emergent literacy
- Preschool experience
Bachelor's Programs
Play a part in advancing learning and development in young learners. Develop your understanding of effective instructional engagement with early learners, as well as how to lay a strong foundation of learning to promote lifelong aptitude in this area. Prepare to serve early learning in schools, childcare, and other early education settings through course studies in:
- Educational psychology for early learners
- Foundations of reading and language structure
- Classroom management
Master's Programs
Is early childhood education calling you? Learn how to foster success in the classroom in young learners, including an aptitude for learning comprehension, social-emotional growth, and more. approach to addictions counseling. Prepare to serve diverse early education learner audiences through course studies in:
- Early childhood development
- Emergent literacy
- Early childhood advocacy
WHY IWU?
From our deep roots in education meaningfully enriched by a faith-filled approach to learning and achievement to our commitment to sending servant leaders into the world to succeed through service – we exist to make a difference through our students.
CHRIST-CENTERED
Jesus Christ is at the heart of Indiana Wesleyan University. In all we do we seek to serve and glorify God.
INNOVATIVE
IWU has the people, resources, and visionary leadership to take advantage of opportunities created by our fast-changing world.
PIONEERING
Since 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University has been providing quality, Christian education to residential and commuter students.
COMPREHENSIVE
Throughout a student’s entire educational journey, IWU is poised to offer support in countless ways.
EXCELLENCE
Scholarship at IWU is more than distinguished academics; it is the high quality of work that is expected from students and faculty.
Learning online allowed me to be flexible whether I was traveling for work or had to be at home with my children… Having flexibility as a working adult with other responsibilities was a key factor for me to be able to finish.
Kimberly Holland – IWU Graduate
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you’re ready to commit to your purpose through a degree at IWU, request more information by filling out the form on this page and we will be in touch!
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