Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

Coursework combines conceptual foundations and applied methods for working with young children, assessment, classroom management, leadership, and content instruction in early mathematics and science. The program description highlights competencies in communication, critical thinking, human interaction, teacher leadership and professionalism, and preparing for licensure exams.

• Representative course codes listed in the program: ECED-101, ECED-105, ECED-125, ECED-130, ECED-135, ECED-305, ECED-301, ECED-302, ECED-303, ECED-304, ECED-322, ECED-325, ECED-332, ECED-331, ECED-401, ECED-405, ECED-411, ECED-422, ECED-430A, ECED-430B.
• Students learn to advocate for developmental needs, create research-based learning environments, use multiple assessment tools, and apply instructional methods for young children across diverse settings.
• Nearly every course includes a field experience component; the Clinical Experience Placement Team arranges supervised placements in real early childhood classrooms, though students may sometimes secure their own approved sites.

Entry requirements

The program page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult IWU’s admissions resources or contact an enrollment counselor for detailed entry requirements and a full list of prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates following the licensure pathway are prepared to teach K–3 in public or private schools. Non-licensure outcomes and related roles identified by the program include:

• Childcare worker
• Preschool teacher
• Preschool teacher assistant or daycare assistant
• Home-based service provider
• Family support specialist
• Early childhood program administrator or childcare center director

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid options available include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. The program page notes a tuition rate lock for students who remain continuously enrolled in the same program; estimated cost of attendance and program cost sheets can be requested from an enrollment counselor. The Financial Aid Office can be contacted by phone, email, or via the student portal, and most inquiries receive a response within a few business days.