College Credit Options

Eager-to-Learn courses are in depth learning experiences that help to prepare students for higher education. Eager-to-Learn has developed partnerships with two and four year colleges to make the transition to higher education smoother. Where these partnerships exist, college credit is available for Eager-to-Learn courses completed. New college credit options are continually being added to our list.

Child care professionals have found Eager-to-Learn to be a great springboard to higher education. For example, Tammy Oveson, a childcare provider from Sauk Centre MN, began taking courses at Eager-to-Learn in 2003. The experience gave her initial credits and the skills needed to continue on with her education. Tammy is currently enrolled in Concordia University's Early Childhood BA program.

Two Year College and Technical Institutes

In Minnesota many two year colleges in the MNSCU system will review your Eager-to- Learn coursework for college credit.

View the attached informational document to see a list of local colleges and how they may work with you to receive credit for your course!

Four Year Universities

Concordia University
Lynn Gehrke
(651) 603-6106
gehrke@csp.edu
http://www.csp.edu/

University of Cincinnati
Lisa Holstrom
513-556-3627
lisa.holstrom@uc.edu
http://www.eclc.uc.edu

Metropolitan State University
Charlotte Nitardy
ecap@metrostate.edu
http://www.metrostate.edu/ecap/

Higher Education Options for Early Childhood and School Age Career Paths

• Child Development A.A.S. Degree or A.S.: Known as a "two-year" degree may be awarded as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Sciences (AS) degree. This path is available through many colleges.
  
  
• Early Childhood BA Degree: Commonly referred to as a "four-year" degree may be awarded as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. This path is available through many colleges.
  
  
• Early Childhood MA Degree Commonly referred to as a "graduate" degree. may be awarded as a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree. This path is available through many colleges.
  
  
• Directors Credential http://www.naeyc.org/academy/state_director_credentials.asp
  
  
• School Age Certificate: http://www.csp.edu/scs/Certificates/School-Age_Care.html ~ Offered at many colleges

Early Childhood and School Age higher education programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of child care and related settings. Throughout the program, students will learn about child development, guidance, professional relationships, nutrition, health and safety, cultural sensitivity and techniques for promoting learning in children.

Students completing the programs will be able to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, children with special needs and parents of young children in homes, centers and community-based programs. Other career options could be in child advocacy or social service agencies.