C&I Quick Facts
- C&I is the largest department in the College of Education -- 72% of undergraduate students; 24% of graduate students.
- Our classes give students hands-on, problem-solving experiences.
- Students take an active role in their education as they learn by doing.
- Faculty members are outstanding teachers, researchers, leaders in national organizations, and recipients of state, national, and international awards.
New Graduate Early Childhood Education Endorsement Program
The Iowa Board of Education Examiners has approved C&I's new Graduate Early Childhood Education Endorsement Program. The program is designed for infant through Grade 3 teachers who currently hold an Iowa teaching license in elementary education. Courses are delivered via the ICN and the internet. Students will attain the ED100 unified endorsement, Prek-3rd Grade with Special Education after completing the 15 credit hours and practicum experiences. More Info>>
New Education of the Gifted Graduate Endorsement Program
C&I is offering an Education of the Gifted Endorsement beginning Fall 2008. Graduate students holding a current Iowa teaching certificate, or approved equivalent, may take the state-approved sequence of four courses to earn their endorsement. Courses will be delivered via the ICN and internet. More info>>
Unified Master's Degree
C&I offers five Master's Degree Programs via distance education, primarily via the Iowa Communications Network and the internet. These programs can meet the state of Iowa's individual professional development plan requirement. More Info >>
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May, 2008
Dr. Herring named Interim Associate Dean
Mary Herring, interim department head and associate professor in Curriculum & Instruction, has been named interim associate dean of the College of Education, effective July 1. She will replace Biff Williams who has accepted a position as Dean of the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services at Indiana State University. Jill Uhlenberg, assistant professor in Curriculum & Instruction, will serve as interim department head of Curriculum & Instruction, effective July 1.
May 2, 2008
UNI Hosts Early Childhood Education Summit
The University of Northern Iowa will host an early childhood education summit, "Assessing Preschool Quality," from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 2, at Park Place Event Center in Cedar Falls. This is the fourth in a series of summits offered by UNI to focus on the quality of early childhood education programs in Iowa and specifically those in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program. More>>
May 1, 2008
Regents Center Awarded Federal Grant for cAMP Quality
The Regents Center for Early Developmental Education was just awarded a federal grant for professional development of Head Start teachers. Dr. Betsy Zan is the principal investigator, and Dr. Mary Donegan-Ritter is the project director for the grant named CAMP Quality - Coaching And Mentoring for Preschool Quality.
April 29, 2008
Kurt Meredith and Lynn Nielsen Earn Outstanding Faculty Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Kurt Meredith and Dr. Lynn Nielsen who were recognized at this year's College of Education faculty award reception. Dr. Meredith was awarded the 2007-08 Regents' Award for Faculty Excellence, and Dr. Lynn Nielsen earned the UNI Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award.
