Secondary Education Transfer Major

Education Liberal Arts and Transfer

Inspire the next generation by sharing your passion for a particular subject area with junior high and high school students. This transfer degree includes general education requirements that help prepare you to teach in secondary settings, with eligibility for teaching licensure for grades 6-12 upon completion of a bachelor's degree. Develop skills and strategies that teach adolescent and adult students the skills to excel in school and society. Learn best practices to teach middle and high school students while gaining an understanding of effective classroom management. Agreements established with four-year colleges ensure your credits transfer.

Award: Associate of Arts
Credits: 60
Locations: Calmar, Peosta
Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Paying for the Program

$13,440*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $15,180*

There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.

Financial Aid Info
  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 
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Northeast Iowa Community College maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below.  If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution. 

Nikki Brodbeck

Nicole Brodbeck, M.Ed.
Early Childhood Education Instructor

  • Email: brodbeckn@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1470
  • Location: Calmar