Education
Interested in being part of the social and intellectual development of children? How about being a coach? The education field might be a great fit for you! Teachers play an essential role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children in their formative years. SCC has a program for whichever age of student you'd like to work with. No matter which program you choose, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible citizens.
- SCC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed to prepare students to secure one of the many careers available in early childhood education.
- SCC's Elementary Education AA and Secondary Education AA degree transfer majors prepare students with a foundation in education principles and expose them to complex problems and relations in the field of education.
Academy Locations
SCC West Burlington Campus
Fall 24 | EDU-240 Educational Psychology EDU-235 Children's Literature ECE-103 Intro to Early Childhood Education |
Spring 25 | EDU-245 Exceptional Learners ECE-170 Child Growth & Development |
Participating high schools
Select EDU/ECE courses are available at these high schools during the 24-25 school year:
- Central Lee
- New London
- Mt. Pleasant
- Danville
For complete details about courses available at your high school, contact your guidance counselor.
What can I do after high school?
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Contact Us
Michael Conrad
High schools served:
Burlington, Notre Dame, VIBE, Mediapolis, and Wapello
(319) 208-5720
mconrad@scciowa.edu
April Gerst
High schools served:
West Burlington, Danville, New London, Ft Madison, Holy Trinity, home school and out-of-state
(319) 208-5277
agerst@scciowa.edu
Abby Herriman
High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu
Caili Rodeffer
High schools served:
WACO, Mount Pleasant, Winfield
(319) 208-5007
crideffer@scciowa.edu