Turn your passion for education into your career
Build a solid foundation for careers in non-licensure educational roles and master subject areas in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, and supportive instructional strategies. Invest in your future and consider your Education Studies degree as your path towards a Masters in Early Childhood Education.
Future Opportunities
Your Education Studies degree can pave the way to jobs such as:
- Head Start Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Academic Advisor
- Paraprofessional
- Youth Development Leader
Program Design
Through our collaboration with American College of Education, you can earn 30 transfer credits in general education and an additional 30 elective transfer credits, paving the way for admission to American College of Education. Choose to specialize in Early Childhood Education or General Education to tailor your academic journey.
Successfully complete Total Testing Education courses
Complete 20 Total Testing Eduction courses aligned with American College of Education degree requirements, following structured degree plans designed for every student. Students can choose a focus in General Education or Early Childhood Education.
Transfer eligible courses to American College of Education
Total Testing Education courses eligible for transfer credits will be applied by ACE upon successful completion.
Complete your degree with American College of Education
American College of Education maximizes the number of transfer credits allowing you to finish your degree in 1-2 years.
Visit American College of Education's website for more information.
Degree Breakdown
Students are required to complete 120 semester credits for satisfactory completion of the program.
- 60 semester credits are required for admission to American College of Education.
- 30 credit hours completed with American College of Education.
- 30 additional credit hours taken at American College of Education or with another IHE.
Inclusive of the ninety (90) semester credits, a required thirty (30) semester credits of general education must align with the Indiana College Core as defined in the College’s General Education Requirements policy.
American College of Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all Total Testing Education courses.
TTE Courses
| General Education | 10 courses |
| Early Childhood Education or Education Electives | 8 courses |
| Other Electives | 2 course |
Total Testing Education courses qualify for transfer credit toward the BA in Education Studies, with each course recommended for three credits.
ACE Credits
| Education core | 30 credits |
Other Credits
| ACE or Transfer credits | 30 credits |