Overview

The Bachelor of Purple Pathway for Paraeducators at University of Northern Iowa equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to provide support to teachers and improve student learning outcomes. The program emphasizes topics such as educational psychology, child development, and inclusive education. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of educational settings, from early childhood to secondary schools.

Delivered entirely online

Courses are offered entirely only using Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, a learning management system. Classes will meet online a set day each week for three hours. There will be one 6-hour Saturday meeting per month (with options for attending in-person on the UNI campus or online). Coursework and assignments are application and practice-based, allow you to draw on your daily experiences and roles within your current school. Note: In-school field experiences and student teaching are required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Development
Child and Adolescent Development
Classroom Management
Assessment and Instructional Strategies
Special Education Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

Primary Education View 70 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of prerequisite courses in English and Math
Two years of work experience in education or related field

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Out-of-State

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Delivered entirely online

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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