Education Degree

The education program at William Penn University prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer education degrees.

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William Penn University

4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA

William Penn University is a nonprofit private institution located in Oskaloosa, Iowa and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at William Penn University.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Commerce
• Liberal Arts
• Sports Medicine
• Elementary Education
• Biology

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common scores among applicants admitted to William Penn University are between 16 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 730 to 940 on the SAT exam. 62% of those students that apply are accepted to William Penn University, of which 63% choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $19,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $2,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at William Penn University through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wmpenn.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Penn University offers a bachelor's degree program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).