Morningside University partners with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) in Iowa to offer additional courses for Iowa teachers.  In many cases, you can earn graduate credit for professional development courses.

• Keystone – Elkader/Dubuque
• Central Rivers – Cedar Falls/Marshalltown/Clear Lake
• Northwest– Sioux City/Sioux Center
• Prairie Lakes – Fort Dodge/Emmetsburg
• Grant Wood – Cedar Rapids
• Green Hills – Council Bluffs/Creston
• Great Prairie – Ottumwa/Burlington
• Heartland – Johnston
• Mississippi Bend – Bettendorf
• AEA Learning Online

Seela Science

Seela Science offers many primary through intermediate professional development courses in the field of science. Teacher friendly. Written by teachers, for teachers.

Virtual Education Software, INC (VESi)

VESi offers continuing education courses for K-12 educators. VESi develops online education courses for professionals that are convenient, relevant, and affordable. Courses are tablet-friendly.

Be A Great Teacher

This organization offers professional development for educators. Courses are offered on-site, via video or via independent study. Courses are designed to give professionals the knowledge and skills needed to make a real difference in helping students/athletes reach their fullest potential. These courses will help educators, administrators, and coaches at all levels to inspire, guide, and teach today’s youth to be the best they can be.

The Art of Education

The Art of Education offer 20+ online courses designed to help art teachers at every stage of their professional career. Be aware when registering for an Art of Education course, you must register for Morningside University credit to use the courses for your electives. When enrolling on the Art of Education website under Institution select Morningside University – HLC. Art of Education University – DEAC credit cannot be transferred for the program.

FAQs

How do I register for The Art of Education courses?

1. Browse the listing of graduate courses at The Art of Education.
2. Enroll in the course(s) you would like to take. When enrolling, make sure to select “Morningside University – HLC” as the institution.

Can I register for graduate credit after the course has ended?

No one will be allowed to retroactively register for a course that has ended.

Do I need to be admitted to Morningside’s graduate program before I take a course from an educational partner?

No, you do not need to be an admitted student. Receipt of credit from Morningside College does not constitute admission to the graduate program.

Can I use Morningside University credits in a graduate program at Morningside?

You may be able to use these graduate credits as elective credits in a master’s degree program at Morningside College; however, they cannot be used towards an endorsement. Any student admitted to the master’s degree program after November 1, 2014, may be able to apply up to eight graduate credits from all partners toward their master’s degree program.

Can I transfer Morningside University credits into my graduate program at another institution?

To determine whether these credits can be used in endorsement/degree programs, please contact your institution.

How do I enroll in partner courses?

Contact the partner of your choice and enroll directly with them, but be sure to request credit from the Graduate Program in Education at Morningside College. Once a partner course has been completed the grade will be sent directly to Morningside. It can take approximately three weeks for the course to be reflected on your Morningside transcript.

How long will it take to complete each course? Can I complete them at my own pace?

Varies. Please refer to the educational partner.

Will tuition for these credits be eligible for financial aid?

These courses do not qualify for financial aid or loan deferment through Morningside University.

How are the credits issued? Will I receive a letter grade for the credits?

Morningside University issues semester credit hours. All credits earned through Morningside for education partner courses are issued with letter grades and a course number of EDUC 500. The grades will appear on your transcript based on the date the course ends.

• Courses that end January 1 – May 31 appear under Spring Term
• Courses that end June 1 – August 15 appear under Summer Term
• Courses that end August 16 – December 31 appear under Fall Term

If you are taking a partner class in the term in which you are graduating, the course must be transcripted by the following dates.

• For Spring Graduation – May 1st
• For Summer Graduation – August 1st
• For Fall Graduation – December 1st

How do I get an official transcript from Morningside University?

The college must have written permission from the student to release a transcript. To request a transcript, please go to the Transcript Request page.