Prepare to Succeed - Welcome MN Head Start Staff!

Dear Head Start Professional,

The 2013 deadline for Head Start teachers to meet federally mandated credential requirements is rapidly approaching. Here in Minnesota, hundreds of Head Start teachers have earned their bachelor's degree but have not yet met Early Childhood coursework requirement outlined in the statue.

In an effort to provide teachers with a timely and manageable means of fulfilling the credential requirement, the Minnesota Head Start Association has partnered with Concordia University, St. Paul to develop a 30-credit Head Start Certificate offered entirely online. You'll be glad to know that MHSA's partner status entitles you to a $2,000 Concordia Partnership Advantage scholarship. Additionally, up to 12 undergraduate credits may be eligible for transfer to fulfill requirements of the certificate program.

The Concordia College of Education believes that the work of Head Start professionals is incredibly important to children and families throughout our country. We are committed to providing Early Childhood programming that is current and research-based and promotes lifelong learning in the lives of education professionals.

Historically, at least 20 percent of the students enrolled in our online programs are Head Start professionals from around the country. They overwhelmingly agree that their coursework at Concordia has helped them become better educations and has made a significant impact in their work with children and families.

FAST-PACED: Complete your degree in 14-22 months (depending on the program)
FOCUSED: In-class, blended, or on-line formats
FLEXIBLE: Classes meet one night a week, same night and time
COLLABORATIVE: Your cohort (a learning group of 10-20 people) stays together for the duration of the program. You benefit from the skills and experience of fellow classmates in a high-trust, team oriented environment.

Certificates

• Early Childhood Certificate (New) View Details

  • Complete Head Start Application (PDF)
  • Complete Transfer Equivalency Form (if applicable. Will accept max 4 B.A. courses) (PDF)
  • Submit official transcript from regionally accredited university granting undergraduate degree. (Must have undergraduate degree.)
  • 30 credit program. Tuition cost :$385 per credit.
  • Application Deadline:
    December 15, 2011 for January 16, 2012 program start.
    
    If you have questions about the Head Start Early Childhood certificate, please contact the Concordia University Office of Admission Office at 651-641-8230 or email Louise Ehrhart at Ehrhart@csp.edu.

Adult Undergraduate Programs

• Associates of Arts (online)
• AA-Early Childhood Education emphasis (online)
• Child Development (online)
• Family Life Education (online)
• View complete list of all the adult undergraduate programs

Graduate Programs

• Education - Differentiated Instruction (in-class or online)
• Education - Early Childhood Education (online)
• Education - Classroom Instruction (in-class)
• Education - Classroom instruction w/K-12 Reading Endorsement (in-class)
• Education - Educational Leadership (in-class or online)
• Family Life Education (online)
• View complete list of all the graduate programs