After nearly 15 years as a paraeducator, Rhandi Oelmann has secured her first lead teacher job for the fall. The 40-year-old mom of three will confidently step into her new role thanks to the University of Northern Iowa’s early childhood education online transfer program.
For practicing educators and working professionals, micro‑credentials offer a flexible way to grow your expertise without committing to a full degree. Here’s how they work and why they’re worth considering.
UNI is expanding several high‑demand programs by adding new online and hybrid options, including the Business Teaching BA, Cybersecurity & System Administration BS and the Applied Engineering: Applied Systems Engineering Management MS. These flexible pathways give working and place‑bound students greater access to UNI’s high‑quality instruction.
UNI received Honorable Mention for the Excellence and Innovation in Graduate Education Award at the 82nd Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Annual Conference. MAGS represents more than 100 institutions across 14 states, making this recognition a tremendous honor for our graduate programs and the students, faculty and staff who make them exceptional.
The University of Northern Iowa is expanding access to graduate education with the launch of a new online, non-thesis Master of Arts in Geography program designed for working professionals seeking advanced knowledge and career growth.
Whether you’re interested in an accelerated teaching degree or an online elementary education program, you can be confident you’re in good hands at UNI.
