Distance Learning is an innovative program offered by William Penn University’s Education Division to reach non-traditional students. The program overcomes barriers that non-traditional students face in obtaining their teaching degrees and endorsements. It provides the tools and support to help students fulfill their dreams. For more information, download our Distance Learning brochure.
Earn your Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies in 2 ½ years. AA classes meet evenings and alternate Saturdays.
If you already have your AA degree, apply for our 2 ½ year Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program. BA classes meet evenings and alternate Saturdays. Special education, reading, and ESL endorsements are available.
This 27 credit hour program is an option for educators who would like to add the Reading (K-8) endorsement to a current Iowa educator’s license.
This is a 26 credit hour program for teachers looking to add the Strategist I (K-8) endorsement to a current Iowa educator’s license
Mail applications to:
Distance Learning
William Penn University
201 Trueblood Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Fax applications to: 641-673-2126
For more information, please contact the Distance Learning Office by email.
| Name | Office Phone | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robb Beane, M.Ed. | 641-673-1333 | Co-Director of Distance Learning, Secondary Student Teaching Placement Advisor, Instructor of Education | Penn 304 | |
| Susan Boxler, M.Ed. | 641-673-1284 | Co-Director of Distance Learning, Assistant Professor of Education | Penn 304 | |
| Bill Cox, M.A. | 641-673-2128 | Distance Learning Placement Coordinator, Adjunct Professor | Penn 316A | |
| Aaron Hinnah | 641-673-1336 | Distance Learning Academic Advisor, Assistant Football Coach | Penn 316B | |
| Cathy Williamson, M.A. | 641-673-1700 | Chair of Education division, Associate Professor of Education, Peasley House Hall Director | Penn 318 |