<p>I currently go to high school in Iowa, and I have begun to look at colleges. I want to go into Early Childhood Education and possibly take a couple of special education classes. I Don't really care where the school is, but probably close to where I am now. I don't really care how big or small the school is. I have some schools in mind such as Concordia University in Seward, NE, UNL in Lincoln, and Northwest Missouri State in Maryville.</p>
<p>Those are probably good choices. Ask your GC and teachers where local ECE majors attend. Going to a local school should also make it easier to be certified locally.</p>
<p>I would recommend Truman State University in MO. Truman State’s program is very unique…</p>
<p>Instead of receiving an undergraduate degree in education, you need to major in one of their regular majors such as English, Biology, whatever. You would receive a BS/BA degree in this field.</p>
<p>Concurrently (I think Senior year) ,while taking undergrad courses, you will start to take graduate level courses for your teacher certification. In the end, you receive 2 degrees, one in your chosen major and the 2nd being an MA in Education.</p>
<p>Truman is very inexpensive and an outstanding school. </p>
<p>Judging by your comments, I would guess that you live in western Iowa. Truman is still pretty close.</p>
<p>[Education</a> Department](<a href=“Master of Arts in Education (MAE) | Truman State University”>http://education.truman.edu/)</p>