Early Childhood Education Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway

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After completing the Human and Public Services - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Early Childhood Education Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, or Iowa Wesleyan University in order to continue their studies in Early Childhood Education and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

ECE - 103 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 s.h.) #
EDU - 235 Children’s Literature (3 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.) * #
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 102 Introductory Biology (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 154 Math for Elementary Teachers II (4 s.h.) #
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 19 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design (3 s.h.) #
PHS - 125 Physical Science (4 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Area electives (6 s.h.) # - see options below

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.) #
HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.) #
or HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.) #
PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy (3 s.h.)
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
Area elective (3 s.h.) # - see options below

Total: 15 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Required Area Electives - Select 9 s.h.

ECE - 131 Home and School Relationships in Early Childhood (3 s.h.)
ECE - 133 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 s.h.)
ECE - 159 Early Childhood Curriculum II (3 s.h.)
ECE - 243 Early Childhood Guidance (3 s.h.)

Suggested Humanities Electives

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Early Childhood Education transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.