Elementary 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 Elementary 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 Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Clarke University, or Iowa Wesleyan University in order to continue their studies in Elementary 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

EDU - 213 Introduction to Education (3 s.h.) #
EDU - 219 Field Experience and Seminar (1 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.) #
or HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.) #
MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.) # *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 102 Introductory Biology (3 s.h.)
BIO - 103 Introductory Biology Lab (1 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 154 Math for Elementary Teachers II (4 s.h.) #
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.) #
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

EDU - 235 Children’s Literature (3 s.h.) #
EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design (3 s.h.) #
PHS - 125 Physical Science (4 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.) #
Humanities elective (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

EDU - 242 Classroom Assessment (2 s.h.)
EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.) #
PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy (3 s.h.)
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below

Total: 14 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

Humanities Options

ART - 101 Art Appreciation (3 s.h.)
DRA - 119 Introduction to Theatre, TV and Film (3 s.h.)
HIS - 110 Western Civilization I: Ancient to Early Modern (3 s.h.)
HIS - 111 Western Civilization II: Early Modern to Present (3 s.h.)
HIS - 260 Latin American History and Culture (3 s.h.)
MUS - 100 Music Appreciation (3 s.h.)

Note:

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

#Required course for the Elementary 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.