Elementary Education, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

EDU - 216 Introduction to Teaching (3 s.h.)
EDU - 219 Field Experience and Seminar (1 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
or SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

ART - 101 Art Appreciation (3 s.h.)
or MUS - 100 Music Appreciation (3 s.h.)
or DRA - 119 Introduction to Theatre, TV and Film (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
or PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
MAT - 110 Math (for Liberal Arts) (3 s.h.) *
or MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
History or Political Science elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 18 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design (3 s.h.)
MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.)
PHS - 125 Physical Science (4 s.h.) **
PHS - 142 Principles of Astronomy (3 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 123 Inquiry Into Life Science (4 s.h.)
EDU - 242 Classroom Assessment (2 s.h.)
EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.)
MAT - 154 Math for Elementary Teachers II (4 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Suggested Electives

RDG - 125 College Reading Strategies (3 s.h.)
SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)

Note:

*Required ACT/Accuplacer math scores needed to enroll in any math class. See NIACC catalog for list of Life and Physical Science courses. Iowa Teacher Education licensure will also require one Earth/Space science course. Most colleges require one lab science course.

**Recommended for Elementary Education Majors.

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

The Iowa Department of Education is requiring changes in the Teacher Education Programs throughout Iowa. Contact transfer institution for specific details.
AA Degree meets the General Education requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement and/or Cultural Diversity Non-Western Culture requirements.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on ACT/Accuplacer test scores of student.
Required GPAs vary from college to college.
Preprofessional Skills Test (PPST) required before admittance into any Teacher Education Programs.