Associate of Arts Transfer Guide
Emphasis of transferring to University of Iowa
Recommended Courses for Elementary Education Majors
Based on 2014-2015 catalog
SCC Course
SCC AA
Requirement
ENG 105 - Composition I
ENG 106 - Composition II
SPC 112 - Speech
Communications
Choose from 2 different areas:
ART, DRA, FLF, FLG, FLS, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI,
REL
Choose from 2 different areas:
ECN, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC
1) MAT 112 or MAT 117
2) MAT 156 (Recommended)
2 Natural Sciences: Must include a lab science. It is
recommended to take a class from two different areas.
1) Biological Sciences: BIO
2) Physics or Chemistry: PHY, CHM
3) Earth Science: PHS, ENV
1) EDU 247—Education of the Exceptional Learner
2) *EDU 210—Foundations of Education
3) EDU 235—Children’s Literature
4)Need an additional sem. hrs. of electives.(Courses
may include career option courses)
Sem.
Hrs.
9
Transf. School Equivalency
Rhetoric & Writing Component I
Rhetoric & Writing Component I
010:006 Speaking & Reading
General Education Core
Humanities
9
Social Science
9
Social Sciences Core
Math
9
1) 22M:006
2) 22S:025
Science
7
Biological, Physics & Chemistry, Earth Science
Elective
12
1) 07U:100 Foundations of Special Education
2) 07E:100 Foundations of Education
3) 07E:123 Read & Rspd. Child Lit.
4) May want to choose courses based upon
information stated below.
*If taking EDU210 at SCC, it needs to be taken with co-requisite EDU920.
Transfer students with an Associate of Arts degree (AA) from a two-year institution with an articulation agreement with the University of Iowa are
exempt from the High School Course Requirements. In addition, they will enter the University having fulfilled all the General Education Program
requirements (except foreign language) for the Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Education. If you have not completed the foreign language
requirement of a four year sequence of one foreign language, it is strongly recommended that you complete it a SCC by taking a two year sequence
of one foreign language.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) Application Minimum Criteria & Components
Carefully Review www.uiowa.education.edu/services/educationservices/admissions/tep
 Admission to The University of Iowa.
 Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of earned college credit.
 Minimum grade point average for undergraduate admission, UI Cumulative and Overall Cumulative grade point
averages (G.P.A.) of 3.00 (See Special Consideration Policy )
 Test Scores of Praxis I, Praxis Core, or G.R.E. (G.R.E. is required for application to all College of Education graduate
degree programs.)
Praxis I (C-PPST) Designated Institution Score Report with minimum scores: 522 cumulative (an average of 174) and no
score below 170 on Reading, Writing and Mathematics tests; or
Praxis Core Test Designated Institution Score Report with minimum scores: Reading 156, Writing 162 and Mathematics
150; or G.R.E. General Test or G.R.E. revised General Test Graduate Institution Report of Scores with minimum scores:
Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning composite of 1080 (General Test) or 300 (revised General Test), with 3.0 on
the Analytical Writing section.

Completion of 10 hours of qualifying volunteer experience, verified on form, Verification of 10-Hour Pre-Admission
Volunteer Field Experience. Criteria for the experience and additional information are available on the Volunteer Verification
form, from Additional information for international applicants
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Transcripts from all colleges attended with evidence of college-level courses taken and grades earned. Submitting
transcripts to the UI Office of Admissions is not sufficient. It is not necessary to provide a University of Iowa transcript.

An essay, typewritten on a separate sheet, of no more than 500 words, on the topic: A contemporary teaching challenge
faced by teachers nationally and how you would address it

A resume, typewritten on a separate sheet, of paid or volunteer work experience: include jobs, employers, and dates of
employment.

Two recommendations
Teacher Education Application Deadlines:
March 1: for summer session or fall semester admission
October 1: for spring semester admission
NOTE: These required courses are subject to change. Students will fulfill the requirements in place at the time of admission to the
Teacher Education Program.
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Contact an Enrollment Specialist about graduation requirements.