Associate of Arts Transfer Guide
Emphasis on transferring to Iowa State University
Recommended courses for Elementary Education
Based on 2014-2015 catalog
SCC Course
ENG 105 - Composition I
ENG 106 - Composition II
SPC 112 - Speech
1. Choose from:
HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877
HIS 152 – U.S. History since 1877
2. Choose from:
1. POL 111 – American National Gov’t.
2. PSY 122 – Developmental Psych.
3. SOC 110 – Intro. to Sociology
1 & 2)When MAT 112 and MAT 113 are both
taken, the courses will transfer as Math195
and Math196
SCC AA
Requirement
Sem. Hrs.
Transf. School Equivalency
Communications
9
ENGL 150
ENGL 250
SPCM 212
Humanities
9
1. Choose from:
HIST 221
HIST 222
2. General Education Core
Social Sciences
9
1. POL S 215
2. PSYCH 230
3. SOC 134
Math
6
1 & 2) Math 195 and
Math196
1. Biological Sciences Opt.:
BIO xxx, E
1. Biological Sciences:
BIOL xxx, MICRO xxx
2. Earth/Space Science Opt.:
PHS 165
PHS 185
2. Earth/Space Science Opt.
MTEOR 206
GEOL 100
Science
9 min.
3. Physical Sciences Opt.:
CHM xxx, PHY xxx
PHS 151
3. Physical Sciences:
CHEM***, PHYS***
ASTRO120 &125L
1.
ANANTHRO 201 Meets Internat’l. Persp.
Re Requirements
1. ANT 105– Intro. to Anthropology (Note:
course may be taken online)
Choose from:
2.HIS 257 – African American History
HUM 114 – Multicultural Perspectives
LIT 131 – Native American Literature
PSY 226 – Psychology of Aging
PSY 227 – Introduction to Gerontology
PSY 262 – Psychology of Gender
Electives:
1.*EDU 210—Foundations of Education
2.EDU 247—Education of the Exceptional
Learner
3. EDU 235—Children’s Literature
4. EDU 255—Technology in the Classroom
(class is offered online)
5. Need an additional sem. hrs. of
electives.(Courses may include career option
courses)
Distributive
Electives
Elective
6
Meets US Diversity Requirement:
HIS 2T
HUM 1T
ENGL 2T
PSYCH 2T
PSYCH 2T
PSYCH 2T
3
3
1. C I 204
2. Sp Ed 250
3
3
3. HD FS 240
4.C I 201
0-2 Depending
on no. of
science cr. hrs.
completed
Total credit hours toward associate degree- 62
5.Electives
Elementary education majors must satisfy a graduation requirement equivalent to the first year of university-level study in
one world language (normally, completion of a two-semester sequence in any one world language). The requirement may
be met by completion of three or more years of high school study in one world language.
*If taking EDU210 at SCC, it needs to be taken with corequisite EDU920.
Iowa State University’s Elementary Education Program will prepare you to teach kindergarten through sixth
grade and kindergarten through 8th in a chosen endorsement area.. As an elementary education major, you'll
learn how to confidently teach in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Additionally,
you'll learn how to facilitate your students' intellectual, social, emotional, and cultural development. At Iowa
State, we'll also prepare you to use cutting-edge technology in the classroom.
View http://education.hs.iastate.edu/undergraduate-studies/endorsements/
Students should meet with an Enrollment Specialist to determine the advantage of completing SCC Associate of Arts
Degree and the requirements prior to transferring.
Application Process
Selection committee – A student seeking admission to the Iowa State University Educator Preparation
Program must be accepted by a selection committee for the specific licensure area the student seeks
to enter. Factors considered in evaluating applications may include scholarship, interest in teaching,
character, interpersonal skills, and physical and mental health. These factors are reviewed at the three
decision points throughout the program. Major concerns will result in dismissal from the Educator
Preparation Program. Click here to apply - Educator Preparation Program Application
Students must be admitted into the program to be able to student teach and to register for certain courses.
Admission to the Educator Preparation Program is on a rolling basis (anytime throughout the year, including the
summer). It may take up to 8 weeks for processing.
Admissions requirements for undergraduate students include the following and may be reviewed at
http://education.iastate.edu/undergraduate-studies/undergraduate-applicants/admission/
• A minimum of 9 credits hours at ISU with a 2.5 cumulative grade-point-average (GPA). (Student must maintain
2.5 cumulative GPA throughout the program in order to continue)
• Praxis CORE scores with a minimum of 156 in Reading, 162 in Writing, and 150 in Mathematics.
• Documented completion of ISU-approved 10 hours of pre-student teaching field experience.
• Curriculum and Instruction (C I), Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS), and Special Education (Sp
Ed) courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C (pedagogy coursework).
• Major department courses required for teacher licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C- (content
coursework). (This is for the courses taken from Fall 2007 forward.)
• A valid Iowa criminal background check report processed by ISU's recommending official.
• E-portfolio contains a minimum of one graded artifact with a proficient rating. For more information on your
programs specific requirements contact your Elementary Education program E-Portfolio advisor, Pat Carlson.
Pat may be contacted by e-mail at pcarlson@iastate, or by phone at 515-294-8514.
BW: 2/2015
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