Education, Elementary: Transfer Major AA

Location(s): Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, West Des Moines

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

This Associate of Arts transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa, or Clarke University to study Education. Requirements may vary at other institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Pathway: Education, Communication, & the Humanities

More information on this Pathway.

Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn an Elementary Education AA Transfer Major Degree, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 114 - Elementary Educators Math I Credits: 3
EDU 210 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
Select 1 credit from Option 1 Credits: 1
Select 3 credits from AA Degree Core Humanities . Recommended: PHI 105 , HIS 110 , HIS 111 , LIT 101 . Check with your transfer institution for the preferred credits. Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 1 Credit

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
SDV 129 - Transition to College Credits: 1

Semester 2

ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
EDU 218 - Initial Field Experience Credits: 2
LIT 105 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
Select 3-4 credits from AA Degree Core Science with Lab . Recommended: BIO 104 , CHM 105 , CHM 122 , MAT 156 , PHS 152 , PHS 166 , PHY 106 . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits.
Select 3-4 credits from AA Degree Core Math or Science . Recommended: BIO 104 , CHM 105 , CHM 122 ,MAT 116 , MAT 156 , PHS 152 , PHS 166 , PHY 106. Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits.
Select 3 credits from AA Degree Distributed . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3

Semester 3

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from AA Degree Core Social and Behavioral Sciences . Recommended: POL 111 ,GEO 111 , SOC 110 . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from AA Degree Core Humanities . Recommended: PHI 105 , HIS 110 , HIS 111 , LIT 101 . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3
Select 3-4 credits from AA Degree Core Distributed . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3-4

Semester 4

PSY 281 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom Credits: 3
HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877 Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Humanities . Recommended: PHI 105 , HIS 110 , HIS 111 , LIT 101 . Check with your transfer institution for the preferred credits. Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from AA Degree Core Distributed . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3
Select 1 credit of AA Elective Credits: 1

Note:

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$185.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at https://www.dmacc.edu/pathways/.₍₂₀₂₁₎