Education, Secondary: Transfer Major AA

Program Details

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Semester 1

• ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
• EDU 210 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
• PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 credits in AA Degree Core Math  . Recommended: MAT 156  . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits. Credits: 3-4
• 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 1 credit from Option 1 Credits: 1

Semester 2

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

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 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 credits from AA Degree Distributed . Recommended: 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……………………………………………………………………………………..$201.00 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. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

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 Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive 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 for employees/other may be directed to Amy Knight, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/965-7199, aaknight@dmacc.edu. 

Title IX questions and concerns for students may be directed to Janel Alleyne, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6222, jalleyne@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, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@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 here: Program Requirements & Graduation _{. (2025)}