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Elementary Education • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.ELED

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This program prepares students for meaningful careers in the field of education. Students in this program are guided in becoming competent elementary school teachers who can effectively use their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to successfully implement instruction in an ever-changing world.
  • Designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate program in Elementary Education
  • Students who complete this degree are interested in pursuing careers as elementary teachers in public/private schools.
  • The grade level focus ranges from early childhood (pre-K) through junior high school.
  • Education students who are pursuing full state certification as an elementary teacher must earn a minimum grade of C in all professional education and content-area coursework (including general education and elective courses).
  • Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.
  • EDU 201 and EDU 220 include 30 hours each, (1 credit hour) of pre-clinical observation.

For Program Information Contact:

Social Sciences and Business at 217-786-2391 or 217-786-2414 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

EDU 201Introduction to Teacher Education

4

EGL 101Composition I

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Second Semester:

EDU 210Instructional Technology

3

BIO 101General Biology

4

EGL 102Composition II

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Social Science Selection

3

Third Semester:

EDU 215Students With Disabilities

3

MAT 251Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

3

 

PSY 210Educational Psychology

3

OR

PSY 214Introduction to Child Psychology

3

 

MUS 104Music Appreciation

3

Humanities Selection

3

Fourth Semester:

EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4

MAT 252Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3

PSI 101Physical Science

4

 

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your advisor for course planning.

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

BIO 101General Biology

4

 

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

 

MAT 251Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

3

MAT 252Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

3

MUS 104Music Appreciation

3

PSI 101Physical Science

4

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

Humanities Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Recommended Program Selections

EDU 201Introduction to Teacher Education

4

EDU 210Instructional Technology

3

EDU 215Students With Disabilities

3

EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4

PSY 210Educational Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Total Credit Hours: 62