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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Education: Elementary & Early Childhood Transfer Pathway (AA)
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 KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE APPROVED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TRANSFER PATHWAY OUTLINED BY THE KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS
To teach young children in Kansas public schools, teachers must be certified by the State of Kansas upon completion of a four-year degree. Students interested in elementary education (K-6) or early childhood education (birth to age 8) are encouraged to complete the Associate of Arts Degree prior to transfer. These course recommendations are intended for students who are planning to transfer to a Kansas Regents University and meet the approved transfer program framework. Students who desire to transfer to a private or out-of-state institution should consult the catalog of that school and visit with Cowley’s Director of Education. Students should be aware that admission to the junior year of an education, teacher licensure program is competitive and that each four-year college has specific admissions requirements including a minimum grade point average and a test of basic skills. For example, Fort Hays State has a requirement of a grade of “B” or better for the Composition and Oral Communications requirements and a “C” or better for Math and Education Pathway courses.
Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
PROGRAM MAP - Education: Elementary & Early Childhood (AA)
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Elementary Education System-Wide General Education Core (35 hours)
Successfully completing the 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core as outlined and approved for Elementary Education programs.
Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)
Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications (Public Speaking is preferred) and at least 3 credits of College-level Math - College Algebra or Elementary Statistics. (NOTE: MTH4421 College Algebra with Review will meet College Algebra outcomes)
Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)
Complete 5 credits of a Life Science Lab course. BIO4111 Principles of Biology is the preferred course to meet the Life science requirement, however, BIO4125 General Biology I or other approved BIO designated lab classes may also qualify. NOTE: A physical science course will also be required but will fulfill a requirement in the pathway elective area.
Additional Approved Elective for Elementary Education Core (6 hours)
Complete an additional 6 hours of approved electives. American National Government (POL6611) is required plus 3 credits from the approved system-wide transfer electives not previously used in Social Science, Arts and Humanities, or MTH4423 Elementary Statistics.
Teacher Education Pathway Electives (27 hours)*
The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. The courses listed follow the requirements to meet the Kansas Regents System-wide transfer program in elementary education. NOTE: If a student is planning to transfer to a private or out-of-state institution they should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. For example: Newman University requires a Religion course be completed.
Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*
*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.
Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.
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