Education: Articulated Systemwide Elementary Education PK-6 Associates Transfer Degree (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 (PK-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 Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Education: Articulated Systemwide Elementary PK-6 Transfer Associate Degree (AA)

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Pathway Code: SWEE (CIP 13.1202)

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.

English (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English ^{(SGE 010)}.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Communications (3 hours)

Complete 3 credits of Communications ^{(SGE 020)}coursework. (Public Speaking is preferred course for this major)

COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s) or COM 2725

Mathematics (3 hours)

Complete 3 credits of approved College-level Math ^{(SGE 030)}. Quantitative Reasoning is the preferred Math course for this pathway.

MTH4419 - Quantitative Reasoning (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s) (or other approved Math Course)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of a Life Science Lab course ^{(SGE 040)}. 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.

BIO4111 - Principles of Biology (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s) Other Life Science Course Options

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits of Social & Behavioral Science Courses Approved for Elementary Education Systemwide Articulation ^{(SGE 050)}. PSY6711 General Psychology is required.

PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s) (Required course)
Additional 3 cr. elective
Complete an additional elective selected from: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, or Sociology/Social Work or POL6612 State & Local Government. The following are the recommended course options to meet this requirement for transfer to most public and private institutions:
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR GEG6120 - Principles of Geography (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits of Arts & Humanities Courses Approved for Elementary Education Systemwide Articulation ^{(SGE 060)}. One course must be completed with a U.S. History Elective and one course completed with a Fine Arts or Literature course.

U.S. History requirement Options (3 cr.):
HIS6411 - United States History to 1877 (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR HIS6412 - United States Since 1865 (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
Fine Arts Appreciation or Literature Elective (3 cr.)
Complete one course from the following options:
ART2111 - Art Appreciation (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
MUS2611 - Music Appreciation (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
THE2730 - Theatre Appreciation (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
LIT2550 - American Literature I (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
LIT2551 - American Literature II (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Additional Approved Elective for Elementary Education Core (6 hours)

Complete an additional 6 hours of approved electives ^{(SGE 070)}. 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.

POL6611 - American National Government (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s) (Required course)
3 cr. Recommended Course Options:
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR PHO6447 - Introduction to Philosophy (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
OR GEG6120 - Principles of Geography (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Teacher Education Program Requirements (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 and other institutions may require an Elementary Statistics course.

Required Courses for State-wide Articulation:
EDU6211 - Introduction to Teaching Profession (T►) 3 hour(s)
EDU6212 - Introduction to Teaching Field Experience 1 hour(s)
EDU6220 - Educational Technology (T►) 3 hour(s)
EDU6281 - Children with Special Needs (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
ART2150 - Elementary Art Methods (T►) 3 hour(s)
EDU6270 - Children & Adolescent Literature (T►) 3 hour(s)
PSY6712 - Developmental Psychology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
NASELEC - Natural Science Lab Elective (SGE) 5 hour(s) Select an additional Physical Science Course from CHM, GEO or PHS discipline.
Additional EDU/CHC electives:

Complete at least 3 additional electives from EDU/CHC.
EDU6231 - Human Growth & Development (through adolescence) 3 hour(s)
CHC5711 - Development of the Young Child (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
CHC5717 - Early Childhood Education (T►,$) 3 hour(s)
FREE Electives

Complete additional courses selected from the approved system-wide transfer courses in order to complete 62 total hours for the degree. NOTE: Newman University requires a Religion course if transferring to their program.

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.