Course variations

Course summary

In this program, students master a broad base of liberal arts education for their own benefit and the benefit of the students to be served through general education courses. They gain the knowledge to promote growth in all developmental areas, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social, for children with typical and atypical patterns of growth and behavior through elementary education courses. Students gain firsthand knowledge of elementary and middle education through visits and observations. This program prepares graduates to transfer to a senior institution for advanced course work required for a teaching license and it is good preparation for substitute teaching.

Program modules

Modules include: HM101 Freshman Seminar 1, EN110 Writing I 3, CA115 Public Speaking 3, CS135 Computer Literacy 3, PS115 General Psychology 3, Religion/Philosophy 3, EN212 Writing II 3, BI114 Bio Concepts for Elem Teachers 5, Humanities elective 3, MT105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3, ED210 Introduction to Teaching 3, Social/Behavioral Science elective 3, Science elective 5, MT106 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3, ED250 Educational Psychology 3, ED258 Intro to Exceptional Children 3, Literature 3, MT107 Math for Elementary Teachers III 3, Social/Behavioral Science elective 3.

Entry requirement for international students

Student must have either graduated from high school or home school, and should have attained a passing score on the general equivalent diploma (GED) as set by the state of Indiana (standard average score of at least 450 (or 45 for tests prior to 2002). They also have a score of at least 410 (or 41) on all remaining tests) and meet established Federal Ability to Benefit Guidelines through placement test scores.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Ancilla College

Department name

Ancilla College