Prospective teachers seeking elementary licensure should plan, at least, a four-year program of study leading to an initial Iowa license. Every candidate must meet the College requirements for graduation. The following courses are required for State licensure as an elementary teacher:
Core Courses
EDUC 215 Technological Applications in the Classroom.......................... 2 hrs.
261 Early Experience in the Schools....................................... 1 hr.
262 Participation and Analysis in the Schools............................. 1 hr.
263 Participation and Analysis in the Schools............................. 1 hr.
*294 Foundations of Education............................................ 2 hrs.
*295 Curriculum Development and Evaluation............................... 3 hrs.
*296 Educational Psychology.............................................. 3 hrs.
301 Education of Exceptional Persons..................................... 3 hrs.
302 Classroom Management................................................. 2 hrs.
305 Elementary School Science Methods.................................... 3 hrs.
323 Elementary School Math Methods....................................... 3 hrs.
331 Elementary School Social Studies Methods............................. 2 hrs.
338 Children’s Literature Methods........................................ 2 hrs.
324 Primary Literacy Methods ............................................ 3 hrs.
342 Intermediate Literacy Methods ....................................... 3 hrs.
357 Human Relations....................................................... 1 hr.
402 Seminar for Elementary Teachers....................................... 1 hr.
442 and 443 Practicum in Elementary Education........................ 12-14 hrs.
Two of the following three (EDUC 224, 303, 332):
EDUC 224 Elementary School Music Methods...................................... 2 hrs.
303 Elementary School Art Methods........................................ 3 hrs.
332 Elementary School Physical Education Methods......................... 3 hrs.
*EDUC 294, 295, & 296 must be taken prior to methods courses
Support Courses
PSYCH 251 Dev Psychology................................................. 3 hrs.
Course in Humanities ................................................... 3 hrs.
(Fine Arts, Philosophy, Language and Literature)
Course in American Government or U.S. History........................... 3 hrs.
Science Course with Laboratory ......................................... 4 hrs.
MATH 150 (not Math 171)................................................ 3 hrs.
(Transfer credits must be approved by TEP faculty.)
CS 190 Computer Applications.......................................... 1 hrs..
Elementary Education 12 hr. Concentration: In addition to the above courses, each candidate for an elementary school teaching license shall complete a concentration of 12 credit hours or more in a single academic field approved by the Chair of the Teacher Education Program.
IWC Courses
Shared Experience (see Advisors’ Manual)
(The first two years of the Shared Experience Curriculum are not required of transfer students holding the A.A. Degree.)
RSI Responsible Social Involvement...................................... 6 hrs.
Safety & Survival (CPR, first aid, swim lap).................. non-credit
Forum (Recommended, not required each semester)..................... .5 hr.
Elective(s) based on remaining credit
Students must have 124 credits for graduation.
Students must have 30 hours in courses over 300 and their last 30 hours must be taken at IWC.
