Secondary Education Transfer Major

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Secondary Education Transfer Major

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Start your journey to becoming a high school teacher and make a difference every day! Choose from a variety of electives to help you decide which subject you'd like to teach. The well-rounded courses in liberal arts will prepare you to continue your education at a four-year university.

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Secondary Education Transfer Major AA Degree At a Glance

Award

Associate of Arts (AA) degree

Length of Study

2 years

Total Program Credits

Classes Meet

Daytime, Evening

Face-to-Face, Online, Hybrid

Program Start

Fall, Spring, Summer

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Save Time, Save Money

35%

Lower tuition than Iowa, ISU & UNI

29K

Less than Iowa's private colleges

2 + 2

Transfer options

Program Overview

When you choose to study Secondary Education at �鶹��, you'll enjoy a high-quality education at an affordable cost.

The Secondary Education transfer program helps you build a strong foundation for your teaching career. Dive into essential concepts and best practices for 7–12 education while balancing program-specific courses with general education classes.

Develop and expand the knowledge and skills you'll take into the field as a future teacher, such as:

Apply theories and principles of educational psychology to the learning process
Analyze the classroom strategies in the process of planning in the teaching field
Describe methods and models for effective teaching
Communicate effectively and think critically

Semester 1

Composition I
Developmental Psychology
Foundations of Education
The College Experience
U.S. History to 1877 or
U.S. History Since 1877

Semester 2

Composition II

Semester 3

Including Diverse Learners

Semester 4

Educational Psychology
Field Experience
Fundamentals of Oral Communication or
Public Speaking
Technology in the Classroom

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Level One Field Experiences

Start building confidence as a future teacher right away. Your courses include a blend of lecture and application.

You'll have plenty of hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, such as level one field experiences. These real-world experiences are integral to developing the practical skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed as an educator.

In the second year of this program, you'll go out into the classrooms and begin active level one observations with cooperating teachers.

Teaching Portfolio

You will develop a portfolio of teaching strategies and tools. Prepare lesson plans, activity packets, teaching aides, and more.

Classroom Technology

Experience the technology of the modern-day classroom, including electronic assessment practices and interactive technology on whiteboards, iPads, and laptops.

With additional education, here are some of the careers in this field:

Middle school or high school teacher
Principal
School Psychologist
Curriculum Designer
Instructional Coach

Your AA in Secondary Education is designed to transfer because you will need to complete at least a bachelor's degree to become a teacher. We help make transferring as easy as possible.

An articulation agreement is a formal partnership between �鶹�� and another college or university that helps make sure the classes you take count toward your transfer.

�鶹�� holds articulation agreements in education at the (Cedar Falls) and (Fayette and Waterloo).

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" I just thought �鶹�� was perfect. With smaller class sizes, you have the chance to build those relationships with your professors and your peers. I would 100% recommend �鶹��. "

Keri Wells
Liberal Arts '17

Meet Your Instructor: Emily Knutson

"Teaching people who are also passionate about children, and doing what is best for them, is an honor. I love the small class sizes at �鶹��, because I really get to know the students."

Meet Your Instructor: Tia Shaffer

"I have a true passion for education and feel blessed to have worked with students of all ages. �鶹�� has just the right blend of small classes which allows me to build lasting relationships with my students."

How to Get Started

It's simple! Complete these steps:

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Plan Your Transfer

Meet with your academic advisor to choose the right courses and create a transfer plan. During your first year, contact the admissions office at the college you plan to transfer to. They can provide program details and guide you on which classes you’ll need.

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