Early Childhood Education - Bridge to Educator Licensure

The Early Childhood Education Bridge to Licensure will allow a student who completes the Early Childhood Education - Child Care Management Pathway an opportunity to complete additional general education courses that will then allow a student to continue onto a university to the complete a baccalaureate degree resulting in educator licensure. The Bridge may be taken simultaneously to enrollment in the Pathway, or the courses may be taken after completion of the Pathway. An articulation agreement has been established to ensure a smooth transfer to Iowa Wesleyan into the Elementary Education Teacher Education Program.

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester	Course Title	Credit
PHI-105	INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS	3
MUS-100	MUSIC APPRECIATION	3
SOC-110	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
BIO-105	INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY	4
ART-133	DRAWING	3
ENG-106	COMPOSITION II	3
MAT-113	MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II	3
	Semester Total:	22
	PROGRAM TOTAL:	22

Course Descriptions

PHI-105 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
A survey of the major ethical emphases from ancient to modem times with pertinent reading in the works of representative philosophers.
MUS-100 - MUSIC APPRECIATION
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
This is a general overview course which includes basic music concepts and elements of the art, a general historical look, and critical approach. Music as it has evolved from the beginning to present-day is studied. This involves listening to musical examples.
SOC-110 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
An analysis of social organization (or the social order). This course deals with the nature of sociology as a science, the original nature of man, the socialization of the individual, the development of groups and group behavior, the nature of culture and culture patterns, the organization of institutions, the nature of social order, the organization of human stratification and examination of major social processes. Special emphasis is placed upon the American cultural patterns.
BIO-105 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY
Lecture: 3	Lab: 2	Credit: 4
Introductory Biology is a lecture and lab course designed for non-science majors or as a refresher course of those wishing to take higher-level biology courses. Topics include chemistry of life, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, plant, animal, and fungi classification, and ecology.
ART-133 - DRAWING
Lecture: 2	Lab: 2	Credit: 3
A beginning drawing class in a variety of media using an assortment of subjects. The student will explore theories and concepts of drawing.
ENG-106 - COMPOSITION II
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis, and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105 with a grade of C- or better.
MAT-113 - MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II
Lecture: 3		Credit: 3
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II is a second mathematics course for students who want to pursue a major in elementary education. The course will use a variety of problem-solving skills while exploring the many aspects of geometry and data analysis. Applications using concrete and pictorial models will be incorporated in strategies used to solve problems. Prerequisite: C- or above in MAT-112.