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Transfer Program
Early Childhood Education (AS.ECHED)
This program is designed for students desiring to transfer to a 4-year college and obtain a Type 04 Illinois Teaching Certificate, Birth - Grade 3. This is a sample list of major requirements. 4-year college requirements vary from college to college. Consult the catalog from the intended transfer university and a counselor or academic advisor before registering.
Specific graduation requirements are identified through degree audit. Additional developmental courses in math, reading and English may be required based on placement scores. Only courses with a course number of 100 or higher meet graduation requirements for AA/AS/AES degrees.
For more information contact:
Kim Davis
(217) 234-5471
kdavis9876@lakeland.cc.il.us
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Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair |
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Courses offered in odd numbered years only |
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SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective |
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Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course |
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| First Semester |
ENG 120|
Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.
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Composition I
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3
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HIS 155|
A survey of early American history viewed with an emphasis on the political, social, economic, and ideological foundations of the Republic. Major topics include colonialism, revolution, federalism, nationalism, sectionalism, expansion, slavery, religion, Civil War. Course Outline
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U.S. History I
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3
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HIS 156|
Views U.S. History since the end of Reconstruction with emphasis on how the domestic and international conflicts helped shape our modern society. Course Outline
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U.S. History II
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BIO 100
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Bio-science I
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4
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MAT 118|
A course designed for Elementary Education majors. Topics include number theory, probability and statistics, development of numeration systems, sets, functions, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT218.
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
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3
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ECE 100|
This course focuses on an overview of early childhood care and education that includes basic values, professional disposition, program operation, historical influences, assessment, and structure. Includes 20 hours of practicum. Course Outline
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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16
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ENG 121|
Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.
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Composition II
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3
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EDU 210|
This course is a study of how schooling is shaped by and ought to respond to the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in multicultural and global contexts. Course Outline
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Diversity in Schools and Society
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3
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PHY 110|
Phenomena-oriented course, emphasizing everyday life applications for the general student. Elementary mechanics, electricity, heat and modern physics are studied. This course counts towards the general education science requirement. Course Outline
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Concepts of Physics
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4
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CHM 111|
An introduction to the concepts of chemistry where information is presented to students with little background or no prior interest in chemistry and those students who are not interested in abstract or mathematical theories. Course Outline
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Concepts of Chemistry
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MAT 218|
The study of the concepts and theory of measurement and geometry via the problem-solving approach, using both calculators and microcomputers throughout. Designed for Elementary Education majors. Counts as general education requirement for elementary education majors when taken in sequence with MAT-118.
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
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16
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| First Semester |
PSY 274|
Study of theories and methods used to study development, from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, sensory and perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and gender development, as well as family, peer, and institutional influences on development. Course Outline
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Child Growth and Development
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3
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POS 160|
The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system. Course Outline
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American National Government
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3
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SPE 111|
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline
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Public Speaking
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IAI-LIT Literature (IAI H)
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3
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15
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EDU 190|
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of exceptional children, including a survey of the child's developmental traits and examination of appropriate intervention techniques. A 30 hour practical lab is required in this course. Course Outline
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Intoduction to Special Education
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3
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PED 172|
Focuses on games and activities for elementary and secondary level including body mechanics, basic exercises and rhythms. Includes team games for secondary level. EDU-101 is taken simultaneously. Course Outline
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Basic Activities Elementary/Secondary
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EDU 103|
This course features practical ways to use various types of technology for the K-12 classroom teacher. This is a basic course in microcomputers, their operation, and utilization in K-12 classrooms.
Prerequisites: CIS 040 or HS computer application class
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Teaching and Learning with Technology
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3
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HIS 153|
The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era. Course Outline
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History and Culture of the 3rd World
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3
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MUS 229|
A general humanities course studying various types and forms of music and the historical development of the art form. Surveys music literature from Middle Ages to present. Course Outline
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Understanding Music
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3
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ART 250|
A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms. Course Outline
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Understanding Art
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3
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17
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