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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year institution to study elementary education. You’ll take core classes along with education-specific courses in areas such as introduction to education, students with disabilities in school, and educational psychology.
Harper College is an ideal place to study elementary education. Clinical experiences at area schools give you real-world opportunities with various instructional situations in the classroom environment. Courses are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled education professionals.
This program is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education by earning the first two years of your bachelor’s degree. See your academic advisor to help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate of Arts degree. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 130 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
| EDU 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| HST 111 | American Experience to 1877 | 3 |
| HST 112 | American Experience Since 1877 | |
| MTH 131 | Mathematics for Elementary Teaching II | 4 |
| Physical and Life Science 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
Third Semester | ||
| EDU 202 | Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDU 220 | Diversity in Schools and Society | 3 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to Technology in Education | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Science 1 | 3 | |
| PSC 101 | American Politics and Government | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| EDU 219 | Students with Disabilities in School | 3 |
| HED 200 | Health | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Sciences must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.
Students should consult with the transfer school to see which courses transfer.
For more information about studying elementary education, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online