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Courses to choose from (note ones designated as
Required)
English/Language Arts Endorsement 2+2 Course Options
| Acronym | Title | Credits |
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| Written Communication: |
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ENG 105 | Composition I (Required) | 3 |
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ENG 106 | Composition II | 3 |
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ENG 221 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication: |
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SPC 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Required) | 3 |
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SPC 126 | Interpersonal & Small Group Communication ** | 3 |
| Language Development: |
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| Will need to be completed through UNI Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs or from another institution. |
| Reading: |
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| LITED 3115 | (UNI) Methods of Teaching Early Literacy (required) | 3 |
| LITED 3116 | (UNI) Methods of Teaching Content Literacy in the
Intermediate Grades (required) | 3 |
| Children's Literature: |
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LIT 105 | Children's Literature (Required) | 3 |
| Creative Drama: |
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| ELEMECML 4123 | (UNI) Methods of Teaching Visual and Performing Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom (required) | 3 |
| American Literature: |
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LIT 110 | Major American Writers I (required) | 3 |
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LIT 111 | Major American Writers II * | 3 |
| Other Courses that can be used to total the 24 hours required: |
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LIT 101 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
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LIT 142 | Major British Writers | 3 |
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LIT 185 | Contemporary Literature | 3 |
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LIT 166 | Science Fiction | 3 |
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LIT 190 | Women Writers | 3 |
Printable DMACC/UNI English/Language Arts Checklist[PDF]
* May be used in place of LIT 110
** may be used in place of SPC 101
English/Language Arts K-8 endorsement - Completion of twenty-four semester hours in English and language arts to include course work in oral communication, written communication, language development, reading, children's literature, creative drama or oral interpretation of literature, and American literature. (IA Board of Educational Examiners)
UNI's LITED 3115 and LITED 3116 satisfy an endorsement criteria and the Reading methods course.
Courses not listed
MUST be checked with the Advising Office at DMACC/UNI Registrar's Office
prior to enrollment to insure that it will meet requirements.
These credits from DMACC will also apply toward completion of the AA degree.
Social Studies Endorsement 2+2 Course Options
| Acronym | Title | Credits |
|---|
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ECN 120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
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ECN 130 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
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GEO 111 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
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HIS 112 | Western Civilization I | 4 |
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HIS 113 | Western Civilization II | 4 |
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HIS 150 | U.S. History 1492 - 1877 | 4 |
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HIS 153 | U.S. History 1877 - Present | 4 |
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HIS 201 | Iowa History | 3 |
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POL 111 | American National Government | 3 |
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PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
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PSY 121 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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PSY 241 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
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PSY 291 | Principles of Behavior Modification | 3 |
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PSY 172 | Stress & Stress Management | 3 |
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PSY 140 | Exploring Mental Health | 3 |
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PSY 251 | Social Psychology | 3 |
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SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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SOC 120 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
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SOC 200 | Minority Group Relations | 3 |
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SOC 230 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
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SOC 240 | Criminology | 3 |
| Required Methods Courses: |
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| ELEMECML 3164 | (UNI) Teaching Elementary School Social Studies | 3 |
Printable DMACC/UNI Social Studies Checklist[PDF]
Social Studies K-8 endorsement - Completion of twenty-four semester hours in social studies, to include course work from at least three of these areas: history, sociology, economics, American government, psychology, and geography. (IA Board of Educational Examiners)
Courses not listed
MUST be checked with the Advising Office at DMACC/UNI Registrar's Office
prior to enrollment to insure that it will meet requirements.
Endorsement credits will also apply to completion of the AA degree.
Science Endorsement 2+2 Course Options
| Acronym | Title | Credits |
|---|
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Biological Sciences (6 credits): |
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BIO 156 | Human Biology | 3 |
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BIO 732 | Health Science Microbiology | 4 |
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BIO 733 | Health Science Anatomy | 3 |
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BIO 734 | Health Science Physiology | 3 |
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BIO 104 | Introductory Bio w/lab | 3 |
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Physical Sciences (12 credits): |
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CHM 105 | Survey of Chemistry | 3 |
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CHM 122 | Intro to General Chemistry | 4 |
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PHY 106 | Survey of Physics | 4 |
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PHY 160 | General Physics I | 5 |
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PHY 161 | General Physics II | 5 |
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PHY 213 | Classical Physics I | 6 |
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PHY 223 | Classical Physics II | 6 |
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Earth Space Science (6 credits): |
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ENV 115 | Enviromental Conservation | 3 |
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ENV 116 | Enviromental Conservation Lab | 1 |
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PHS 152 | Astronomy | 4 |
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PHS 166 | Meteorology/Weather & Climate | 4 |
| Required Methods Courses: |
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| ELEMECML 3161 | (UNI) Teaching Elementary School Science | 3 |
Printable DMACC/UNI Science Checklist [PDF]
Science—Basic K-8 endorsement - Completion of twenty-four semester hours in science to include course work in biological and physical sciences. 12 hours in physical sciences, 6 hours in biology, and 6 hours in earth/space sciences. (IA Board of Educational Examiners)
Courses not listed
MUST be checked with the Advising Office at DMACC/UNI Registrar's Office
prior to enrollment to insure that it will meet requirements.
Endorsement credits will also apply to the AA degree.
Math Endorsement 2+2 Course Options
| Acronym | Title | Credits |
|---|
| Algebra: |
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MAT 121 | College Algebra* | 4 |
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MAT 129 | Precalculus* | 5 |
| Geometry, Number Theory, Measurement: |
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MATH 3204
| (UNI) Mathematical Reasoning for Teaching II | 3 |
| Computer Programming: |
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CIS 125 | Programming Logic* | 3 |
| Probability and Statistics: |
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MAT 157 | Statistics* | 4 |
| Other courses that can be used to total the 24 hours required: |
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MAT 110 | Math for Liberal Arts | 3 |
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MAT 141 | Finite Math | 4 |
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MAT 114 | Math for Elementary Educators* | 3 |
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MAT 116* | Explorations in Elem Math Educ | 3 |
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MAT 130 | Trigonometry | 3 |
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MAT 211 | Calculus I* | 5 |
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MAT 217 | Calculus II** | 5 |
| Required Methods Courses: |
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| MATH 3203 | (UNI) Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School* | 3 |
Printable DMACC/UNI Math Checklist [PDF]
* required class
** or take MAT211 and MAT 217
Mathematics K-8 endorsement - Completion of twenty-four semester hours in mathematics to include course work in algebra, geometry, number theory, measurement, computer programming, and probability and statistics. (IA Board of Educational Examiners)
Coaching Authorization 2+2 Course Requirements
Per the Iowa Department of Education
One semester credit hour or 10 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body in relation to physical activity.
SELECT ONE:
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BIO 733 Health Science Anatomy 3cr
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BIO 734 Health Science Physiology 3 cr
- This is also available as a CEU course from the AEA
One semester credit hour or 10 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of human growth and development of children in youth in relation to physical activity.
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PSY 121 Developmental Psychology 3cr
- This is also available as a CEU course from the AEA
Two semester credit hour or 20 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of the prevention and care of athletic injuries and medical and safety problems relating to physical activity.
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PET 110 Introduction to Athletic Training 2cr
- This is also available as a CEU course from the AEA
Semester credit hour or fifteen contact hours relating to knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching interscholastic athletics. At least 5 hours of this course must deal with professional ethics in coaching.
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PEC 110 Coaching Ethics, Tech, & Theory 1cr
- This is also available as a CEU course from the AEA
In order to obtain the ENDORSEMENT rather than the authorization, you MUST take the college credit courses and not the CEU classes.