B.A. Degree with a Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Endorsement

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Iowa Central Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Iowa Central Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at ICCC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through BVU.

Must be accompanied by Endorsement 102, Elementary Classroom Teacher.  This PK/K endorsement is not a minor.

Required Elementary Education Courses:
EDCO 250 - Educational Psychology/Human Development..........................PSY 281 - Educational Psychology and
                                                                                                                                    PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology
EDCO 300 - Exceptional Learner
EDUC 317 - Foundations of Reading/Language Arts
EDUC 332 - Children's Fiction and Nonfiction..................................................EDU 235 - Children's Literature
EDUC 360 - Elementary Health & PE
EDUC 393 - Elementary Math
EDUC 394 - Elementary Science
EDUC 410 - Elem Curriculum/Social Studies

Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Courses:
EDUC 305 Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum Development and Organization
EDUC 330 Guidance & Instructional Methods in Preschool & Kindergarten Education
EDUC 400 Home, School and Community Relations
EDUC 428 Student Teaching in Preschool*
EDUC 429 Student Teaching in Kindergarten
EXSC 310 Nutrition..........................................................................................BIO 151 Nutrition
PSYC 201 Child Development...........................................................................PSY 121 Developmental Psychology

*Completed after 12 credits of elementary student teaching.

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact the Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies - Fort Dodge at 800.798.4881 or One Triton Circle, 102 Library, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.