B.A. Degree with a Major in Secondary Education 5-12
Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at Minnesota West Community and Technical College can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.
Courses Required For A Secondary Education 5-12 (36 Credit Hours plus Supporting Work and Certification Major)
MN West Community & Tech College Requirements
Secondary Education 5-12 Program:
EDCO 250 - Educational Psychology / Human Development
EDCO 260/261* - Directed Observation
EDCO 280 - Structure/Philosophy American Education.........................................EDUC1100 - Intro to Education
EDCO 290 or EDCO 291/292* - Supervised Participation
EDCO 300 - Exceptional Learner
EDCO 370 - Human Relations
EDCO 390 - Instructional Technology
SEDU 400 - Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers
EDCO 401 - Classroom Mgmt/Evaluation Techniques
SEDU XXX - Secondary Methods
SEDU 405 - Field Experience/Methods
SEDU 490 - Student Teaching
SEDU 490 - Student Teaching
*EDCO 261, 291 & 292 may reduce hours required.
Required 7-12 Certification Supporting Work:
ART/MUS/CPER - Fine Art Appreciation....................................................ART1120 or MUSC1105 or THTR1101
HIST/PSCN/PSPA - American History/Gov't.............................................HIST1101 or 1102, PSCI1201 or 2202
BIOL - Biology.....................................................................................................BIOL1100, 1110, or 1115
CHEM/PHYS/GENS - Physical Science...............................................CHEM1100 or 1101, PHYS1100 or 1201, GEOG1101 or GEOG2140
COMM 100 - Fundamentals of Communication...................................................SPCH1101 - Intro to Speech
See General Education Requirements in the 2011-12 BVU Catalog
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 following:
Emmetsburg Site at 800.861.8981 or 3200 College Drive, PO Box 452, Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536
Estherville Site at 800.650.4346 or 300 S. 18th Street, PO Box 135, Estherville, Iowa 51334
Spencer Site at 800.798.8090 or 1900 N. Grand Avenue, PO Box 245, Spencer, Iowa 51301
Spirit Lake Site at 800.670.5582 or 2008 Hill Avenue, PO Box 24, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360