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CCC Elementary Education Transfer Guide January 2018
Elementary Education Program Description
The program in Elementary Education consists of 56 hours in professional courses, which are divided into 4 levels. Students
who complete this program qualify for a Professional Educator License endorsed in Elementary Education (1-6).
Contact Information
Northeastern Illinois University Transfer Center: Students who have questions about the program prior to admission may
contact the Northeastern Transfer Center at (773) 442-4076 or email TransferSteps@neiu.edu
.
Admission Requirements
• Students must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher for all college or university
course work attempted. Students must be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
• Required documents are: application for admission, $30 nonrefundable application fee, and official transcripts
from all colleges and universities.
• Additional Admission and application materials, including the option to apply online can be found at
www.neiu.edu/Transfer
.
• Application deadlines are as follows:
Transfer Policies
• Students with an AA degree from an Illinois Community College and/or completion of the IAI will have fulfilled
Northeastern Illinois University’s general education requirements.
• A maximum of 64 semester hours may be transferred to Northeastern from a community college. In cases where
both a community college and university were attended, a maximum of 90 semester hours are accepted, with a
maximum of 64 semester hours allowed at the community college level.
• Additional information about transferring and transfer policies are available at www.neiu.edu/Transfer
.
Admission Requirements for the Daniel L Goodwin College of Education
• Passing scores on the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) www.icts.nesinc.com OR a composite score of 22 or
higher on the ACT test, if taken within the last ten years (Note: completion of the Writing section of the ACT is
required).
• C or better in English 101
• C or better in College Level Math
• A minimum 2.50 GPA
• A minimum 30 semester hours (this can be transfer coursework or courses taken at Northeastern)
• Background check
International
Applicants
Fall
July 15
June 1
Spring
November 1
October 1
Summer I
April 1
March 1
Summer II
May 1
April 1
City Colleges of Chicago Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education (ELED)
Available at:
NEIU Main Campus (Chicago, IL)
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Northeastern Illinois University Degree Requirements
1.) General Education: 36 credit hours (see specific Elementary Education requirements below)
2.) English 101 or equivalent (grade of “C” or higher): At CCC, take ENGLISH 101 - Composition I
3.) Total Credits and Credit Levels: A minimum of 120 semester hours must be earned by every undergraduate
student to be eligible to graduate from Northeastern. Students must complete a minimum of 40 semester
hours at the 300 level to meet the Upper Division requirement.
4.) Major Program: Undergraduate students must declare and complete a major. Students must earn a grade of
“C” or higher in all courses counted toward the major. No “P” grades will count toward a major.
5.) Residency: Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Northeastern.
6.) GPA: Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (overall “C” average). Some academic programs and
departments have other specific grade requirements.
7.) Improving Human Relations: The Improving Human Relations requirement may be met through the General
Education program. Courses are available in both the Humanities and Social / Behavioral Sciences categories.
You may choose a course that meets the Improving Human Relations requirement and Humanities or Social /
Behavioral Sciences.
8.) WIP (Writing Intensive Program): Students must successfully complete a writing intensive course within their
discipline. This course must be completed at Northeastern. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in
Elementary Education fulfill this requirement by taking ELED 302 – WIP: Methods of Teaching Language Arts -
Elementary School.
9.) University Core Curriculum (UCC): Students must complete three Engaged Learning Experience (ELE) courses.
ELE courses are either Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) or Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) and are chosen in consultation
with the student’s advisor. At least one course must be at the 300 level and one course must be an ELE-X
course as part of meeting the requirement.
Total Hours to Graduation: 120 Credit Hours
The calculations below are based on the minimum amount of hours required to
complete the Elementary Education Program and receive a B.A. in Elementary
Education. Some students may require additional hours than those listed below.
Hours Required
General Education/Teacher Licensure Requirements
55 Credit Hours
Professional Sequence (Elementary Education Major Courses)
56 Credit Hours
Area of Concentration or Electives
9 Credit Hours
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Daniel L Goodwin College of Education General Education/Teacher Licensure Courses: 55 Credit Hours
The General Education courses for the Goodwin College of Education are divided specifically in subjects that are
demonstrated to be beneficial for students pursuing degrees in education.
Area
Credits
Notes
Fine Arts 6
* Please review the Transfer Course Equivalency Guide for a listing of courses with
the Fine Arts designation.
Note: No more than one course from any department can be used to complete this
requirement.
Humanities 9
• 3 hour English Literature course
• 6 additional hours of Humanities courses
* Please review the Transfer Course Equivalency Guide for a listing of courses with
the Humanities designation.
Note: No more than two courses from any department can be used to complete this
requirement.
Social and Behavioral Science 12
• Political Science: POL SCI 201 at CCC
• U.S. History: HISTORY 111 or 112 at CCC
• Non-U.S., non-Western course: ANTHRO 202 at CCC
• Geography: GEOG 101 at CCC
Note: No more
than two courses from any department can be used to complete this
requirement.
Natural Sciences 10
• A Life Science course (Biology)
• A Physical Science course (Chemistry or Physics)
• An Earth Science course (Earth Science or Astronomy)
Note: One Natural Science course must be a lab course.
Mathematics 9
• MATH 149 at Northeastern
• MATH 150 at Northeastern
Note: Students who take MATH 121 & MATH 122 at CCC will need to take MATH
151 at Northeastern.
Additional Requirements 9
• ENGLISH 101 AND 102 at CCC with grades C or higher
• SPEECH 101 OR SPEECH 143 at CCC with a grade C or higher
*Please visit www.neiu.edu/Transfer and click on the Transfer Course Equivalency Link to view list of courses.
Elementary Education Professional Sequence (ELED): 56 Credit Hours
It is recommended that General Education courses, specific for the Daniel L Goodwin College of Education be taken prior to
full admission into the program.
Northeastern Illinois University Course
Credits
City Colleges of Chicago Equivalent (if any)
Program Prerequisites
EDFN 305 – Philosophical and Historical Foundations of
Public Education
EDFN 306 – Education and Individual Differences
6
EDUC 101 – Intro To Ed at CCC is equivalent to EDFN 305
at Northeastern.
EDUC 203 – Educational Psychology at CCC is equivalent
to EDFN 306 at Northeastern.
*Level I
ELED 300 – Instructional Design in the 21
st
Century
Classroom
SPED 317 – Inclusive Teaching Strategies
ELED 302 – WIP: Foundations of Teaching the English
language Arts
(This course can only be taken at Northeastern)
ELED 310 – Methods of Teaching and Learning
Mathematics in the Elementary Grades
9 No Equivalencies at City Colleges of Chicago.
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*Level II
ELED 303 – Children’s and Young Adult Literature
ELED 309 – Content Area Literacy
ELED 328A – Clinical Experience in Elementary Education
BLBC 339 – Culturally Responsive Teaching in Diverse
Classrooms
ELED 305 – Elementary Science
12 No Equivalencies at City Colleges of Chicago.
*Level III
ELED 320 – Classroom Management
ELED 342 – Classroom Assessment
ELED 306 – Methods of Literacy Instruction
ELED 328B – Clinical Experience in Elementary Education
9 No Equivalencies at City Colleges of Chicago.
*Level IV
ELED 329 – Student Teaching in Elementary Classrooms
EDFN 308 – Teaching and Learning
9 No Equivalencies at City Colleges of Chicago.
Floating courses must be completed before Level IV:
BLBC 340 – Methods of Teaching English Learners
EDFN 343 – Using Technology in Classrooms
ELED 304 – Inquiry Based Social Studies in the
Elementary Grades
PEMT 235 – Teaching Physical and Health Education
Concepts for Classroom teachers
11 No Equivalencies at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Completion of all Northeastern and Goodwin College of Education General Education Requirements.
• Completion of all professional education sequence courses and requirements.
• Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Maintain professional sequence GPA of 3.0.
In order for students to be entitled by Northeastern Illinois University for a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in
Elementary Education (1-6), they must have received a “B” or better in student teaching and have passed the Test of Academic
Proficiency (TAP) and the ILTS Content Area Test Elementary Grades 1-6 (197-200). In order for students to be licensed by the Illinois
* These courses are part of the professional sequence in Elementary Education and are only offered at Northeastern.
Consult with assigned Program Advisor.
Area of Concentration – 9 Credit Hours
The Area of Concentration consists of 9 credit hours chosen in consultation with your Elementary Education advisor. This
requirement consists of courses in an area of interest, an area in which the student would like to gain endorsement, or a
content area in which the student plans to teach.
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Northeastern Illinois University is committed to providing an affordable education. That’s why our tuition and fees are
among the most affordable of the Illinois Public Universities. We offer a tuition guarantee program that guarantees
incoming students the same tuition rate for four years.
For information about financing your education at Northeastern, including Financial Aid and Scholarship opportunities,
please see our website: http://www.neiu.edu/financial-aid
/. You may also contact our Financial Aid Office directly at (773)
442-5016 or email Financial-Aid@neiu.edu. If you are completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
Northeastern’s federal School code is 001693.
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Provost and Deans Merit Scholarships for TRANSFER students:
Provost Merit Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to new transfers who meet the following criteria and who apply early
for admission. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis:
• Admitted entering transfer students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (or at least 60 earned
credits).
• Must have at least a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50.
• Must be an Illinois resident.
• Must be enrolled as a full time student at Northeastern.
Deans Merit Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to new transfers who meet the following criteria and who apply early
for admission. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis:
• Admitted entering transfer students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (or at least 60 earned credit
hours.
• Must have at least a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00.
• Must be an Illinois resident.
• Must be enrolled as a full time student at Northeastern.
Until all of the scholarships are awarded, students who meet these qualifications will automatically be considered for the
Provost and Deans Merit Scholarships at the time of applying for admission to Northeastern. Completing an additional
application is not necessary. The Office of Scholarships may be reached at (773) 442-4606 or scholarships@neiu.edu
.