Your future. Our promise.
Are you interested in a career that will make a difference in the lives of others? Want to have a positive impact on the social and intellectual development of children? Are you earning your Associate of Arts degree and looking for what’s next? If so, Aurora University has a convenient opportunity for you to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education degree close to home through the University Center at McHenry County College.
The Aurora University Elementary Education program is designed to develop teachers who strive for excellence in teaching. As a result, thousands of AU Elementary Education graduates are successful teachers today. That’s because we believe in our students and their capacity to be a positive influence in the world.
AU’s approach to teacher education combines a strong academic core with experiences in professional learning communities. The art and science of teaching will be brought to life for you through interviews, observations, and collaboration with professional teachers. This approach will build your confidence and make you well prepared for student teaching.
Take the next step.
For more information, please contact:
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April Hix, Assistant Director of Transfer Enrollment at Aurora University
ahix@aurora.edu | 630-844-5441
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Jackie Magaña, Transfer Admission Counselor at Aurora University
jmagana@aurora.edu | 630-844-5789
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University Center at McHenry County College
ucenter@mchenry.edu | 815-479-7600
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Year One
Semester I (15 semester hours)
Semester II (15-16 semester hours)
Year Two
Semester I (15-16 semester hours)
Semester II (16 semester hours)
Year Three
| Aurora University Course Number |
Aurora University Course Title |
Semester Hours |
| SPED 3820 |
Psychological Assessment of Students with Disabilities |
4 |
| EDU 3120 |
Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL |
4 |
| EDU 3350 |
Democracy, Diversity, and Social Justice For Teachers |
4 |
| EDU 2810 |
Selected Topics in Education |
0.5 |
| SPED 3560 |
Literacy Learning for Students with Disabilities |
4 |
| EDU 3330 |
Science Inquiry Methods |
4 |
| EDU 3360 |
Mathematics Methods |
4 |
| EDU 3810 |
Selected Topics in Education |
0.5 |
Total Year Three Semester Hours: 25
Year Four
| Aurora University Course Number |
Aurora University Course Title |
Semester Hours |
| SPED 3750 |
Prosocial Skills and Challenging Behaviors |
4 |
| EDU 3365 |
Methods of Reading and Language Arts in Primary Grades |
4 |
| EDU 3355 |
Assessment |
4 |
| SPED 4620 |
Collaboration Models for Inclusion |
4 |
| EDU 3420 |
Fine Arts Methods |
2 |
| EDU 3500 |
Physical Education Methods |
2 |
| EDU 3380 |
Methods of Reading/Language Arts in Grades 3-6 |
4 |
| EDU 4810 |
Selected Topics in Education |
0.5 |
| EDU 4750 |
Student Teaching |
13 |
| EDU 4760 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
2 |
Total Year Four Semester Hours: 39.5
Total Semester Hours Completed at Aurora University: 64.5
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Total Semester Hours Completed at McHenry County College: 61-63
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Total Semester Hours for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: 125.5-127.5
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The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is offered on the Aurora campus and at the University Center at McHenry County College.
A 3.0 major GPA is required one semester prior to student teaching. You must meet all Aurora University School of Education requirements prior to starting the program. For more information, visit aurora.edu.
The Aurora University School of Education is continuously redesigning its program based on current research, Illinois State Board of Education mandates, state law, and the university’s conceptual framework. All teacher candidates must be cognizant of the possibility that a redesign may alter requirements listed in the catalog and the program of the student could be subjected to new required program changes.
Please note you may also need to complete other requirements.
