May 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Credit Course Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  2026-2027 Academic Calendar
  New Degrees, Certificates, and Courses for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
  New Students: Start Here
  Current Students: Register for Classes
  Search for Courses
  Explore Areas of Academic and Career Interest
  Programs Listed by Department
  Degrees and Certificates Offered
  Transfer Degrees
  Transfer Programs Information
  University Center Programs and Transfer Guides
  Requirements For Associate In Applied Science (AAS Degree Programs)
  GECC Credential
  The MCC Advantage
  Residency Requirements
  Admission, Registration, and Payment Procedures
  Academic Policies and Standards
  Workforce and Community Development Programs and Services
  Academic and Student Services
  Graduation
  Legal Guidelines
  Catalog Addendums
HELP
2026-2027 Credit Course Catalog

University Center | Dual Credit | Prairie Ridge High School - Elementary Education

B.A. in Elementary Education, Aurora University

1+1+2 Plan with Prairie Ridge High School

 

EARN ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CREDIT WITH THESE DUAL CREDIT COURSES THAT ARE OFFERED AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL*

COURSE CLASS MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
ENG 151   Composition I    IAI COMMUNICATIONS ** 3  
ENG 152   Composition II    IAI COMMUNICATIONS    3  
HIS 170  or HIS 172   United States History I   or United States History II    IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AU PRE REQ)    3  
PSY 151   Introduction to Psychology    IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AU PRE REQ)   3  
COM 151   Introduction to Speech    IAI COMMUNICATIONS   3  
Potential Credits Earned in HS     15  

 

YEAR TWO AT MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE- Associate in Science (AS) recommended

 

Semester 1(Summer)

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
IAI FINE ARTS    IAI FINE ARTS    IAI FINE ARTS    3  
IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   3  
Total Credits     6  

 

Semester 2

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
BIO 110   Introduction to Human Biology    IAI LIFE SCIENCE (AU PRE REQ)    4  
EDU 251   Introduction to Education    EDU2100 FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (AU PRE REQ) 3  
EDU 253   Children with Exceptionalities    SPED 2120 CHARACTERISTICS/IDENTIFICATION OF DISABILITIES AND THE LAW (AU PRE REQ) 3  
MAT 201  ¹ Math Foundations for Elem Educ I  ¹  MTH1210 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I (AU PRE REQ) 3  
PSY 271   Educational Psychology    IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES   / EDU2260 LEARNING THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS K-12 (AU PRE REQ) 3  
Total Credits     16  

¹Pre-requisites MAT 096 and MAT 099 or math placement test or placement by ACT/SAT score needed

Semester 3

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
EAS 101   Introduction to Earth Science    IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE   /NSM1400 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (AU PRE REQ) 4  
EDU 252   Children’s Literature    IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES   / ENG3185 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (AU PRE REQ) 3  
MAT 202   Math Foundations for Elem Educ II    IAI MATHEMATICS   /MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II (AU PRE REQ) 3  
PSY 251   Child Psychology    IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES   / PSY3350 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (AU PRE REQ) 3  
EDU 290   Topics in Education    EDU2300 TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS (AU PRE REQ) 3  
Total Credits     16  

 

Semester 4(Summer)

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
IAI ELECTIVE***   IAI ELECTIVE***   IAI ELECTIVE***   3  
CHM 164   Introductory Chemistry    IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE (AU PRE REQ   4  
Total Credits     7  

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT MCC 60

***ELECTIVES CAN BE FULLFILLED THROUGH DUAL CREDIT COURSEWORK.

 

MCC REQUIREMENTS REQ CREDITS
IAI HUM/FINE ARTS 6
IAI SOC & BEHAV SCIENCES 6
IAI PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES 11
IAI MATHEMATICS 6
IAI COMMUNICATIONS 9
GEN EDUC CORE 38
ELECTIVES (approximate) 22


 

YEAR THREE AT UNIVERSITY CENTER CREDITS COMPLETED
SPED 3820 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILTIES 4  
EDU3120 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR TEACHING ESL 4  
EDU3350 DEMOCRACY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR TEACHERS 4  
EDU2810 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION 0.5  
SPED3560 LITERACY LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 4  
EDU 3330 SCIENCE INQUIRY METHODS 4  
EDU 3360 MATHEMATICS METHODS 4  
EDU3810 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION 0.5  
Total Credits 25  

 

YEAR FOUR AT UNIVERSITY CENTER CREDITS COMPLETED
SPED3750 PROSOCIAL SKILLS AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS 4  
EDU3365 METHODS OF READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS IN PRIMARY GRADES 4  
EDU3355 ASSESSMENT 4  
SPED4620 COLLABORATION MODELS FOR INCLUSION 4  
EDU3420 FINE ARTS METHODS 2  
EDU3500 PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS 2  
EDU3380 METHODS OF READING/LANGUAGE ARTS IN GRADES 3-8 4  
EDU4810 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION .5  
EDU4750 STUDENT TEACHING 13  
EDU7460 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR 2  
Total Credits 39.5  

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT AU             64.5

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS FOR BA DEGREE COMPLETED 124.50

 

 MCC is a participant in the Illinois ArticulationInitiative (IAI). This statewide agreement between many Illinois colleges and universities establishes a”package” of lower-divisiongeneral education coursework accepted at all participating schools. **IAI requirements based on what is offered in the high school, however students can take other courses that are offered as long as they meet the IAI requirement. Courses required for transfer are denoted on plan. *Suggested courses are based on courses available in high school, however if student is unable to complete they can take at MCC before transferring to the university.