Seamless Transition to Your B.A.

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies deal exclusively with students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from North Iowa Area 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.

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

B.A. Degree for Secondary Education 5-12 Program

Secondary Education 5-12 Program:
EDCO 250 - Educational Psychology / Human Development..................................PSY 281 - Educational Psychology and
                                                                                                                                   PSY 223 - Child and Adolescent Psychology
EDCO 260/261* - Directed Observation..............................................................EDU 219 - Field Experience and Seminar
EDCO 280 - Structure/Philosophy American Education...........................................EDU 216 - Introduction to Teaching
EDCO 290 or EDCO 291/292* - Supervised Participation
EDCO 300 - Exceptional Learner........................................................................EDU 246 - Including Exceptional Students
EDCO 370 - Human Relations
EDCO 390 - Instructional Technology.................................................................EDU 250 - Ed Media & Classroom Computer Technology
EDCO 401 - Classroom Mgmt/Evaluation Techniques
SEDU 400 - Reading Strategies for Secondary Teachers
SEDU 402 - Secondary Methods Course
SEDU 405 - Field Experience/Methods
SEDU 490 - Student Teaching
SEDU 490 - Student Teaching
*EDCO 261, 291 & 292 may reduce hours required.

Required 5-12 Certification Supporting Work:
ART/MUS/THEA - Fine Art Appreciation
HIST/PSCN/PSPA - American History/Gov't
BIOL - Biology
CHEM/PHYS/GENS - Physical Science
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Communication

See General Education Requirements in the 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 Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Mason City Site at 866.849.0330 or 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401.