Transfer Information

March 2008

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science – Special Education
Click here for (Elementary Endorsement, Grades K-8)
Click here for (Secondary Endorsement, Grades 7-12)
 

·         This is only a guide.  Students should contact the transfer school for program advising.

·         Coursework with a grade of at least 2.0 will be transferable.

·         Students do not need to complete all the courses listed below before transferring.

·         It is strongly recommended that student complete the MACRAO Agreement.

·         Criteria for Candidacy and Admission to Teacher Education at CMU is involved and students need to be informed about the process.  Information is at https://bulletins.cmich.edu/2007/ug/gen-acad/teach-cert.asp

·         All Michigan Teacher Programs require students attain state-approved passing scores in reading, written English, and mathematics on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification as determined by the Michigan Department of Education.  (Passing scores on these tests are mandated for all teacher education candidates seeking teacher certification.)  Consider taking this test in the second semester of your freshman year or the equivalent time if you are a part-time student.

·         This is a limited enrollment program.

·         Provisional Admissions to Teacher Education
CMU has initiated a Provisional Admissions Program to assist community college transfer students and to recruit quality students into the teaching profession. This program is designed for students seeking admission to the wide variety of teaching fields available at CMU, including elementary, middle, secondary, and special education.
While the admissions acceptance rate for community college transfer students has averaged 97 percent, many students like to begin the process early to be sure of their future in teacher education. For specific information, contact CMU Admissions toll free at (888) 292-5366.

 

I. General Education

Credits

Courses
Communication
Speech

6
3

 ENG 131, 132
SPH 231

Natural Science

8 (choose 2 from 2 different areas)

BIO 131, 132, 151, 152; CEM 121, 131, 132, 141; GEL 160; NSC 131; PHY 131, 151, 251

Mathematics

3

MTH 131 or higher

Humanities for elementary endorsement ONLY

8 (choose 3 from two different areas)

ART 111, 112; THR 116; ENG 246, 247, 252, 255, 256, 257; HUM 131; MUS 130, 131; HIS 120, 131, 132, 231, 232

Humanities for secondary endorsement ONLY

3 (choose 1)

3 (choose 1)

3 (choose 1)

PHL 231, 232

HIS 131, 132, 231, 232

ENG 255, 256

Social Science

3

6

PLS 141

PSY 140, 252

II. Additional Requirements for elementary endorsement ONLY

 

EDU 221 (formerly EDU 121) (Need at least 3.0 gpa)

MTH 210; MUS 133

Minor academic courses*

II. Additional Requirements for secondary endorsement ONLY

 

EDU 221 (formerly EDU 121) (Need at least 3.0 gpa)

Minor academic courses*

*These electives should be selected from transferable JCC courses to apply to your "teaching" minor. Check the current CMU Bulletin for a listing of available programs of study.

Students are required to present evidence of at least 45 clock hours of experience working with children or youth in a classroom setting prior to their admission to the Teacher Education Program.  A 2.7 or higher CMU GPA must be established to be considered for admission to CMU’s Teacher Education Program. This is a limited enrollment program. Further admission requirements information should be obtained from CMU Teacher Education Student Services, 203 Ronan Hall, (989) 774-3308.