Transfer Information

March 2008

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science

Click here for Secondary Education (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/2004/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
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MU 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 provisional admissions to be considered complete, students must have completed at least 45 semester hours of course work with a 2.7 or higher grade point average. For more information, contact CMU Admissions toll free at (888) 292-5366.

·      Art Teacher Certification Requirements Change
In June 2001 the State Board of Education approved new requirements and standards for the preparation of Visual Arts teachers. This new endorsement requires a minimum 51-semester-hour major and does not require an additional minor. These new standards are aligned with those developed by the National Art Education Association. Students who seek an endorsement in art will be required to major in art education and will receive K-12 certification.
 

I. General Education

Credits

Courses

Communication

Speech

6

3

ENG 131, 132 

SPH 231

Natural Science

8 (choose 2 from different disciplines)

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

Mathematics

3

MTH 131 or higher

Humanities

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 Recommendations

 

EDU 221 (complete at least 3.0 GPA)

One of the following: SPN 131, 132, 231, 232 

Major/minor academic courses*

*Secondary intending teachers need to major in an academic subject and minor in a second academic subject they plan to teach. Check the current CMU Bulletin for a listing of available programs of study.

A total of 124 credits is required for completion of the degree. A maximum of 62 credit hours required for completion of the degree at CMU may be transferred from JCC.

This is only a guide. Please refer to the Central Michigan University catalog for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program requirements, etc. For further information and advising please contact Central Michigan University, (989) 774-3308.