July 2007
For Transfer to
Western Michigan University
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Elementary Education
Students planning to major in elementary education have three options
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OPTION I: General
Elementary Education
You must complete three minors:
Elementary Group Minors
(EGM)
·
Elementary Education Minor
(EED 26-31 hours) - comprised of 300-400 level courses taken after
admission to the College of Education (Professional Program) - it
includes student teaching
·
Select two (2) of the following four (4) minors.
Some of the minors require careful planning in order to proceed
efficiently.
1.
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics (MAT)
2.
Elementary Integrated Science (SCI)
3.
Elementary Language Arts
4.
Elementary Social Studies (SOE)
You will receive
teacher certification in Kindergarten - 5 grade in all subjects and
grades 6 – 8 in your second and third minors. You will also be
certified to teach Kindergarten – 8 grades in all subjects when teaching
in a self-contained classroom. A self-contained classroom is
defined as one in which the majority of instruction will be provided by
one teacher. |
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OPTION II: Early
Childhood Education
You must complete three minors:
Elementary Group Minors
(EGM)
·
Elementary Childhood Professional Education Minor
(ECH)
·
Select two (2) of the following four (4) minors.
Some of the minors require careful planning in order to proceed
efficiently.
1.
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics (MAT)
2.
Elementary Integrated Science (SCI)
3.
Elementary Language Arts
4.
Elementary Social Studies (SOE)
You will receive an
Early Childhood Specialist (ZA: pre-school/young five programs)
endorsement. You will also receive teacher certification in
Kindergarten - 5 grade in all subjects and grades 6 – 8 in your second
and third minors. You will also be certified to teach Kindergarten
– 8 grades in all subjects when teaching in a self-contained classroom.
A self-contained classroom is defined as one in which the majority of
instruction will be provided by one teacher. |
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OPTION III: Specific
Program Majors – contact WMU directly if you plan to take this option
DO NOT FOLLOW THIS GUIDESHEET!
You may select one of
the following major and minor combinations:
1)
Physical Education (PYE) major – Elementary or Early Childhood
Education (EED/ECH) minor
For this program, you
will receive teacher certification Kindergarten – 12 grade in your
major, Kindergarten – 5 grade in all subjects, and Kindergarten – 8 in
all subjects when teaching in a self-contained classroom. A
self-contained classroom is defined as one in which the majority of
instruction will be provided by one teacher.
2)
Art (ATE) major - Elementary or Early Childhood Education
(EED/ECH) minor
3)
Music (MUS) major - Elementary or Early Childhood Education
(EED/ECH) minor
4)
Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPN) major - Elementary or Early
Childhood Education (EED/ECH) minor
These three majors
require admission to the specific program, and you must contact the
appropriate area. Elementary music majors will receive teacher
certification Kindergarten – 8 grade in music, Kindergarten – 5 grade in
all subjects, and Kindergarten – 8 in all subjects when teaching in a
self-contained classroom. Art and Speech Pathology majors will
receive Kindergarten – 12 grade certification in the major area,
Kindergarten – 5 grade in all subjects, and Kindergarten – 8 in all
subjects when teaching in a self-contained classroom. A
self-contained classroom is defined as one in which the majority of
instruction will be provided by one teacher. |
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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 students complete the MACRAO Agreement.
When possible
students will want to plan so that courses in teachable minors count toward
courses in the MACRAO Agreement.
Requirements for Admission
Students wishing to enter the Elementary Education program must meet the
following minimum requirements at the time of application:
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Completion of at least 35
credit hours
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Completion of ENG 131, 132
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Completion of PSY 252 with
grade of "C" (2.0) or better - do not take later than first semester
of sophomore year or equivalent if part-time student
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Achievement of passing
scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) - Basic Skills
Section
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Achieve at least a 2.5
grade point average
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Completion of a formal
application. Effective February, 2005: Once the above requirements are
met, students must submit a completed application to the College of
Education Office or Admissions and Advising. That is, as of February, 2005,
there will be “rolling admissions” rather than the “one yearly admit date.”
EED: Elementary Professional
Education Program
(NOT early childhood education): Option I only
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Below is a part of an
advising checklist similar to what you would follow at WMU.
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All courses in this program
require a 2.0 or better.
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WMU Course |
Credit Hours |
JCC Course |
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JCC prerequisite for PSY 252 |
4 |
PSY 140 |
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ED 250 – Human Development |
3 |
PSY 252 |
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MATH 150 – Number Concepts – Elementary/Middle Teachers |
3 |
MTH 210 |
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MATH 151 – Geometry - Elementary/Middle Teachers (taken at WMU) |
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MATH 265 – Probability & Stats - Elem/Middle Teachers (taken at WMU) |
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Select one: ENGL 382 – Lit. for Young Children OR ENGL 383 – Lit for
Interm Reader (taken at WMU) |
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THEA 100 ( additional options at WMU) |
3 |
THR 116 or MUS 131 |
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Select one: ART 200 – Creative Process Thru Art OR MUS 240 Music for
Classroom |
3 |
ART 131 OR MUS 133 |
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ED
430 – Creativity in the Elementary Classroom (taken at WMU) |
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BIOS 170 – Life Science for Elem. Educators I (taken at WMU) |
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PHYS 180 – Physical Science for Elem. Educators I |
3 |
PHY 131 |
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GEOG 190 – Earth Science for Elem. Educators I (taken at WMU) |
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Select one course from two of the following groups:
If you complete this at JCC you would choose one of the life science
options and CEM 141 |
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LIFE SCIENCE: BIOS 270 OR 105 OR 112 OR 150 OR 240 |
4 |
BIO 131 OR
BIO 155
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE: ENGR 101 OR SCI 280 OR CHEM 110/111 OR 151/152 OR
190/191 OR PHYS 100 OR 102 OR 104 OR 106 |
4 |
CEM 141 |
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EARTH SCIENCE: GEOS 100 OR 144 OR 200 OR 290 OR 301 OR 312 OR 322 |
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Select one: ANTH 120 – Peoples of the World OR SOC/A-S 304 – Nonwestern
World |
3 |
ANT 131 |
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ECON 100 – Economics for Elem. Education (taken at WMU) |
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GEOG 102 – World Geography Through Media and Maps (taken at WMU) |
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PSCI 200 – National Government |
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PLS 141 |
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Select one: HIST 210 – U.S. Hist. ro 1877 or HIST 211 – U.S. Hist since
1877 |
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HIS 231 OR HIS 232 |
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Select one: HIST 302 – World to 1500 OR HIST 303 – World Since 1500 (taken
at WMU) |
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TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
YOU MUST BE ACCEPTED UNTO UPPER PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
There are 51 required credits once you have been accepted
into the upper professional level. Two (2) JCC courses meet
requirements, and may be completed at JCC. It is at the upper
professional level that the Elementary Professional Education Program
differs from the Early Childhood Professional Education Program. |
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ED
378 – Literacy/Language II: Content Areas |
3 |
ECE 130 |
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SPED 527 – Learners with Disabilities in General Classrooms |
3 |
ECE 132 |
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Remaining courses to be taken at WMU |
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ECH: Early Childhood
Professional Education Program: Option II only
-
Below is a part of an
advising checklist similar to what you would follow at WMU.
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If you are following Option
III, with the Elementary Education minor, contact
Western
Michigan
University as soon as possible so you are properly informed about the
requirements for you specific area.
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All courses in this program
require a 2.0 or better.
|
WMU Course |
Credit Hours |
JCC Course |
|
JCC prerequisite for PSY 252 |
4 |
PSY 140 |
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ED 250 – Human Development |
3 |
PSY 252 |
|
MATH 150 – Number Concepts – Elementary/Middle Teachers |
3 |
MTH 210 |
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MATH 151 – Geometry - Elementary/Middle Teachers (taken at WMU) |
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MATH 265 – Probability & Stats - Elem/Middle Teachers (taken at WMU) |
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|
Select one: ENGL 382 – Lit. for Young Children OR ENGL 383 – Lit for
Interm Reader (taken at WMU) |
|
|
|
THEA 100 ( additional options at WMU) |
3 |
THR 116 or MUS 131 |
|
Select one: ART 200 – Creative Process Thru Art OR MUS 240 Music for
Classroom |
3 |
ART 131 OR MUS 133 |
|
ED
430 – Creativity in the Elementary Classroom (taken at WMU) |
|
|
|
BIOS 170 – Life Science for Elem. Educators I (taken at WMU) |
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PHYS 180 – Physical Science for Elem. Educators I |
3 |
PHY 131 |
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GEOG 190 – Earth Science for Elem. Educators I (taken at WMU) |
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Select one course from two of the following groups:
If you complete this at JCC you would choose one of the life science
options and CEM 141 |
|
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LIFE SCIENCE: BIOS 270 OR 105 OR 112 OR 150 OR 240 |
4 |
BIO 131 OR
BIO 155
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE: ENGR 101 OR SCI 280 OR CHEM 110/111 OR 151/152 OR
190/191 OR PHYS 100 OR 102 OR 104 OR 106 |
4 |
CEM 141 |
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EARTH SCIENCE: GEOS 100 OR 144 OR 200 OR 290 OR 301 OR 312 OR 322 |
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Select one: ANTH 120 – Peoples of the World OR SOC/A-S 304 – Nonwestern
World |
3 |
ANT 131 |
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ECON 100 – Economics for Elem. Education (taken at WMU) |
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GEOG 102 – World Geography Through Media and Maps (taken at WMU) |
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PSCI 200 – National Government |
|
PLS 141 |
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Select one: HIST 210 – U.S. Hist. ro 1877 or HIST 211 – U.S. Hist since
1877 |
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HIS 231 OR HIS 232 |
|
Select one: HIST 302 – World to 1500 OR HIST 303 – World Since 1500 (taken
at WMU) |
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TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
YOU MUST BE ACCEPTED UNTO UPPER PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
There are 60 required credits once you have been accepted
into the upper professional level. Four (4) JCC courses meet
requirements. These may be completed at JCC. It is at the
upper professional level that the Elementary Professional Education
Program differs from the Early Childhood Professional Education Program. |
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ED
350 – Young Children /Families/Society |
3 |
ECE 142 |
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ED
378 – Literacy/Language II: Content Areas |
3 |
ECE 130 |
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ED/FCS 575 – Administration of Child Development Centers |
3 |
ECE 133 |
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SPED 527 – Learners with Disabilities in General Classrooms |
3 |
ECE 132 |
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Remaining courses to be taken at WMU |
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Courses available at JCC
which count toward additional minor – Option I (EED) and Option II (ECH)
must select two of the following four minors.
·
Elementary
Language Arts Minor: 26-28 credits (3 can be completed at JCC)
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Poetry & Drama or
African-American Literature |
3 credits (choose 1) |
ENG 247
ENG 249 |
·
Elementary
Social Studies Minor (SOE): 27-28 credits (15 can be completed at
JCC)
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Cultural Anthropology |
3 credits |
ANT 131 |
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American National Government |
3 credits |
PLS 141 |
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US
Development Through Civil War |
3 credits |
HIS 231 |
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US 232 Development
of U.S. from the Civil War |
3 credits |
HIS 232 |
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World Regions |
3 credits |
GEO 132 |
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Elementary
and Middle School Mathematics Teaching Minor (MAT): 23 credits (3 can be
completed at JCC)
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MTH 210 Foundations of Mathematics |
3 credits |
MTH 210 |
·
Elementary
Integrated Science Minor (SCI) – 28 hours (7 can be completed at JCC, those
7 WMU credits will be 9 JCC credits)
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Conceptual Physics |
4 credits |
PHY 131 |
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General Inorganic Chemistry |
5 credits |
CEM 141 |
This is only a guide. Please refer to the Western Michigan University catalog
for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program
requirements, etc. Further information and advising; please contact Western
Michigan University, Admissions Office, (269) 387-3474.
