Macomb Community College - Children and Families
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, & HUMAN SERVICES
Macomb Community College: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Education: Early Childhood Studies
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Children and Families
Macomb Community College - Before Transfer
| Major Requirements | Minimum 62 Hrs |
|---|---|
| Semester 1: | |
| ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development | 4 |
GEN ED - Group I.A Satisfies MTA ENGL 1180 - Communications 1 or ENGL 1210 - Composition 1 | 3-4 |
GEN ED - Group II Satisfies MTA Take one (1) course from any of the following: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, ENVS, GEOL, MATH (1100 or above to meet MTA), PHSA, or PHYS | 2-6 |
GEN ED - Group III Satisfies MTA PSYC 1010 - Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| Semester 2: | |
| ECHS 1150 - Infant-Toddler Development & Curriculum | 4 |
| ECHS 1200 - Early Childhood Curriculums | 4 |
GEN ED - Group I.B Satisfies MTA ENGL 1190 - Communications 2 or ENGL 1220 - Composition 2 | 3-4 |
| Semester 3: | |
| ECHS 1250 - Family, School, and Community | 3 |
| ECHS 1350 - The Arts in Early Education | 3 |
| ECHS 1710 - Child Care Management | 3 |
| ECHS 2220 - Planning & Teaching the Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
GEN ED - Group IV Satisfies MTA Take one (1) course from any of the following: Art, Creative Writing, Foreign language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, INTL 2800, Literature, Music, or Philosophy | 2-4 |
| Semester 4: | |
| ECHS 1520 - The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECHS 2000 - Guidance & Behavior | 3 |
| ECHS 2315 - Advocacy for Educators | 2 |
| ECHS 2330 - Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| ECHS 2550 - Early Childhood Practicum Seminar | 3 |
Elective: Select credit hours as needed to reach minimum degree requirements ECHS 1550, ECHS 1580, ECHS 1801, EDUC 1010, EDUC 2010, ENGL 2640, PSYC 2210, SOCY 1210, SPCH 1060 | Variable |
Updated: 8/5/2020
General Education--Michigan Transfer Agreement plan*
Students who complete a Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) will satisfy most general education requirements for University of Michigan-Dearborn. Students who do not receive the MTA endorsement must still satisfy all general education requirements for University of Michigan-Dearborn. Meet with a Macomb academic advisor or counselor for assistance with course planning. For additional information visit: www.macomb.edu/transfer.
| Requirement | Minimum 30 Hrs |
|---|---|
Basic Composition: ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 and ENGL 1190 or ENGL 1220 | - |
Mathematics--1 course: Met if a course below is selected in Semester 1, Group II MATH 1100, MATH 1360, MATH 1370, MATH 1415, MATH 1435, MATH 1465, MATH 1760, MATH 1770, MATH 2000, MATH 2200, MATH 2760, MATH 2770 | (3-5) |
Humanities & Fine Arts-- 2 courses needed from different subject areas: Select 1 course from subject area not selected in Semester 3, Group IV any ARAB, any CHIN, any FREN, any GRMN, any ITAL, any SPAN (except SPAN 1265), ARTT 1620, ARTT 1625, ARTT 2650, ARTT 2660, ENGL 1730, ENGL 2410, ENGL 2420, ENGL 2510, ENGL 2520, ENGL 2600, ENGL 2610, ENGL 2640, ENGL 2710, ENGL 2720, ENGL 2730, ENGL 2740, ENGL 2800, ENGL 2810, ENGL 2850, any HUMN, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, INTL 2800, MUSC 1030, MUSC 1040, MUSC 1050, MUSC 1060, MUSC 1070, MUSC 1160, MUSC 1170, MUSC 2080, MUSC 2180, MUSC 2710, MUSC 2720, or any PHIL | 2-4 |
Sciences--2 courses needed from different subject areas, with one course containing a lab If selected in Semester 1, Group II select a different subject area (1 course must have a lab) 1 course from: BIOL 1000, BIOL 1010, BIOL 1310, BIOL 2400, BIOL 2540, BIOL 2710, BIOL 2730, CHEM 1000, CHEM 1050, CHEM 1060, CHEM 1170, CHEM 1180, CHEM 2270, CHEM 2280, ESCI 1210, GEOL 1140, GEOL 1150, PHSA 1050, PHYS 1180, PHYS 1190, PHYS 2220 or PHYS 2230 And 1 additional course from a different science area: any ASTR, any BIOL, any CHEM, any ENVS, any ESCI, any GEOL, any PHSA, or any PHYS | 7-11 |
Social Sciences--2 courses from different subject areas: PSYC 1010 - Introductory Psychology And 1 additional course from: any ANTH, any ECON, any GEOG, any HIST, INTL 2010, any POLS, or any SOCY | 3-4 |
| If needed, complete an additional course(s) from the applicable general education categories above to reach the minimum 30 MTA required credit hours | - |
Updated: 8/5/2020
University of Michigan-Dearborn Coursework - After Transfer:
| Major Requirements: | 48 Hrs |
|---|---|
| EDC 414 - Early Childhood Special Needs | 3 |
| EDC 439 - Child Maltreatment and Trauma | 3 |
| HHS 210 - Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| HHS 305 - Introduction to Therapeutic Play | 3 |
| HHS 310 - System of Care | 3 |
| HHS 312 - Family Preservation and Recovery | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements (Students select one concentration) | |
| Child Studies Concentration: | |
| EDA 419 - Early Literacy and Language Development | 3 |
| EDD 406/410 - Early Childhood Strategies | 4 |
| EDD 411/412 - Early Childhood Directed Teaching & Seminar | 6 |
| EDD 446 - Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Agency Focus Concentration: | |
| HHS 350 - Community Organizing for Health | 3 |
| HHS 407 - Fundraising and Grant Writing | 3 |
| HHS 425 - Working with Children in a Healthcare Setting | 3 |
| EDD 418 - Children and Families Internship | 4 |
| SOC 200 - Understanding Society | 3 |
| University Electives | 14 |
| Maximum Macomb Credits = | Minimum credits at U of M - Dearborn = | Minimum credits for Bachelor of Arts in Children and Families: 120 credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 48 |
Important Information:
- All content is for informational purposes and is designed to be used as a tool to assist students with transfer information but should not be used for self-advising.
- When pursuing a Macomb degree work closely with a Macomb and University of Michigan-Dearborn advisor to ensure BOTH the Macomb and UM-Dearborn degree requirements are being met.
- A minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA or better is required for admission.
- With this agreement, UM-Dearborn will accept 72 credits from Macomb Community College, which exceeds the maximum of 62 for transfer students.
- UM-Dearborn requires 48 credits of upper level coursework (300 level courses or higher, or direct equivalents).
- Macomb and UM-Dearborn reserve the right to make any necessary changes to courses, provisions, or transfer requirements without notice.
- It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of changes that affect their transfer program. Students are strongly encouraged to contact UM-Dearborn's College of Education, Health, and Human Services on an annual basis to review their program requirements.
- Please contact UM-Dearborn at 313-593-5090 to schedule an advising appointment, or to view additional information visit: www.umdearborn.edu/cehhs
Updated: 8/5/2020
Bachelor of Arts in Children and Families – Macomb Community College
Articulation for Associates of Applied Science in Education: Early Childhood Studies
Major Requirements (31 Cr. Hrs.):
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs | DDC | Macomb CC Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDC 240 | Psychology of Child Development | 4 | GESB | ECHS 1100* |
| EDC 241 | Practicum: Psyc of Child Dev | 1 | waived if ECHS 2330 taken | |
| EDC 412 | Social Dev/Positive Guidance Techniques | 3 | ECHS 2000 | |
| EDC 414 | Early Childhood Special Needs | 3 | GEIN | |
| EDC 439 | Child Maltreatment & Trauma | 3 | GEIN | |
| EDC 442 | Family/School/Community Collaboration | 3 | GEWI | ECHS 1250 |
| EDB 422 | Early Childhood Leadership & Administration | 3 | ECHS 1710 | |
| HHS 210 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | ||
| HHS 305 | Intro to Therapeutic Play | 3 | ||
| HHS 310 | System of Care | 3 | ||
| HHS 312 | Family Preservation & Recovery | 3 |
Select One Concentration:
Concentration: Child Studies (16 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs | DDC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDA 419 | Early Literacy and Language Development | 3 | ||
| EDD 406/410 | Early Childhood Strategies | 4 | GECE | |
| EDD 411/412 | Early Childhood Directed Teaching & Seminar | 6 | ||
| EDD 446 | Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood | 3 |
Concentration: Agency Focused (16 Cr. Hrs.):
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs | DDC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHS 350 | Community Organizing for Health | 3 | GEIN | |
| HHS 407 | Fundraising & Grant Writing | 3 | ||
| HHS 425 | Work w/Child in Health Setting | 3 | ||
| EDD 418 | Children and Families Intern | 4 | ||
| SOC 200 | Understanding Society | 3 | GESB |
*Must meet Dearborn Discovery Core Requirements: see http://umdearborn.edu/696973/ for details.
| DDC Requirement | Suggested Course(s) to Meet DDC Requirement: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Written & Oral Communication (WOC) | 6 credits | ENGL 1180 or 1210 | ENGL 1190 or 1220 |
| Upper-Level Writing Intensive (ULW) | 3 credits | ECHS 1250 | |
| Quant. Thinking/Problem Solving (QTP) | 3 credits | ||
| Critical & Creative Thinking (CCT) | 3 credits | ||
| Natural Sciences (NS) | 7 credits | Gen Ed Group II | |
| Social & Behavioral Analysis (SBA) | 7 credits | ECHS 1100 | PSYC 1010 |
| Humanities & the Arts (HA) | 6 credits | Gen Ed Group IV | ECHS 1350 |
| Intersections (INT) | 6 credits | ECHS 1520 | |
| Capstone Experience(CAP) | 3 credits | ||
Elective Credits:
| Macomb Course Number | Macomb Course Name | Credits | UM-Dearborn Course Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1180 or 1210 | Gen Ed 1.A | 4 | COMP 105 |
| Science or Math | Gen ED Group II (rec. Science) | 4 | Varies – DDC NS |
| PSYC 1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | PSYC 101 |
| ECHS 1150 | Infant-Toddler Dev. And Curriculum | 4 | EDUC 1150x |
| ECHS 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculums | 4 | EDUC 1200x |
| ENGL 1190 or 1220 | Communications or Composition 2 | 3 or 4 | COMP 106 |
| ECHS 1350 | The Arts in Early Education | 3 | EXPS 250 |
| ECHS 2220 | Planning and Teaching the EC Curr. | 4 | EDUC 2220x |
| Hum/Arts | GEN ED Group IV (rec. Art, Hum, or Music) | 4 | DDC HA |
| ECHS 1520 | The Exceptional Child | 3 | EDC 460 |
| ECHS 2315 | Advocacy for Educators | 2 | EDUC 2315x |
| ECHS 2330 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 | EDUC 2330x |
| ECHS 2550 | Early Childhood Seminar | 3 | EDUC 2550x |
| ECHS 1100 | Early Childhood Development | 4 | EDC 240 |
| ECHS 2000 | Guidance and Behavior | 3 | EDC 412 |
| ECHS 1250 | Family, School, & Community | 3 | EDC 442 |
| ECHS 1710 | Child Care Management | 3 | EDB 422 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 62 |
*For students interested in pursuing the Child Life Specialist profession, ECHS 1100 will not meet the requirements of EDC 240, as the age range for ECHS 1100 is birth to 8, whereas Child Life required birth through age 18 which EDC 240 at UM-Dearborn meets.
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