Schoolcraft - Children and Families

Exhibit A

Schoolcraft College : Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education

UM-Dearborn: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Children and Families

Schoolcraft College - Before Transfer

Major Requirements (Minimum 62 Hrs)
Major RequirementsMinimum Hrs
Semester 1: 
ECE 100: Foundations of Early Childhood Education2
ECE 110: Child Development3
ECE 120: Creative Activities3
ENG 101: English Composition 1  (counts for MTA writing)3
Humanities: Recommend ENG 203 (counts for MTA humanities)3
Semester 2: 
ECE 135: Preschool Education with Field Experiences5
ECE 150: Before and After School Programming for Children3
ECE 170: Curriculum, Assessment and Technology3
SPE 220: Early Childhood Special Education3
PSYCH 153: Human Relations  (counts for MTA social science)3
Semester 3: 
ECE 145: Infant and Toddler Education with Field Experiences5
ECE 180: Child and Family Welfare Services3
ECE 250: Literacy and Numerical Thinking3
Mathematics Course   (select from MTA math courses)3-5
ENG 102: English Composition 2  (counts for MTA writing)3
Semester 4: 
ECE 265: Early Childhood Advanced Practical Experiences4
ECE 230: Classroom Behavior – Understanding Social Competence3
ECE 280: Emerging Educator1
ECE 240: Administration of Early Childhood Programs3
Science General Education Course   (select from MTA science courses)3-5
ElectivesVariable
Select credit hours needed to reach minimum degree requirement. Recommended Courses:-

Exhibit A

General Education--Michigan Transfer Agreement plan* (Minimum 30 Hrs)
General Education--Michigan Transfer Agreement plan*
Students who complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), including two semesters of college composition, will satisfy all lower level general education requirements at UM-Dearborn. Students who do not complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement will have additional requirements. See a Schoolcraft College academic advisor for specific MTA courses and requirements.
Minimum 30 Hrs
Basic Composition:6
ENG 101 and 102 included in AAS ECE
Please work with a Schoolcraft College Advisor on applicable courses.
 
Mathematics--1 course:3-5
MTA math included in AAS ECE
Please work with a Schoolcraft College Advisor on applicable courses.
 
Humanities & Fine Arts4-8
ENG 203 included in AAS ECE. Select one additional MTA Humanities area course
Please work with a Schoolcraft College Advisor on what are applicable courses.
 
Sciences--2 courses needed from different subject areas, with one course containing a lab5-8
One science included in AAS ECE. Select one additional MTA science course
Please work with a Schoolcraft College Advisor on applicable courses.
 
Social Sciences--2 courses:6-8
PSYCH 153 included in AAS ECE. Select one additional MTA social science course
Please work with a Schoolcraft College Advisor on applicable courses.
 
If needed, complete an additional course(s) from the applicable general education categories above to reach the minimum 30 MTA required credit hours-

Major Requirements (31 Cr. Hrs.):

Major Requirements (31 Cr. Hrs.)
Course #Course TitleHrsDDCSchoolcraft College Course
EDC 240Psychology of Child Development3GESBECE 110
EDC 241Practicum: Psyc of Child Dev1 Waive if ECE 135 taken
EDC 412Social Dev/Positive Guidance Techniques3 ECE 230
EDC 414Early Childhood Special Needs3GEINSPE 220
EDC 439Child Maltreatment & Trauma3GEIN 
EDC 442Family/School/Community Collaboration3GEWI 
EDB 422Early Childhood Leadership & Administration3 ECE 240
HHS 210Intro to Social Work3 SOC 101
HHS 305Intro to Therapeutic Play3  
HHS 310System of Care3  
HHS 312Family Preservation & Recovery3 ECE 180

Select One Concentration

Concentration: Child Studies (16 Cr. Hrs.)

Concentration: Child Studies (16 Cr. Hrs.)
Course #Course TitleHrsDDCSchoolcraft College Course
EDA 419Early Literacy and Language Development3 ECE 250
EDD 406/410Early Childhood Strategies4GECE 
EDD 411/412Early Childhood Directed Teaching & Seminar6 ECE 265 (waive D412)
EDD 446Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood3  

Concentration: Agency Focused (16 Cr. Hrs.):

Concentration: Agency Focused (16 Cr. Hrs.)
Course #Course TitleHrsDDCSchoolcraft College Course
HHS 350Community Organizing for Health3GEIN 
HHS 407Fundraising & Grant Writing3  
HHS 425Work w/Child in Health Setting3  
EDD 418Children and Families Intern4  
SOC 200Understanding Society3GESBSOC 201

*Must meet Dearborn Discovery Core Requirements: see http://umdearborn.edu/696973/ for details.

DDC Requirement and Suggested Course(s) to Meet DDC Requirement
DDC Requirement Suggested Course(s) to Meet DDC Requirement 
Written & Oral Communication (WOC)6 creditsENG 101ENG 102
Upper-Level Writing Intensive (ULW)3 credits  
Quant. Thinking/Problem Solving (QTP)3 creditsMath Course at SC 
Critical & Creative Thinking (CCT)3 creditsECE 170 
Natural Sciences (NS)7 creditsScience Course at SC 
Social & Behavioral Analysis (SBA)9 creditsECE 110 
Humanities & the Arts (HA)6 creditsENG 203 
Intersections (INT)6 creditsSPE 220 
Capstone Experience(CAP)3 credits  

Elective Credits:

Elective Credits
Schoolcraft College Course NumberSchoolcraft College Course NameCreditsUM-Dearborn Course Number
ECE 100Foundations of Early Childhood Ed.2EDUC 100X
ECE 110Child Development3EDC 240
ECE 120Creative Activities3EDUC 120X
ENG 101English Composition I3COMP 105
HumanitiesHumanities Course: Rec – ENG 2033LIBR 465
ECE 135Preschool Education w/ Field Exp.5Waive EDC 241 if taken
ECE 150Before and After School Programming3EDUC 150X
ECE 170Curriculum, Assessment, and Tech3EDT 211
SPE 220Early Childhood Special Education3EDC 414
PSYCH 153Human Relations3PSYC 153X
ECE 145Infant and Toddler Education5EDUC 145X
ECE 180Child and Family Welfare Services3HHS 312
ECE 230Classroom Behavior3EDC 412
ECE 240Admin. Of Early Childhood Programs3EDB 422
ENG 102English Composition II3COMP 106
ECE 265Early Childhood Education Adv. Practical Experiences4EDD 411
waive EDD 412
ECE 250Literacy and Numerical Thinking3EDA 419
ECE 280Emerging Educator1EDUC 280X
MathGeneral Education Math Course Variable
ScienceGeneral Education Science Course Variable
Elective   
Total Credits 62 

Exhibit A

UM-Dearborn Coursework - After Transfer:

UM-Dearborn Coursework - After Transfer
Major Requirements 
EDC 439 – Child Maltreatment and Trauma3
EDC 442 – Family/School/Community Collaboration3
HHS 305 – Introduction to Therapeutic Play3
HHS 310 – System of Care3
Concentration Requirements (Students select one concentration) 
Child Studies Concentration: 
EDD 406/410 – Early Childhood Strategies4
EDD 446 – Intervention Strategies in Early Childhood3
Agency Focus Concentration: 
HHS 350 – Community Organizing for Health3
HHS 407 – Fundraising and Grant writing3
HHS 425 – Working with Children in a Healthcare Setting3
EDD 418 – Children and Families Internship4
University Electives (dependent on concentration selected)23-29
Maximum Schoolcraft College Credits = 72Minimum credits at UM-Dearborn = 48

Minimum credits for Bachelor of Arts in Children and Families - 120 credit hours

Important Information:

  1. 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.
  2. Associate degree requirements are NOT included on this transfer guide. When pursuing a Schoolcraft College degree work closely with a Schoolcraft and University of Michigan-Dearborn advisor to ensure BOTH the Schoolcraft and UM-Dearborn degree requirements are being met.
  3. A minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA or better is required for admission.
  4. With this agreement, UM-Dearborn will accept 72 credits from Schoolcraft College, which exceeds the maximum of 62 for transfer students.
  5. UM-Dearborn requires 48 credits of upper level coursework (300 level courses or higher, or direct equivalents).
  6. Schoolcraft College and UM-Dearborn reserve the right to make any necessary changes to courses, provisions, or transfer requirements without notice.
  7. 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.
  8. Please contact UM-Dearborn at 313-593-5090 to schedule an advising appointment, or to view additional information visit: www.umdearborn.edu/cehhs

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