WCC Transfer to Elementary Education (PreK-3 and 3-6 Grade Bands)

WCC Associate in Applied Science in Elementary Education Transfer (APELEE) to UM-Dearborn Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (PreK-3 and 3-6 Grade Bands)

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete the Associate in Applied Science, Elementary Education Transferdegree. Regular meetings with your advisor are recommended to stay on track for graduation and facilitate transfer, contact [email protected] or visit wccnet.edu/advising

Washtenaw Community College to University of Michigan - Dearborn Course Transfer

Course transfer guide
Washtenaw Community College CourseCreditsUniversity of Michigan - Dearborn CourseCreditsTransfers to UMD as fulfilling:
ENG 111 Composition I4COMP 1054Written & Oral Comm. (WOC)
COM 101 Fund. of Speaking3SPEE 1013Elective credit
MTH 148 Math for Elem. Teachers I4MATH 383 Math for Elementary Teachers III4GEQT
MTH 149 Math for Elem. Teachers II4MATH 381 Math for Elementary Teachers I4Mathematics Requirement
BIO 115 Life Sci. for Ele. Teachers4NSCI 233: Inq. Life Sci4GENS
PHY 100 Physics for Ele. Teachers or PHS 100 Physical Science for Educators4NSCI 231: Inq. Phys. Sci4GENS
GLG 100 Intro. To Earth Science4GEOL 100x4Meets NSCI 232 Requirement
EDU 104 Intro to Teaching in a Diverse Society3EDA 200 Social Justice & Comm. Based Education3GECC
EDU 205 Social Studies for Elementary Teachers3EDM 290: History Education in Elem. Schools3Social Studies Requirement
EDU 220 Arts in the Classroom3EXPS 250: Visual/Perform3GEHA
ENG 201 Foundations of Literacy (3 credits) and ENG 240 Children’s Literature (3 credits)6EDA 219 Early Literacy/Language Dev. (3 cr.) and EDA 236 Literacy in Grades 3-9 (3 cr.)6Literacy Requirement
ECD 101 Child Development and PSY 220 Human Development and Learning3-4EDC 240 Psychology of Child Development3-4GESB
PSY 251 Education of Exceptional Children or ECD 240 Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities3EDC 460 (PSY 251) or EDC 414 (ECD 240)3EDC 460 (PK-3 Requirement) EDC 414 (3-6 Requirement)
PLS 112 Intro. To Political Science3POL 101: Amer. Politics3Meets EDM 291 Requirement
ECD 180 Working with Families in a Diverse Society3EDC 442 Fam/School/Comm. Collaboration3PK-3 Grade Band Requirement; GEWI
ECD 230 Child Observation and Assessment3EDC 445 Develop. Assess. Of Young Child3PK-3 Grade Band Requirement
ECD 200 Positive Child Guidance3EDC 412 Social Develop. / Positive Guidance Techn.3PK-3 Grade Band Requirement
GEO 101 World Reg. Geography3GEOG 206: Wrld Reg. Geo3Meets EDM 292 Requirement

UM-Dearborn Coursework - After Transfer:

UM-Dearborn Coursework - After Transfer
Core Course Requirements (19 credits):Credits
EXPS 298 W riting to Comm., Lean, & Teach (GEWO)3
EDF 450 Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Families3
EDA 306 Foundations of Professionalism in Education3
EDT 216 Learning Technologies1
EDC 300 Educational Psychology (GESB)3
EDC 431 Constructivist Education3
EDC 439 Child Maltreatment & Trauma (GEIN)3
Elementary Education Major Requirements (41 credits): 
EDA 371 Reading Models and Methods3
EDC 476 Literacy Assessment for Instr.3
EDD 495 Elementary Social Studies Methods3
EDD 452 Methods of Teaching Math K-83
EDD 485 Teach Science in Elem Grd3
EDD 449 Teaching English as a Second Language3
EDF P 401 Apprenticeship I: ESL3
EDT 317 Learning Technologies in Content Areas1
EDD 409 Integrated Curriculum Methods3
EDF P 402 Apprenticeship II: Elementary3
EDT 418 Learning Technologies in the Classroom1
EDF P 435 Student Teaching Internship: Elementary School10
EDD 437 Seminar: Teaching Elementary Grades2
PK-3 Grade Band Concentration (9 credits): 
EDD 422 Teach Strategies Early Child B-K3
EDD 446 Intervention Strat EC Spec Ed3
Math 382 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2: Early Number Concepts3
3-6 Grade Band Concentration (6 credits): 
P D E 405 Special Education Legislation and Litigation3
MATH 384 Mathematics for Teachers IV: Fractions and Operations3
Maximum Washtenaw Credits = 63-64Minimum credits at UM-Dearborn = 75
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: 129 – 139 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 may not be included on this transfer guide. When pursuing a Washtenaw degree work closely with a Washtenaw and University of Michigan-Dearborn advisor or counselor to ensure BOTH the Washtenaw 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 64 credits from Washtenaw Community 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. Washtenaw 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.

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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