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
| Washtenaw Community College Course | Credits | University of Michigan - Dearborn Course | Credits | Transfers to UMD as fulfilling: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 Composition I | 4 | COMP 105 | 4 | Written & Oral Comm. (WOC) |
| COM 101 Fund. of Speaking | 3 | SPEE 101 | 3 | Elective credit |
| MTH 148 Math for Elem. Teachers I | 4 | MATH 383 Math for Elementary Teachers III | 4 | GEQT |
| MTH 149 Math for Elem. Teachers II | 4 | MATH 381 Math for Elementary Teachers I | 4 | Mathematics Requirement |
| BIO 115 Life Sci. for Ele. Teachers | 4 | NSCI 233: Inq. Life Sci | 4 | GENS |
| PHY 100 Physics for Ele. Teachers or PHS 100 Physical Science for Educators | 4 | NSCI 231: Inq. Phys. Sci | 4 | GENS |
| GLG 100 Intro. To Earth Science | 4 | GEOL 100x | 4 | Meets NSCI 232 Requirement |
| EDU 104 Intro to Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 | EDA 200 Social Justice & Comm. Based Education | 3 | GECC |
| EDU 205 Social Studies for Elementary Teachers | 3 | EDM 290: History Education in Elem. Schools | 3 | Social Studies Requirement |
| EDU 220 Arts in the Classroom | 3 | EXPS 250: Visual/Perform | 3 | GEHA |
| ENG 201 Foundations of Literacy (3 credits) and ENG 240 Children’s Literature (3 credits) | 6 | EDA 219 Early Literacy/Language Dev. (3 cr.) and EDA 236 Literacy in Grades 3-9 (3 cr.) | 6 | Literacy Requirement |
| ECD 101 Child Development and PSY 220 Human Development and Learning | 3-4 | EDC 240 Psychology of Child Development | 3-4 | GESB |
| PSY 251 Education of Exceptional Children or ECD 240 Education of the Young Child with Exceptionalities | 3 | EDC 460 (PSY 251) or EDC 414 (ECD 240) | 3 | EDC 460 (PK-3 Requirement) EDC 414 (3-6 Requirement) |
| PLS 112 Intro. To Political Science | 3 | POL 101: Amer. Politics | 3 | Meets EDM 291 Requirement |
| ECD 180 Working with Families in a Diverse Society | 3 | EDC 442 Fam/School/Comm. Collaboration | 3 | PK-3 Grade Band Requirement; GEWI |
| ECD 230 Child Observation and Assessment | 3 | EDC 445 Develop. Assess. Of Young Child | 3 | PK-3 Grade Band Requirement |
| ECD 200 Positive Child Guidance | 3 | EDC 412 Social Develop. / Positive Guidance Techn. | 3 | PK-3 Grade Band Requirement |
| GEO 101 World Reg. Geography | 3 | GEOG 206: Wrld Reg. Geo | 3 | Meets EDM 292 Requirement |
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 Families | 3 |
| EDA 306 Foundations of Professionalism in Education | 3 |
| EDT 216 Learning Technologies | 1 |
| EDC 300 Educational Psychology (GESB) | 3 |
| EDC 431 Constructivist Education | 3 |
| EDC 439 Child Maltreatment & Trauma (GEIN) | 3 |
| Elementary Education Major Requirements (41 credits): | |
| EDA 371 Reading Models and Methods | 3 |
| EDC 476 Literacy Assessment for Instr. | 3 |
| EDD 495 Elementary Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| EDD 452 Methods of Teaching Math K-8 | 3 |
| EDD 485 Teach Science in Elem Grd | 3 |
| EDD 449 Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDF P 401 Apprenticeship I: ESL | 3 |
| EDT 317 Learning Technologies in Content Areas | 1 |
| EDD 409 Integrated Curriculum Methods | 3 |
| EDF P 402 Apprenticeship II: Elementary | 3 |
| EDT 418 Learning Technologies in the Classroom | 1 |
| EDF P 435 Student Teaching Internship: Elementary School | 10 |
| EDD 437 Seminar: Teaching Elementary Grades | 2 |
| PK-3 Grade Band Concentration (9 credits): | |
| EDD 422 Teach Strategies Early Child B-K | 3 |
| EDD 446 Intervention Strat EC Spec Ed | 3 |
| Math 382 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2: Early Number Concepts | 3 |
| 3-6 Grade Band Concentration (6 credits): | |
| P D E 405 Special Education Legislation and Litigation | 3 |
| MATH 384 Mathematics for Teachers IV: Fractions and Operations | 3 |
| Maximum Washtenaw Credits = 63-64 | Minimum credits at UM-Dearborn = 75 |
| Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: 129 – 139 credit hours |
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.
- 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.
- A minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA or better is required for admission.
- With this agreement, UM-Dearborn will accept 64 credits from Washtenaw 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).
- Washtenaw 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
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