Certificate
2022-2023 Academic Requirements
This program prepares students to transfer into an elementary education program at
a four-year college or university. The first year of instruction in a bachelor's degree
program in elementary education is covered. The program includes the general education
courses used for many elementary education programs in Michigan that prepare students
for the state-mandated basic skills tests. Requirements may vary among colleges so
students should contact an advisor to discuss how the curriculum will transfer to
your intended 4-year college.
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Behavioral Sciences Department
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| ENG 240 | Children's Literature | 3 | |
| GEO 101 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| MTH 148 | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers I | 4 | |
| MTH 149 | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers II | 4 | |
| PHY 100 | Physics for Elementary Teachers | 4 | |
| PSY 220 | Human Development and Learning | 4 | |
| PSY 251 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 | |
| Elective | Restricted Arts/Human. Elective* | 3 | |
| Total | 35 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 35
Footnotes
*Restricted Arts/Human. Elective (select one): ENG 140, ENG 160, ENG 170, ENG 181, ENG 200, FRN 111, FRN 122, GRM 111, GRM 122, HUM 101, HUM 102, HUM 103, HUM 145, HUM 146, PHL 101, PHL 200, PHL 205, PHL 241, PHL 244, SPN 111, SPN 122