Elementary Education (AAELEM)
Associate in Arts Degree
Description
This program prepares students to transfer into an elementary education program at a four-year college or university. The first two years of instruction in a bachelor's degree program in elementary education is covered. The program includes the general education courses used for most elementary education programs in Michigan, that prepare students for the state-mandated basic skills tests. Requirements may vary among colleges so students should obtain the current curriculum from the college to which they are transferring and talk to an undergraduate advisor early in their studies. Curriculum and admission requirements are available on most colleges' Web sites.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BS degree.
This program meets MTA. Students must have their transcripts certified for MTA completion
by the WCC Student Records Office.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the
Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Admissions Requirements
Students must have an Academic Math Level of 3 to enroll in MTH 148. At least two years of high school algebra is recommended.
Continuing Eligibility
Admission requirements for bachelor's degree teacher education programs may vary among colleges. Most require a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for courses to transfer as well as a minimum of 56 to 60 college credits completed and successful completion of the state-mandated basic skills test before applying for admission to the program.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Behavioral Sciences Department
- Advisors
- Cassandra George-Sturges
Requirements
(Items marked with an icon 
are available online.)
First Semester
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication | 3 | |
| GLG 202 | Earth Science for Elementary Teachers | 4 | |
| MTH 149 | Functional Math for Elementary Teachers II | 4 | |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Complete one course from the following: ENG 181, ENG 214 or ENG 242 | 3 | ||
| Total | 17 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 240 | Children's Literature | 3 | |
| PSY 251 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2 Not ENG | 3 | |
| Complete a minimum of 6 credits in your major or minor area (e.g. language arts, math, science, social studies, etc.) * | 6 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST 201 | United States History to 1877 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| PHY 100 | Physics for Elementary Teachers | 4 | |
| PSY 220 | Human Development and Learning | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*See an advisor to select courses that will meet the requirements of the college to which you are transferring.