LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
                                  TRANSFER GUIDE

Curriculum:  Elementary Education, Saginaw Valley State University
Curriculum Code: 0419                                                              

                        Semester                                        Semester
Code       Title         Credits  Prerequisite                           Offered

                         REQUIREMENTS  Total:  7 Credits
EDUC 201   Tch Ed Practicum    3  See Catalog                               F,SP
PSYC 200   Intro Psychology    4  See Catalog                                ALL

                 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS  Total:  35-36 Credits
Complete the indicated number of credits from the CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Ed & Teaching Minors    35-36 Credits  (See Notes 1,2)

                 ELECTIVES  Total:  17-18 Credits  (See Note 2)
Complete the indicated number of credits in transferable courses of your choice.
           
                                                               TOTAL CREDITS  60
NOTES:
1. See the SVSU General Education Requirements guide for appropriate LCC course
   options to satisfy the 10 General Education categories at SVSU.  Requirements
   for Elementary Education, including major and/or minor requirements, may also
   apply to the SVSU General Education Requirements.  Students are encouraged to
   contact the SVSU College of Education Admissions and Certification Office at
   (989) 964-4057, option 3, or toll free (800) 968-2540, for appropriate 
   course selection.  
2. Students will select two Academic Minors in English, mathematics, integrated
   science and social studies with one Planned Program minor comprised of the 
   remaining two subject.  These courses may be used to satisfy SVSU General 
   Education requirements.  
3. Applications to Teacher Education (TE) programs are accepted twice each year:
   a. Apply in early January for Fall semester (August) TE Program admissions.
   b. Apply in early September for Winter semester (January) TE Program admit.
4. Eligibility to the COE Teacher Education Program requires:
   a. Admissions to SVSU (separate application process).
   b. A minimum 2.75 GPA based on the most recent 60 credit hours of university-
      level (credit earning) course work.  This calculation includes letter 
      grades for the most recent 60 credit hours of eligible course work, 
      whether from SVSU, another accredited educational institution, or a 
      combination thereof.  
   c. A minimum of 61 credit hours must be complete.  Entry-level courses do not
      count.  
   d. SVSU Basic Skills Requirement must be complete in Reading, Writing, & Math.
   e. Successful completion of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification 
      (MTTC) Basic Skills Reading, Writing, and Math.  Score of 220 to 300 
      required in each area for passing.  See http://www.mttc.nesinc.com. 
   f. Completed PSYC 200 with 2.0+ or are currently enrolled in SVSU's PSYC 100.
   g. Completed EDUC 201 with 2.0+ or currently enrolled in SVSU's TE 100.
   h. Refer to http://www.svsu.edu/coe/undergrad/te for additional and/or up-
      dated information, including additional program eligibility requirements.
5. Reminder:  Students should stay within the 62 credit transfer maximum when 
   selecting courses noted above.  
6. Students seeking an LCC associate degree must fulfill specific graduation
   requirements including the LCC general education core requirements.  See the 
   LCC catalog at http://www.lcc.edu/catalog for additional details.
7. This transfer guide requires basic skill levels in mathematics, reading, and 
   writing.  To determine accurate course placement, students should take the 
   Computerized Placement Tests in the LCC Assessment Center (GB 200) prior to
   registration.  For testing hours call (517) 267-5500.

For further information and advising, contact the SVSU College of Education
Admission and Certification Office at (989) 964-4057, extension 3; Rebecca 
Dewald, Coordinator, Transfer Student Programs & Services, (989) 964-4220 or 
rad@svsu.edu; Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, 
MI 48710, (800) 968-9500.
  
                  VISIT THE SVSU WEBSITE AT http://www.svsu.edu. 
                                                                                   
Effective from Fall 2008 through Summer 2009