LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TRANSFER GUIDE
Curriculum: Secondary Teaching, Western Michigan University
Curriculum Code: 0440
Semester Semester
Code Title Credits Prerequisite Offered
REQUIREMENTS Total: 11 Credits
EDUC 220 Intro to Educ 3 See Catalog ALL
PSYC 200 Intro Psychology 4 See Catalog (See Note 6) ALL
WRIT 121 Composition I 4 See Catalog (See Note 6) ALL
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS Total: 24 Credits
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: English/Writing 4 Credits (See Note 6)
ENGL 122 Writ/Lit & Ideas 4 2.0 in WRIT 121/131, see Catalog ALL
WRIT 122 Composition II 4 2.0 in WRIT 121/131, see Catalog ALL
CHOICE 2: Humanities 8 Credits (See Notes 1,6)
CHOICE 3: Science and Mathematics 8 Credits (See Notes 1,6)
CHOICE 4: Social Science 4 Credits (See Notes 1,6)
ELECTIVES Total: 25 Credits
Complete the indicated number of credits in transferable courses of your choice.
Electives 16-19 (See Note 3)
Hlth & Well-Being 2 (See Note 2)
TOTAL CREDITS 60
NOTES:
1. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement guide for appropriate LCC courses.
LCC courses other than those appearing on this guide should be checked for
transferability to the four-year institution.
2. Two semester credits of health and well-being courses are required for gradua-
tion from WMU. Select from PFFT 114; PFHW 163.
3. Electives should be appropriate to the teaching major and/or minor in an
academic subject taught in secondary schools. See WMU catalog or contact the
WMU College of Education Advising Office listed below.
4. Selection for Elementary or Secondary Education:
a. Complete and submit all required materials for admission to the WMU
College of Education Admissions Office.
b. Achieve acceptable scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
(MTTC) - Basic Skills section. Scores should be attached to the College of
Education application. Test information may be obtained from the office
listed below.
c. Earn a minimum of 35 semester credits.
d. Complete all WMU Intellectual Skills Development requirements (see Note 5)
e. Achieve a minimum 2.5 or better cumulative GPA at the time of application.
f. Complete a LiveScan background check.
g. All the above requirements must be met to apply to the upper professional
level.
5. WMU requires all students to satisfactorily complete the Intellectual Skills
Development Program requirements as follows: Writing - WRIT 121; Reading -
Satisfactory completion of 26 semester credits of transferable credits or the
completion of ED 104 at WMU or exemption based upon a standardized reading
test at WMU; and Quantification - MATH 107 or higher.
6. This is a MACRAO Agreement requirement. Students will complete Proficiency 2
and two additional required courses at the 3000-4000 level from the General
Education Distribution Areas I-VII at WMU. It is recommended to consult a
WMU advisor in secondary education prior to selecting these two courses.
7. 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.
8. 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 WMU College of Education
Advising Office at (616) 387-3474, coe-advising@wmich.edu or on the Internet at
http://www.wmich.edu/coe/admissions.
VISIT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE AT http://www.wmich.edu.
Effective from Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
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