LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TRANSFER GUIDE
Curriculum: Elementary Education 3+1, Ferris State University
Transfer Program, LCC University Center
Curriculum Code: 1461 Revised 11/17/09
Semester Semester
Code Title Credits Prerequisite Offered
REQUIREMENTS Total: 60 Credits
ARTS 240 Art for Elem Tch 3 See Catalog (See Note 6) ALL
EDUC 204 Educ Psychology 3 See Catalog ALL
EDUC 220 Intro Education 3 See Catalog ALL
EDUC 226 Read Elem School 3 See Catalog F,SP
EDUC 230 Intro Special Ed 3 See Catalog ALL
ENGL 208 Children's Lit 4 See Catalog ALL
HIST 211 US History-1877 4 See Catalog ALL
HIST 212 US History-Pres 4 See Catalog ALL
ISCI 121 Integ Sci Educ I 4 See Catalog F,SP
ISCI 122 Integ Sci Edu II 4 2.0 in ISCI 121, see Catalog F,SP
LING 230 Intro Linguistic 3 None SP
MATH 112 Inter Algebra 4 2.0 in MATH 107, see Catalog ALL
MATH 201 Math Elem Tch I 4 2.0 in MATH 112, see Catalog F,SP
MATH 202 Math Elem Tch II 4 2.0 in MATH 201, see Catalog F,SP
MUSC 200 Mus Elem Teacher 3 See Catalog (See Note 6) F,SP
PSYC 205 Human Gwth Devel 3 2.0 in PSYC 200, see Catalog (See Note 10) ALL
WRIT 121 Composition I 4 See Catalog (See Note 8) ALL
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS Total: 37-68 Credits
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: English Composition 4 Credits (See Note 8)
ENGL 122 Writ/Lit & Ideas 4 2.0 in WRIT 121/131, see Catalog ALL
WRIT 122 Composition II 4 See Catalog (See Note 8) ALL
CHOICE 2: Social Awareness 9-12 Credits (See Note 7)
CHOICE 3: Science Requirement 4 Credits (See Note 9)
BIOL 121 Biology 4 See Catalog ALL
BIOL 145 Intro Anat/Phgy 4 See Catalog ALL
BIOL 229 Nat Stdy for Educ 4 See Catalog ALL
CHOICE 4: Speech 3 Credits
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Comm 3 None ALL
SPCH 130 Fund Publ Speak 3 See Catalog ALL
SPCH 140 Interpsnl Comm 3 None ALL
CHOICE 5: Optional Minors 17-45 Credits (See Notes 4,5,6)
Subchoice 5A: Language Arts Minor 0 Credits
ENGL 208 Children's Lit 0 See Catalog ALL
LING 230 Intro Linguistic 0 None SP
Subchoice 5B: Mathematics Minor 0 Credits (See Note 11)
MATH 201 Math Elem Tch I 0 2.0 in MATH 112, see Catalog F,SP
MATH 202 Math Elem Tch II 0 2.0 in MATH 201, see Catalog F,SP
Subchoice 5C: Social Studies Minor 0-19 Credits (See Note 12)
ECON 201 Prin of Ec-Micro 4 See Catalog ALL
ECON 202 Prin of Ec-Macro 4 ECON 201/conc, see Catalog ALL
GEOG 200 World Regnl Geog 4 See Catalog ALL
GEOG 202 Geog North Amer 3 See Catalog SP
HIST 211 US History-1877 0 See Catalog ALL
HIST 212 US History-Pres 0 See Catalog ALL
POLS 120 Amer Pol System 4 See Catalog ALL
Subchoice 5D: Early Childhood Minor 0-26 Credits (See Note 6)
CHDV 100 Fnd Elry Chld Ed 3 See Catalog ALL
CHDV 101 Child Growth/Dev 4 See Catalog (See Note 10) ALL
CHDV 111 Child Guild/Comm 4 2.5 in CHDV 100/conc, see Catalog F,SP
CHDV 220 Curriculm/LrnEnv 4 2.5 in CHDV 101,111 F,SP
CHDV 221 Inf/Tod Prog Dev 4 2.5 in CHDV 101,111 F,SU
CHDV 222 School-Age Progm 2 2.5 in CHDV 101 (See Note 10) SP
CHDV 284 Child Dev Practm 5 2.5 in CHDV 112/conc,220,221, see Catalog SP
TOTAL CREDITS 97
NOTES:
1. This transfer guide represents an articulation (partnership) agreement
that facilitates the transfer of Lansing Community College (LCC) students to
Ferris State University's (Ferris) Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education. This program remains in effect through August 14, 2014 and is
designed to be completed at the LCC University Center. This guide is not
intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information is subject to change.
Final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the
student.
2. Admissions Requirements to Ferris: Students applying to the program must
meet these requirements prior to admission:
a. Have completed a minimum of 48 transferable credits or have completed an
associate degree.
b. Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA in their prior coursework. Official
transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
c. Completion of the following courses with a 2.0 of better: MATH 112;
WRIT/ENGL 122/132; EDUC 204; PSYC 205. Students in Early Childhood may
substitute CHDV 101 and 222 for PSYC 205.
d. Successful completion of all three subsections of the Michigan Test of
Teacher Certification (MTTC) - Basic Skills Test. Information can be
found at www.mttc.nesic.com.
e. Identified two minors in addition to the Elementary Education major.
Optional Early Childhood minor should be identified as soon as possible.
3. Additional Admissions Requirements to Level II Teacher Education Coursework:
Prior to taking any Ferris courses in the Professional Sequence, students
must also complete a level II application, which includes items such as DHS
clearance form and felony conviction form, a professional disposition state-
ment, and an agreement to become certified in First Aid and CPR.
4. Some courses listed in the REQUIREMENTS section above are also listed within
CHOICE 5 Minor Options and will count toward both requirements concurrently.
5. Students may select two of the available three teaching minors listed under
Choice 5 of this transfer guide. Ferris requires the following GPA for each
minor: Language Arts - 3.0; Mathematics - 2.75; Social Studies - 2.75. Early
Childhood is an optional third minor.
6. If the student pursues a ZA endorsement (see transfer guide 1460), they must
complete the Early Childhood Minor in addition to the other two teaching
minors A 2.50 GPA is required, no grade lower than a 2.0. Requirements ART
240 and MUSC 200 should not be taken if the Early Childhood minor is chosen.
7. To fulfill the Ferris Social Awareness requirement, students must select
three courses from at least two different subject areas, with one course
equivalent to a Ferris 200 level or higher course (underlined), from the
following options: ANTH 270; ECON 201,202; GEOG 200,202; POLS 120,240.
8. Students may substitute with WRIT 131 and 132.
9. Must earn a 3.0 or better in BIOL 145 or 229 to meet this requirement.
10. Students earning the ZA endorsement are not required to take PSYC 205, but
must take CDHV 101 and 222.
11. The Mathematics minor is currently under review with the Michigan Department
of Education. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their advisor
concerning this minor.
12. This minor is being eliminated. See an advisor for details.
13. 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.
14. 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 LCC University Center Ferris
representative, Justin Faris, at (517) 483-9723 or farisj@ferris.edu; Elementary
Education website at http://www.ferris.edu/education/education/eedu.htm; or the
LCC Liberal Studies Office of Teacher Preparation at (517) 483-1015 or on the web
at http://www.lcc.edu/liberalstudies/teachprep.
VISIT THE FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE AT http://www.ferris.edu.
Effective from Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
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