2018-2019 Program Requirements for AAELEM

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

Ferris State University, BS degree;
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.)

Footnotes

*See an advisor to select courses that will meet the requirements of the college to which you are transferring.