NMC transfer guide - MTA
To: Ferris State University at the University Center and Main Campus
Program: early childhood education
In the Early Childhood Education program, students will study important topics such as early childhood development, nutrition, first aid, and children's literature. Students will also receive a broad educational background by completing general education courses in English, mathematics, humanities and sociology. This degree does not prepare students to become certified teachers; however, graduates of the Early Childhood Education major find positions in Head Start programs, Great Start Readiness Programs, day care center, or family day care homes, elementary schools, hospitals, recreation centers, or other child-related businesses.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- GPA – 2.35 or above
- Ferris requires a 2.0 or higher in each class to transfer.
- The following courses may complete an Associate degree at NMC.
- It is strongly recommended that students make contact with FSU as early in their academic career as possible, especially if there are credits from an institution other than NMC.
Ferris Statewide, University Center Contact, Traverse City: FerrisNorth@ferris.edu, (231) 995-1734
Early Childhood Advisor Contact:
- Early Childhood Advisor Dr. Liza Ing - LizaIng@ferris.edu, (231) 591-5362
- To schedule an appointment, visit ferris.edu/schedulenow.
Main Campus, Big Rapids: (231) 591-2420
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the Basic requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill the general requirements at FSU. Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 111 English Composition |
4 |
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ENG 112 English Composition |
4 |
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Humanities |
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ENG 210 Children's Literature |
3 |
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Select one additional courses from a department other than English Literature from the Group 1 Humanities list |
3 |
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Select 1 Cultural Enrichment or Cultural Enrichment Activity course from this list |
3 |
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Natural Science |
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BIO 110 Essential Biology (BIO 106 replaces this for Child Life Specialist Track) |
4 |
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ENV 103 Earth Science |
4 |
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Social Science |
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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SOC 211 Marriage and the Family |
|
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Mathematics |
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Select one course (MTH 120 or above) from the Group 1 Mathematics list |
3 |
Major and Additional Requirements
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Class |
Credits |
|---|---|
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COM 111 Public Speaking |
4 |
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ECE 101 Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 202 Human Development and Learning |
5 |
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ECE 203 Curriculum for Guiding Children |
3 |
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ECE 204 Early Childhood Curriculum & ECE 290B Early Childhood Internship (Co-requisite) |
3 2 |
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ECE 206 Infant Toddler & Care Curriculum & ECE 290A Early Childhood Internship (Co-requisite) |
3 1 |
|
ECE 220 Early Education Administration |
3 |
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EDU 212 Educating Exceptional Children |
3 |
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CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS: |
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1 - Early Childhood Management |
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ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
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MGT 241 Principles of Management |
3 |
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MGT 245 Small Business Management |
3 |
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2 - Early Childhood Lead Teacher |
|
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ECE 230 Early Literacy and Learning |
3 |
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ECE 240 Integrated Arts in Curriculum |
3 |
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3 - Child Life Specialist (Requires completion on Main Campus - See FSU advisor) |
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BIO 106 Human Biology (replaces BIO 110 for this track only) |
4 |
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HAH 101 Medical Terminology |
3 |
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PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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SOC 211 Marriage and Family |
3 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Summer 2023