NMC Transfer Guide - MTA

To: Michigan State University - Main Campus

Program: Elementary Education

Students wishing to be Elementary Education teachers must complete a major in Professional Education. Elementary Education Provisional Certification allows teachers to instruct all subjects in grades K-5, and only their major and minor subject areas in grades 6, 7, 8.

Admission Criteria

1. Apply – Students must first submit an application for undergraduate admission to the MSU Office of Admission indicating intention to earn a teaching certificate.
2. Application for direct transfer – MSU will then provide access to the College of Education Direct Transfer online application to students who have met the following criteria:
   1. Transfer of at least 42 credits
   2. Completion of all remedial courses (e.g., MTH 111)
   3. 3.1 or higher GPA
   4. Completion of SAT
      1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 480 or higher
      2. Mathematics: 530 or higher
3. Transfer Credits – MSU accepts a maximum of 60 community college credits.
4. Application deadline – Students should apply as early as possible.
5. Student who are not eligible for direct transfer may transfer to MSU and the apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process. 
6. Scholarships – Students who have a 3.5 GPA or above should consult with their NMC advisor to discuss possible transfer scholarship opportunities at MSU.
7. MSU Contact – (517) 353-9680

elementary certification teaching majors

• Integrated Science
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Social Studies

Basic Requirements

The following courses are listed to facilitate transfer and fulfill University requirements at MSU. These courses fulfill MTA requirements, but may not fulfill requirements for the Associate of Arts or Science degree at NMC. If your goal is to complete an associate's degree before transferring, see an advisor for assistance.

Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".

Required Classes

Academic Area		Credits
Composition
ENG 111, 112	English Composition I & II	8
Humanities
HST 111	US History to 1865	4
Select a Group 1 Humanities course from a dept. other than HST		3
Natural Science
Select 2 Group 1 Natural Science courses from 2 departments		8
Social Science
GEO 109	World Regional Geography	3
Select a Group 1 Social Science course from a dept. other than GEO		3
Mathematics
MTH 121	College Algebra	4

Requirements For Teaching majors

(these courses may also count toward basic requirements above)

Required Classes

Class		Credits
EDU 101	Intro to Teaching (doesn't transfer to MSU but recommended to evaluate potential/interest as teacher)	3
Language Arts (other course options are available at MSU for requirements 1–5)
1. ENG 220*, 221 & 222 or 223	Technical Writing, Creative Writing & Advanced Creative Writing (must have both ENG 221 & 222 to transfer as MSU's ENG 226) or Creative Writing – Poetry	3
2. ART 121, 131 or 132	Drawing 1, 2-D Design or 3-D Design	3
3. ENG 240, 263	Intro to Lit or World Lit	3
Choose 1 or 2 from section 4:
4. ENG 241, ENG 242 or 254*	Mythology, Intro to Women Writers or Shakespeare (Shakespeare is recommended because MSU requires 2 300-400 level courses from the Text Media and Interpretation list)	3–6
5. BUS 155	Interpersonal Communications	3
* transfers to MSU as 300-level course
Social Studies
ECO 201, 202	Macro & Microeconomics	6
GEO 108	Geography of US/Canada	3
HST 112, 230	US History from 1865 & History of Michigan	7
PLS 101, 132	Intro to American Politics & Comparative Politics	6
Integrated Science
BIO 115, 116	Cell, Plant & Ecosystem Bio & Genetic, Evolution & Animal Bio	8
CHM 150, 151	General Chemistry I & II	10
ENV 111, 117	Physical Geology & Meteorology and Climatology	8
PHY 121, 122	General Physics I & II	8
MTH 122	Trigonometry	3
Mathematics
MTH 141, 142	Calculus I & II	10

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 early.

Updated: Summer 2023