Elementary Education
NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Western Michigan University - Main Campus
Program: Elementary Education
The State of Michigan has made significant changes to Elementary Education Requirements. For more specific information and help with any additional questions, including how your NMC courses will transfer to WMU's Elementary Education program and majors, how to apply to WMU and how to apply to the upper level for your program, please contact:
Andrea Bau or Amanda Lozier. Andrea.e.bau@wmich.edu or Amanda.lozier@wmich.edu
You may also contact for questions: Christine Robinson, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Advising, College of Education and Human Development, christine.robinson@wmich.edu, (269) 387-3474
Basic Requirements
You can fulfill WMU Elementary Education general education requirements in 2 ways:
You can MTA as listed on this guide plus 3 classes listed below.
OR
You can complete one class from 12 WMU areas of General Education.
See WMU's General Education Guide for details.
Completion of the BASIC requirements as listed on this guide will fulfill most of the General Education requirements at WMU but not all Elementary Education requirements. For Elementary Education, WMU requires three additional General Education courses beyond MTA to be taken at WMU:
- Level III, Local and National Perspective course (see choices on WMU General Education Guide linked above)
- SCI 1600
- SCI 2070
There are additional ED classes required that are not part of General Education that must also be taken at WMU.
Upon request at the NMC Records Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED."
NOTE: When choosing courses below, be sure to consult with one of the WMU Elementary Education advisors at the top of this page.
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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Communications (Both ENG required for MTA and NMC's ASA. WMU only requires ENG 111.) |
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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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Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Humanities list |
3 |
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Natural Science (This completes MTA but you will still need to take 2 science classes at WMU) |
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6 |
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Social Science |
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PSY 101 |
Intro to Psychology (recommended prerequisite for ECE 202) |
3 |
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GEO 108 |
Geography of U.S. and Canada |
3 |
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Mathematics |
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MTH 120 |
Mathematical Exploration |
3 |
Additional suggestions
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Class |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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ECE 202 |
Human Development and Learning |
5 |
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EDU 101 |
Intro to Teaching |
3 |
Completion of at least 60 credits, including those listed above, fulfills the requirements of NMC's Associate's degree.
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