Education - Teacher Education Transfer Program
Livonia, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Teacher Education Transfer programme at Schoolcraft College lets students start elementary or secondary teacher preparation and transfer to universities. Coursework follows InTASC and ISTE standards. Advising and pre-transfer support are provided. Completion can lead to an AA, AS, AFA, or AGS with an education designation. Required: EDUC 101, PSYCH 249, EDUC 110, EDUC 205, EDUC 200, EDUC 270 (some have fieldwork). Students need overall GPA 2.5, no course under 2.0, 60 hours, and a criminal background check. Consult your advisor and receiving university for transfer details.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue roles as elementary teacher, secondary teacher, special education assistant, instructional technology or curriculum roles.
The Teacher Education Transfer Program is designed to enable students who wish to become effective elementary or secondary education teachers to begin their professional studies at Schoolcraft and transfer into a teacher education program at a university. The coursework is based on both the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium - Model Core Teaching Standards (2011) (InTASC) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards.
Students in the Teacher Education Transfer Program who plan to attend a partner university will be able to receive academic advising and pre-transfer assistance from the participating university. Students in the Teacher Education Transfer Program who complete all program requirements will also be eligible to receive an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA), or Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree with an education designation.
The Teacher Education Transfer Program requires:
1. Successful completion of the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5, with no individual course grade lower than 2.0 (C):
- EDUC 101 - Introduction to Education *
- PSYCH 249 - Educational Psychology
- EDUC 110 - Child Development
- EDUC 205 - Promoting Learning in a Diverse Society, Using Family, School, and Community Partnerships *
- EDUC 200 - Children with Special Needs
- EDUC 270 - Instructional Technology *
2. Overall minimum GPA of 2.5 (minimum of 60 hours)
3. Criminal background check
*Course requiring fieldwork (Fingerprinting may also be required by some school districts for fieldwork) Students may also complete this program with an AS, AGS, or an AFA degree after meeting all general education and degree requirements.
Students who are not in the Teacher Education Transfer Program may transfer the individual course credits to other institutions. Students should review current transfer guides and articulation agreements when planning to transfer credits. The education designation on the transcript is available only to students who are admitted to and complete the requirements of the Teacher Education Transfer Program. All courses that apply to these degrees must be at the 100 or 200 level.
The program outline provides the framework for a Teacher Education Transfer Program, but it does not represent a final academic plan for any specific four-year college or university. Students should consult with their advisor and the teacher preparation institution to which they are transferring, for details regarding transfer credit for all education courses, general education, and admission application requirements for the specific college/university to which they plan to transfer.
Students need to be aware that educational programs require a criminal background check.
In order to complete the program requirements, students will need to have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 (minimum of 60 hours), with no individual course grade lower than 2.0 (C).
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
- Social Science - Select General Education Social Science Course Credits: 3-4
- EDUC 101 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
Total Credits: 15-16
Winter Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
- Social Science - Select General Education Social Science Course Credits: 3-4
- Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics Course Credits: 3-4
- Humanities - Select General Education Humanities Course Credits: 3-4
Select One
- PSYCH 249 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
- EDUC 110 - Child Development Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-18
Second Year
Fall Semester
- EDUC 205 - Promoting Learning in a Diverse Society, Using Family, School, and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
- EDUC 200 - Children with Special Needs Credits: 3
- Science - Select General Education Science Course Credits: 4-5
- Humanities - Select General Education Humanities Course Credits: 3-4
Total Credits: 16-18
Winter Semester
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
- Humanities - Select General Education Humanities Course Credits: 3-4
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
- Elective - Major/Minor Transfer Credits: 3*
- EDUC 270 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-16
Program Total: 61-68 Credits
*Electives in Liberal Arts Courses and Major/Minor Transfer Areas: Course selection may vary based on the major or minor that is pursued.
Potential Courses that May be used Toward Meeting Transfer Requirements
- ART 113 - Art Education Credits: 3
- ENG 203 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
- GEOG 105 - Earth Science for Elementary Teachers Credits: 4
- MATH 105 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1 Credits: 4
- MATH 106 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2 Credits: 4
- MUSIC 107 - Music for Elementary Teachers Credits: 4
- PE 240 - Physical Education for Elementary Teachers Credits: 3
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
