Pre-Professional Elementary Education, A.A.

English

• EN 101 - English Composition 1 (3/3)
• EN 102 - English Composition-2 (3/3)

Humanities

• COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3/3) OR
• COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication (3/3)

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• EN 250 - Children’s Literature (4/4)
• — — Elective: Select courses from Group I: Humanities (3)

Social Science

• PS 110 - Survey of American Government (3/3)
• PY 201 - General Psychology (3/3)
• PY 251 - Education Psychology (3/3)

Science

• BI 101E Biology for Elementary Teaching (4)
• GL 111 - Earth Science for Education (4/6)
• PC 101 - General Physical Science (4/6)

Mathematics

• MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra (4/4) (or equivalent)
• MA 210 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1 (4/4) *
• MA 211 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2 (4/4) *

Fitness/Wellness Activities

• WE 157 - Elementary Games & Rhythms (1/2)

Professional Core

• CD 118 - Human Growth and Development-1 (4/5) **
• ED 200 - Introduction to Education (3/3) **
• — — Additional Elective(s) (Possible considerations: SP 101  (7)

Total Credits: 60

(MACRAO agreement is met)

* Must have a “C” in MA 107  or high school equivalent.

** Be sure to check with specific transfer institution to see if this course is accepted.

Consult transfer institution to identify additional required courses.

It is the responsibility of all students to contact the college or university to which they wish to transfer in order to verify transfer credits. Each institution reserves the right to make changes in transfer requirements without prior notification. This is a guide of possible courses for the two years at GRCC.

All teacher education students are encouraged and welcome to attend the Teacher Education Seminars and all other events held monthly on the GRCC campus. The activities are posted in all College bulletins. For more information regarding any aspect of Teacher Education as well as to explore the scholarships available for future teachers, please stop by the Education Department in Room 266, Main Building, or call (616) 234-3380.