The Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science degree is specially designed to transfer easily to Western Michigan University. Areas of study include Early Childhood Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Education.
Quality Instruction
Many LMC instructors hold Ph.D. degrees and have extensive experience in the education field.
Transferability
The Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science-Transfer program was developed to transfer easily to the following areas of study at Western Michigan University:
Stay Local. Teach Local.
LMC’s education program has strong ties to area elementary and child care facilities, providing you with many opportunities to teach in southwest Michigan.
Transfer Resources
Students wishing to pursue a career in education at WMU will need to meet with an LMC Teacher Education program advisor for assistance in developing an individualized Student Education Plan (SEP). In discussions with their advisor, students will determine the teaching certification/grade level they are interested in pursuing, their college selection, and an academic content major area for additional endorsements. With several course options in this program, it is important that students choose courses based on their career and transfer goals.
Test Scores Required for Admission into WMU’s College of Education
The state of Michigan requires that teacher candidates demonstrate basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics before they can begin their education coursework at a 4-year institution. SAT scores may now be used in place of the Professional Readiness Exam to meet the Michigan basic skills examination requirement. Scores acceptable for admission will be:
• Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 480 or higher
• Mathematics: 530 or higher Students must meet the minimum test scores to be admitted into WMU’s College of Education.
Please see your LMC Education advisor for additional information.
Students planning to pursue a bachelor degree at another school should work closely with the Education advisor.
Please check with your program advisor and the website for available scholarships.
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