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Find and Replace:
[Name of Community College]
[XXX] (Acronym for Community College Name)
[CCDivision]
[CCDepartment]
[CCProgram]
[Month/Year]
[Responsible Person]
[Effective date until ending date]
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
[Name of Community College]
[CCDivision]
[CCDepartment]
[CCProgram]
and
Eastern Michigan University
College of Education
Department of Teacher Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education
Month/Year
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ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
[Name of Community College]
[CCProgram]
and
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education
Article I
Agreement on Principle
[Name of Community College] ([XXX]) and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) have developed this
articulation agreement for students who choose to earn an Associate in Arts in Elementary Education from
[XXX] and transfer to EMU to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education. The purpose of the
agreement is to provide a smooth curriculum transition for students, allowing them to transfer from [XXX]
to EMU without loss of credits or duplication of coursework. Eastern Michigan University and [Name of
Community College] enter into this agreement as cooperating, equal partners who shall maintain the
integrity of their separate programs.
Article II
Agreement on Program Specifics
[Name of Community College] and Eastern Michigan University agree that any student who has earned an
Associate in Arts in [CCProgram] may transfer the credits indicated on the attached Curriculum Guide
toward a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education at Eastern Michigan University. The bachelor’s
degree graduation requirements for students who follow this transfer program agreement are as follows:
1. Complete the Associate in Arts in [CCProgram] from [Name of Community College] and the
coordinated Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education as indicated in the attached Curriculum
Guide.
2. Students whose transcripts are endorsed as “MACRAO Satisfied” by the community college will only be
required to meet EMU’s additional four general education requirements. 1) a course in advanced written
composition, advanced speech, or a foreign language, 2) a course in mathematical reasoning (unless waived
by ACT scores), 3) a cross-cultural course, and 4) a course in computer literacy. Students who follow the
attached Curriculum Guide will complete MACRAO and EMU’s additional four requirements at the
community college. To avoid losing the benefits of the MACRAO agreement, substitutions for required
courses should only be made with the guidance of a program advisor or a counselor.
3. When applying to EMU, an official transcript, stamped “MACRAO Satisfied”, must be sent to EMU’s
Office of Records and Registration. Students must request this in the [XXX] Student Records Office.
4. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer to EMU. This
also applies to courses used to satisfy MACRAO. A Course completed with a grade less than 2.0, which is
counted toward graduation at the community college, may be used to satisfy basic MACRAO requirements.
However, the course will not transfer and will have to be repeated if it is a requirement of the Secondary
Education Program.
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5. Admission to the Teacher Education program is not automatic. Transfer students should start to apply for
admission to the Teacher Education program during their first semester at EMU. To apply, students must
have completed at least 56 credits and at least 12 credits at EMU with an overall EMU grade point average
(GPA) of 2.5 and a GPA of 2.5 in the major or three minors. Other admission criteria include: successful
completion of the state-mandated basic skills test, satisfactory health status, satisfactory social and
emotional adjustment, submission of an autobiography, and freedom from any kind of probation.
6. Students must meet Eastern Michigan University’s admission requirements at the time of admission to
EMU, including submitting transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
7. Students interested in transferring to EMU should sign-up for one of EMU’s Elementary Education Group
Advising sessions early in the program, before completing an admission application to EMU. To facilitate
the evaluation of your transcript, bring a copy of the articulation agreement to your elementary education
group advising session and all individual advising sessions at EMU. An advising copy of this agreement will
be available on EMU’s webpage.
Article III
Agreement on Communication
[Name of Community College] and Eastern Michigan University agree to cooperate in communicating with
each other and with common and respective publics concerning the established relationship between the
two institutions. Communication may include the development of various kinds of publications to inform
those who might benefit personally or professionally from the opportunities provided by this agreement.
Faculty and staff at both institutions will share the information in this agreement with interested and
qualified students and both institutions will provide counseling and advising to students and prospective
students.
Article IV
Maintenance and Review Body and Procedures
At least one administrative or faculty member from each institution will be appointed to act as agents for
the implementation of this agreement, to speak for the institutions and to communicate changes to
respective faculty members, advisors, counselors, and others to whom the information is pertinent.
Responsibility for oversight of this agreement rests with the [Responsible Person] at [Name of Community
College] and the Head of the Teacher Education Department at Eastern Michigan University.
[Name of Community College] and Eastern Michigan University agree to communicate annually any
curriculum changes in their respective programs that may affect this articulation agreement. During the
third year, both parties will review the agreement for revision and renewal. If this agreement is not renewed at
the end of the effective period, students who have selected and designated this articulated program prior to
termination of the agreement will be given three additional years, beyond the initial three, to be admitted to
EMU under the terms of this agreement.
This agreement is effective as of [Effective date until ending date].
Students who began this program at the community college prior to the effective date may use this articulation
agreement
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ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
[Name of Community College] and Eastern Michigan University
Associate in Arts in [CCProgram]
Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education
[Name of Community College] and Eastern Michigan University agree to the terms of this agreement, which will be for
an initial period of three (3) years. During the third year, both parties will review the agreement for revision and renewal.
If this agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who have selected and designated this
articulated program prior to discontinuation of the agreement will be given three additional years, beyond the initial three,
to be admitted to EMU under terms of this agreement.
Signatures
[Name of Community College]
Eastern Michigan University
President
Date
Paul Schollaert, Provost & Vice
President for Academic Affairs
Date
Vice President
Date
Michael Harris, Associate Provost
Date
Dean
Date
Jerry Robbins, Dean
College of Education
Date
Department Chair
Date
Alane Starko, Department Head
Teacher Education
Date
cc:
Joy Garrett, Director of Records and Registration, EMU
JillAnne Bauer, Director, Undergraduate Transfer Center, EMU
Patricia Williams, Director of the Academic Advising Center, EMU
Angela Wafer, Transfer Coordinator, EMU
Carl Isaacs, College of Education Advisor, EMU
Olga Nelson, COE, EMU
Shawn Quilter, Assistant Dean, COE, EMU
Dawn Malone, Dean, Continuing Education, EMU
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ARTICULATED CURRICULUM GUIDE
Associate in Arts in [CCProgram] at [Name of Community College] and
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Eastern Michigan University
Required courses in this program apply to all the elementary education group majors. The program also includes all courses
necessary to satisfy the Structure of the Disciplines minor. Electives should be chosen carefully to satisfy the selected major
or two additional minors.
Elementary Education at [XXX]
General Education/MACRAO
(xx Credits)
*
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*
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L
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2L
* Choose: ,or
,or
,or
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*
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S
*
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S
*
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C
*
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2M
*
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C
Meets EMU Requirement for:
ENGL Credit
ENGL 121
CTAS 121
LITR 260
LITR 208
LITR 204
LITR BASX
MUSC 104
GEOG 110
PLSC 112
PSY 101
MATH 109
Meets MACRAO Composition requirement...... 3
English Composition.......................................... 3
1
Fundamentals of Speech (2) +1gtc ................. 3
African American Lit or
Multicultural Children’s Literature,or
Native American Literature, or
Meets cross-cultural requirement ..................... 3
1
Elements of Music (2) +1gtc ............................ 3
World Regions ................................................... 3
American Government ...................................... 3
General Psychology .......................................... 3
1
Math for Elementary Teachers (3) +1gtc ........ 4
PHY 100
Science for Elementary Teachers..................... 4
(Mathematics majors may substitute MTH 191 Calculus I)
*
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Additional Requirements
(xx Credits)
C
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M
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L
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S
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2
Choose: , or
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2L
L
Choose: or
L
, or
FRN/SPN/GRM........................................................
**
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3
Elective
Major/minor Course (see lists below).................3-4
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: ......... xx
ESSC 202 Earth Science for Elementary Teachers........... 3
MATH 108 Math for Elementary Teachers ......................... 3
LITR 207
Introduction to Children’s Literature.................. 3
HIST 123
The US to 1877 ................................................. 3
COSC 136 Compu Sci Conc & Prac Appl or
IS 215
End-User Comp (MACRAO + 4 Comp Lit)....... 3
ENGL 225 Intermediate Composition or
CTAC 227 Interpersonal Communication
FRNH/SPNH/GERN ............................................................. 3-5
EDPS 322 Human Development and Learning.................. 4
SPGN 000 Meets requirement for SPGN 251 .................... 3
Major/minor Group requirement ........................................... 3-4
Credits that transfer to EMU......................................xx
Completion of Elementary Education Program at EMU
First Semester at EMU
(15-18 Credits)
CHEM 101 Chemistry for Elementary Teachers....................3
** FETE 201 Field Experience ..................................................1
PEGN 210 Lifetime Health and Fitness .................................2
TEDU 253 Technology Education for Children .....................3
Choose:
Major/minor courses ........................................ 6-9
Phases I & II Courses
(15 Credits)
CURR 304 Curriculum & Methods-Elementary .....................3
EDPS 340 Intro to Assessment & Evaluation .......................3
FETE 301 Field Experience II ...............................................1
HLED 320 Health Education in Elementary School..............2
RDNG 300 Early Literacy........................................................3
SOFD 328 Schools in Multicultural Society...........................3
Phases III & IV Courses
(20 Credits)
C
BIOL 303 Life Science for the Elementary Teacher............3
MATH 381 Teaching of Math, K-6..........................................3
EDMT 330 Instructional Applications Media & Tech .............2
C
Phases III & IV continued
ART 300
Art Integration for the Elementary Teacher .... 4
FETE 401 Field Experience III, Elementary ..................... 1
MUSC 320 Elementary Music Education........................... 2
PHED 257 Phys Ed for Classroom Teachers ................... 2
RDNG 310 Teaching Reading in the Elementary Sch ...... 3
Phase V Capstone Experience
(12 Credits)
EDUC 492 Student Teaching .......................................... 12
Major/minor Requirements
(10-15 Credits)
This curriculum includes all courses necessary for a
Structure of the Disciplines minor. Select enough course
requirements to complete a major or 2 additional minors.
Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for additional
major/minor Requirements. .......................................... 10-15
Total Credits at EMU:.........................................72-80
Total Credits to Graduate:............................ xxx-xxx
* These courses or approved substitutes must be included on the student’s transcript to satisfy MACRAO.
1
gtc = general transfer credit
2
One of EMU’s additional 4 MACRAO requirements
3
Choose a course from the [XXX] major/minor courses below. Courses already use to satisfy requirements above may not be used.
** Students may dual-enroll in FETE 201 at EMU concurrently with enrollment in PSY 220 at [XXX]. See an advisor for more information.
L=Language Arts Group; M=Mathematics; S=Social Studies Group; C=Science Group (Courses labeled with L, M, S, or C may be counted toward the
total credits required for that major or minor.)
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[XXX] Courses That Apply to Elementary Education Majors
These courses may be used to satisfy the major/minor elective in [XXX]’s program above. Although all of the listed
courses below will transfer to EMU, students should limit the number of electives they take at the community college. A
minimum of 60 credits toward the program total must be completed at the four-year college level; And at least 9 hours in
the major and 6 hours in the minor at the 300/400 level must be completed at EMU. For more information about
elementary education major and minor requirements, refer to the EMU Undergraduate Catalog on-line at emich.edu.
[XXX] Courses
EMU Equivalent:
Language Arts Group Major
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* Do not take more than one course from the following:
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CTAR 222
LING 201
RDNG 220
Drama & Play in the Human Experience...... 3
An Introduction to Linguistics ....................... 3
Instructional Uses of Trade Books ............... 3
CTAC 227
ENGL 225
CTAC 225
Interpersonal Communication ...................... 3
Adv. English Composition ............................ 3
Listening Skills............................................. 3
MATH 120
Calculus I..................................................... 4
MATH 110
MATH 118
MATH 122
MATH 170
Mathematical Reasoning ............................. 3
Linear Models and Probability...................... 3
Elementary Linear Algebra .......................... 3
Elementary Statistics ................................... 3
* Choose a course that has not already been completed
Mathematics Teaching Major
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Do not take more than two courses from the following:
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Science Group Major
Do not take more than three courses from the following:
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ASTR 203
Exploration of the Universe.......................... 3
ASTR 203
Astronomical Investigations ......................... 1
BIOL 105
Introductory Biology for Non-Majors............. 4
BIOL 205
Field Biology ................................................ 4
BIOL 224
Principles of Conservation ........................... 4
ZOOL 222
General Zoology .......................................... 4
BOTN 215
Economic Botany......................................... 3
BOTN 221
General Botany............................................ 4
CHEM 115 and 116 Chemistry & Society w/lab ................. 4
CHEM 117 and 118 Fundamentals of Chemistry w/lab ...... 4
CHEM 120
Fundamentals of Organic & Biochemistry .... 4
CHEM 121 and 122 General Chemistry I w/lab.................. 4
ESSC 114
National Parks and Monuments ................... 2
ESSC 120
The Fossil Record........................................ 3
ESSC 160
Physical Geology ......................................... 4
ESSC 161
Historical Geology........................................ 4
ESSC 208
Natural Environmental Hazards ................... 3
ESSC 227
Topographic Maps....................................... 2
ESSC 229
Rocks of Michigan ....................................... 2
ESSC 250
Intro to Coastal Processes........................... 3
PHY 101
Physical Science in the Arts......................... 4
PHY 110
Physical Science I ....................................... 4
PHY 221
Mechanics, Sound & Heat ........................... 4
PHY 222
Electricity & Light ......................................... 4
Social Studies Group Major
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Do not take more than one course from the following:
or
or
Do not take more than one course from the following:
or
3..............................................................................
Do not take more than one course from the following:
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GEOG 107
HIST 124
Introduction to Geography ........................... 3
The U.S., 1877 to Present ........................... 3
HIST 106
HIST 109
HIST 110
African and Asian Civilization....................... 3
World History to 1500 .................................. 3
World History since 1500............................. 3
SOCL 105
ANTH 135
Introductory Sociology (3)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ........... 3
ECON 100
ECON 201
Intro to Economic Problems & Policies ........ 3
Principles of Macroeconomics ..................... 3
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