Salt Lake Community College to University of Utah
Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Information
2015-2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and K-6 Utah Teaching License with ESL Endorsement
Updated 06/2015
Area 1 - U of U General Education Courses
Fulfilled by Associate of Science in Education from SLCC
Area 2 - U of U Bachelor’s Degree Courses
1 Diversity course – fulfilled at SLCC with ETHS 2410, 2420, 2430, 2440 or HUMA 2220
1 Upper-Division Communication/Writing course – fulfilled at U of U with ED PS 5005 Writing Methods II
1 Upper-Division International course – fulfilled at U of U with ED PS 4331 International Children’s Literature
Complete requirements for either a Bachelor’s of Science or Bachelors of Arts
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Bachelors of Science: 2 Upper Division Quantitative Intensive courses – fulfilled at U of U with Math 4010 and Math 4020
Math for Elem School Teachers I and II. Please note that Math 4010 and Math 4020 must be completed within two years of
Math 1050 at the U of U. Math 4020 must be completed within one year of completing Math 4020.
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Bachelors of Arts: Fourth semester (2020 or higher level class or tested credit) proficiency in a foreign language or American
Sign Language (taken at SLCC or U of U). Note: Earning a Bachelor’s of Arts degree does not replace the program’s required
Mathematics courses (Math 4010 and Math 4020).
Area 3 - Major Courses - Elementary Education
1st block of Professional Education Core Courses - Complete at SLCC or at U of U
Coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
Salt Lake Community College Courses
Math 1050 (4) College Algebra
**Prerequisite for Math 4010
***Course is to be taken in last year of SLCC coursework
EDU 1010 Orientation to Education (3)
EDU 2011 Inclusive Classrooms (3)
EDU 2030 Research in Education (3)
EDU 2110 Ed Psy Learning & Literacy (3)
EDU 2140 Using Technology in the Classroom (2)
EDU 2150 Intro to Multicultural Education (3)
EDU 2410 Educational Law & Policy (3)
ENG 1200 Linguistics in Education (3)
Please note that the last semester this class will be accepted is
summer 2016
Choose One Ethnic Studies course:
ETHS 2410, 2420, 2430, 2440 or HUMA 2220 (3)
FHS 1500 or PSY 1100
Lifespan Development/Lifespan (3)
FHS 2640 Family, School & Community Relations (3)
FHS 2645 Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum (3)
SLCC Advising
801-957-4978
AAB 237A Taylorsville-Redwood Campus
University of Utah Courses
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Math 1050 (4) College Algebra
**Prerequisite for Math 4010
***Note U of U 2 year math time limit
EDU 1010 Introduction to Teaching (3)
SP ED 3011 Inclusive Classrooms (3)
ED PS 3030 Research & Inquiry in Ed (3)
ED PS 3110 Learning, Literacy & Development (3)
ED PS 3140 Using Technology in Diverse Class (2)
ECS 3150 Introduction to Multicultural Education (3)
ELP 3410 Teachers and the Law (3)
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LING 3200 Linguistics in Education (3) or
EDU 5200 Teacher Language Awareness
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Choose One Ethnic Studies course:
ETHNC 2550, 2560, 2570, 2580 or 2590 (3)
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FCS 1500 Human Development (3)
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FCS 3180 Family, School & Community Relations (3)
FCS 2640 Integrated Curriculum Methods (3)
Kristen Lindsay
U of U Elementary Education Advisor
801-581-6064
Kristen.lindsay@utah.edu
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Continued, Area 3 - Major Courses - Elementary Education
2nd block of Professional Education Core Courses - Complete at U of U
Coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
___ One Integrating Fine Art Course (3)—Choose from:
___ ART 3015 Materials & Methods of Art (fall only) - Prerequisite SLCC - ART 1020; U - ART 1015
___ MUSC 3015 Creative Connections in Music (spring only) - Prerequisite U - MUSC 1015
___ DANC 3015 Materials & Methods of Dance – (summer only) Prerequisite SLCC DANC 1200; U - DANC 1023 or 1075
___ THEA 3015 Materials & Methods of Theatre – (fall only) Prerequisite U - THEA 1033
The Integrating Fine Arts courses offered at the U are only offered once a year. Contact U Elementary Education Advisor for more information.
___ ED PS 4331 International Children’s and Adolescent Literature (3) - Fulfills IR
___ ED PS 5315 Reading Methods I (3) - Course has a pre-requisite of EDU 1010
___EDU 5316 Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps (1) – Course is to be taken concurrently or after with ED PS 5315; has a 25 hour field practicum
component
___ ED PS 5321 Reading Methods 4-6 (3) – Course has a pre-requisite of EDU 5315
___ EDU 5321 Reading Practicum 4-6: Higher Steps (1) – Course is to be taken concurrently or after with ED PS 5320; has a 25 hour field practicum;
has a prerequisite of EDU 5316
___ ED PS 5005 Writing Instruction and Assessment K-6 (3) – Course is to be taken concurrently with ED PS 5441; fulfills CW
___ ED PS 5441 Integrating Technology into Instruction I: Reading and Writing (1) – Course is to be taken concurrently with ED PS 5005; has a
pre-requisite of ED PS 3140
___ EDU 5375 Science Methods (3) – Course is to be taken concurrently with ED PS 5442
___ ED PS 5442 Integrating Technology into Instruction II: Science (1) – Course is to be taken concurrently with EDU 5375; has a pre-requisite of
ED PS 3140
___ ECS 5645 Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Populations (3) – Course has prerequisites of ECS 3150, EDU 5200 and SP ED 5021. Please go to
http://ecs.utah.edu/_documents/student/ECS-5645.pdf to register for the course. All prerequisites must be completed with passing grades to take the course.
___ FA 4000 Integrating Arts into Academic Learning (3) – Course has a prerequisite of Integrating Fine Arts 3015. Course is only offered fall/spring.
___ LING 5811 Educating Language Learners (3) – Course has a 15 hour field practicum component; has the same prerequisites as ECS 5645. Should be
taken concurrently or after ECS 5645. Course is only offered fall/spring.
___ MATH 4010 Math for Elementary School Teachers I (4) - Course has a 6 hour field component; has a pre-requisite of MATH 1050‡ with a grade of
C or better; or Math 1010 with Grade B- or better; fulfills QB and QI. Please see advisor for Math route details.
___ MATH 4020 Math for Elementary School Teachers II (4) – Course has a 6 hour field practicum component; has a prerequisite of MATH 4010;
fulfills QI. Course must be taken within one year of completing Math 4010. See advisor for details.
___ SP ED 5021 Principles of Assessment & Data-Based Decision Making (3) Course is prerequisite to ECS 5645
___ SP ED 5022 Principles of Instruction & Behavioral Support (3)
Final Year – Licensure Program courses - Complete at U of U
Coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Elementary Teacher Education Program, be in good academic standing, and have all
course work in Years 1, 2 and 3 and General Education courses completed before starting Final Year/Year 4.
Fall Semester
___ EDU 5310
___ EDU 5360
___ EDU 5380
___ EDU 5390
___ EDU 5201
Theories of Classroom Management (3)
Elementary Math Learning Methods (3)
Elementary Social Studies Methods (3)
Field Practicum: Elementary (3)
Seminar in Language Awareness (1)
Spring Semester
___EDU 5391 Professional Development Seminar (3)
___EDU 5395 Student Teaching: Elementary (9)
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