Elementary Education (BS)
What is Elementary Education?
Elementary Education prepares teachers for education jobs with children in PK-6 grades. Our program leads to a Michigan Elementary Standard Teaching Certificate for teaching all subject areas for both bachelor and graduate programs. Our program is designed to provide quality education to children in a classroom setting.
What can I do with an Elementary Education Degree?
In the elementary education program, as a student you are able to complete a teacher certification program in either Grades PK-3 or in Grades 3-6. Successful completion of the selected certification program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in the appropriate grade band. Learn more.
| External Scholarships | Wayne State Scholarships |
|---|---|
| MI Future Educator Fellowship | Transfer Merit Awards |
| MI Future Educator Stipend | Reconnect Scholarship |
| Federal TEACH Grant |
Henry Ford College Associate Degree Options
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Pre-Elementary Education - Associate in Arts (AA)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
Recommended degree program: Pre-Elementary Education - Associate in Arts (AA)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Henry Ford College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 131 Intro to College Writing I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 132 College Writing & Research II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | ENG 246 Intro to Children’s Literature | 3 | ELE 6200 |
| See MTA; approved Humanities and Fine Arts (non-ENG course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MATH 122 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 4 | MAT 1110 |
| Natural Sciences | See MTA; approved Natural Science | 4 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science with lab | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | PSY 131 Introductory Psychology | 3 | PSY 1020 |
| | EDU 256 Educational Psychology | 3 | EDP 3310 |
| Elementary Education Pathway Courses (PK-3 and 3-6 Grade Bands) | EDU 201 Intro to Education | 3 | TED 2200 |
| | EDU 202 Intro to Education: Practicum | 1 | TED 2205 |
| | CIS 221 Instructional Technology for Elementary Teachers I | 3 | TED 2020 |
| | EDU 260 History in Elementary Schools | 3 | SSE 5720 |
| | EDU 296 Exceptional Child | 3 | TED 2220 |
| | MATH 222 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | 4 | MAT 1120 |
| Total Credits | 37-47 |
Notes:
Students can select a single band concentration (PK-3, or 3-6) or can complete multiple grade bands. Additional endorsement areas can be added to any of the grade bands; these include: Special Education, Bilingual-Bicultural Education, and/or English as a Second Language.
^See WSU advisor; when adding the PK-3 Grade Band to the B-K Grade Band, the following exceptions apply: 1) ELE 6041 is not required, 2) TED 5780 is not required.
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 37-47 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 13-24 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-71 |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s University General Education requirements.
- Any courses not completed can be taken at WSU.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
College of Education, Elementary Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) (PK-3, and/or 3-6 Grade Band)
All students must complete the college requirements for the specific grade band concentration as outlined below. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the degree. Students have a choice of selecting a single band concentration (PK-3, and/or 3-6) or they can complete multiple grade bands.
PK-3 Grade Band
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | |
| TED 2210 Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling | 2 |
| TED 5100 Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning | 2 |
| ELE 2000 Child Development: Birth-Age (only required if adding B-K Band) | 3 |
| SCE 2100 and SCE 2150 Integrated Science Content PK-6 and Integrated Science Lab PK-6 | 4 |
| Block 2 | |
| ELE 2020 Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ELE 6205 Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6210 & ELE 6211 Literacy Methods I (PK-3) and Literacy Clinical Experience (PK-3) | 4 |
| ELE 6225 Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6370 & ELE 6375 Mathematics Methods (PK-3) and Mathematics Clinical Experience (PK-3) | 4 |
| ELE 6550 Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| SSE 6720 Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| ELE 6600 Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6041 Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Content Areas (PK-K) | 3 |
| ELE 6800 & ELE 6805 Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) and Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) | 5 |
| Block 3 | |
| TED 5780 Student Teaching & Seminar | 12 |
| Total Credits | 59 |
3-6 Grade Band
| Course | Credit |
|---|---|
| Block 1 | |
| TED 2210 Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling | 2 |
| TED 5100 Professional Engagement, Advocacy, and Instructional Planning | 2 |
| ELE 6205 Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| SCE 2100 and SCE 2150 Integrated Science Content PK-6 and Integrated Science Lab PK-6 | 4 |
| Block 2 | |
| ELE 6215 & ELE 6216 Literacy Methods I (3-6) and Literacy Clinical Experience (3-6) | 4 |
| ELE 6225 Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6350 Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6380 & ELE 6385 Mathematics Methods (3-6) and Mathematics Clinical Experience (3-6) (PK-3 ONLY) | 4 |
| SSE 6720 Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II | 3 |
| ELE 6600 Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6500 Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| ELE 6800 & ELE 6805 Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) and Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) (PK-3 Only course) | 5 |
| Block 3 | |
| TED 5780 Student Teaching & Seminar | 12 |
| Total Credits | 53 |
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major (PK-3, and/or 3-6) | 53-59 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 1-7 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120-127 min. |
Primary contacts
Henry Ford College
Academic Advising
313-317-6845 | advising@hfcc.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
College of Education Department
313-577-1620 | Academic Advising
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- The pathway was signed on 12/12/2022.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.