Elementary Education Transfer Plan (Northwest Florida State College)

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Northwest Florida State College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.

 

Fall Semester - Year 1

NWFSC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENC 1101 EH 101 English Composition I 3
SPC 1608 CA 110 Public Speaking 3
MAC 1140 or higher MA 112 Precalculus Algebra or Higher 3
Fine Art Elective Fine Art Elective 3
History Elective History Elective 3
Total   15

 

Spring Semester - Year 1

NWFSC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENC 1102 EH 102 English Composition II 3
BSC 1005/1005L or BSC 1010C BLY 101/101L Life Science I or BLY 121/121L General Biology I 4
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
CGS 1570 CIS 150 Intro to Computer Applications 3
Total   13

Fall Semester - Year 2

NWFSC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Literature Elective Literature Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
Lab Science #2 Lab Science #2 4
HLP 1081 KIN 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness 3
MAC 1140 or higher #2 MA 112 Precalculus Algebra or Higher 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 2

NWFSC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Humanities Elective * Humanities Elective * 3
Social/Behavioral Elective* Social/Behavioral Elective* 3
Lab Science #3 Lab Science #3 4
MAC 1140 or higher #3 or STA 2023 MA 112 Precalculus Algebra or Higher or  ST 210 Statistical Reasoning & Applications  3
PE Activity PE Activity 1
Total   14

 

Summer Semester - Year 2

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
MA 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers  3 Health/Physical Education And General Electives
Total   3  

 

* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.

Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for candidacy, including all transfer course work and course work completed at the University of South Alabama

Please contact the College of Education and Professional Studies for information regarding the Core and Praxis exams required for candidacy.

Fall Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
EPY 351 Human Growth and Development 3 Major Requirements
HS 365 HPE Curr/Methods-Elementary Teachers 3 Major Requirements
EDM 310 Microcomputing Systems in Education 3 Major Requirements
EDU 346 K-6 Education 3 Major Requirements
EDU 330 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 Major Requirements
Total   15  

 

Spring Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
EDU 300 Classroom Management I 1 Major Requirements
EDU 303 Field Experience SPE 2 Major Requirements
EDU 312 Intellect and Physical Disabilities 3 Major Requirements
EDU 313 Learning and Behavior Disorders 3 Major Requirements
EDU 331 Teaching Reading 3 Major Requirements
EDU 336 Teaching Social Studies 3 Major Requirements
Total   15  

 

Summer Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
EDU 301 Arts in the Elementary School 3 Major Requirements
Total   3  

Fall Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
 EDU 302 Classroom Management II  1 Major Requirements
 EDU 311 Partnerships in SPE  3 Major Requirements
 EDU 335 Teaching Mathematics  3 Major Requirements
 EDU 337 Teaching Science  3 Major Requirements
 EDU 345 Field Experience   2 Major Requirements
 EDU 362 Behavior Management 3 Major Requirements
Total   15  

 

Spring Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours Area
 EDU 430 K-6 Internship 6 Major Requirements
 EDU 495 K-6 Internship SPE 6 Major Requirements
Total   12