Transfer Students
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Dean’s Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the School of Education! At the School of Education, you will find a lively community committed to enhancing the skills required for teaching subjects that fascinate you. At the same time, we develop educators who work to eliminate educational inequality and foster the leadership skills that will make an impact anywhere. Thanks for visiting the School of Education on the web. We hope to see you on campus soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about transferring into the undergraduate teacher education program, we suggest starting with the following frequently asked questions.
Q: How many hours must I have completed to be considered for transfer admission?
A: Students must have completed 54 semester hours by the term in which they plan to begin course work in the School of Education. Students are encouraged to work toward the completion of the school’s requirements prior to admission.
Q: In what areas may I be certified?
A: The School of Education offers teacher certification in the following areas:
Elementary:
Language Arts
Mathematics
Integrated Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts (minor only)*Note: Elementary certification students may be certified in a single-subject. For K-5, students may take any subject. 6-8 certification students may be certified in their major and minor if they’d like.
Secondary:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science (minor only)
Earth/Space Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French
German
Health (minor only)
History
Integrated Science (major only)
Integrated Science Comp. (major only)
Latin
Library Media (K-12 major)
Mathematics
Music (K-12 major)
Physical Education (K-12 major or 6-12 minor)
Physics
Political Science
Psychology (minor only)
Sociology (minor only)
Social Studies
Spanish*Note: Students may be certified in their major and minor.
Q: How can I learn more about Teacher Education at the School of Education?
A: For more information, you may e-mail
te.program@umich.edu, call (734) 615-1528 or attend an M-Teach Information Session , where students will receive a thorough introduction to the Teacher Education program.
Q: How much will it cost to attend Michigan?
A: For transfer students there are a variety of funding options. However, sample packages for students transferring from a Michigan community college are as follows:
Sample Financial Aid Package -Undergraduate Michigan Residents Community College Transfers- |
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Tuition & Fees | Room, Board, Books, Misc. | Family Contri- bution |
Finan- cial Need |
Finan- cial Aid |
Unmet Need | % of Tuition and Fees Covered by Scholarships and Grants |
| Family Income < $30,000 | $10,960 | $10,964 | 0 | $21,924 | $21,924 | $0 | 100% |
| Family Income of $50,000 | $10,960 | $10,964 | $4,500 | $17,424 | $17,424 | $0 | 84% |
| Family Income of $80,000 | $10,960 | $10,964 | $7,500 | $14,424 | $14,424 | $0 | 52% |
For more information about financial aid at Michigan, visit http://www.finaid.umich.edu/guides/prospectiveUndergrads.asp
Q: What kind of co-curricular activities may I get involved in?
A: In addition to a lively schedule of lectures from our own faculty and guests, the School of Education has several co-curricular student organizations, including:
- Black Educators of Tomorrow, a group that works to promote excellence in education for underrepresented populations. http://www.soe.umich.edu/students/bet/
- Kappa Delta Pi is an education honors society that provides resources and services at each stage of educators' careers. http://www.soe.umich.edu/students/kappadeltapi/
- The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs promotes community among all groups within the SOE.
http://www.soe.umich.edu/students/omsa/ - Tutoring First gives students hands-on experience while making a difference in area high schools. http://www.soe.umich.edu/students/tutoringfirst/
- Student Michigan Education Association
- Teachers for Tomorrow
School of Education students are also actively involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities outside of the School of Education.
- For a complete listing of the UM student organizations, visit the Maize Pages.
- For other campus life resources, explore the UM Division of Student Affairs.
Preparing to Transfer
- As prospective students begin to plan for transferring to Michigan, it is strongly recommended that prospective students attend a general advising session, where you will have be thoroughly introduced to the Teacher Education program. Link to General advising page: http://www.soe.umich.edu/generaladvisingsessions/index.html
- If you have questions about transferring to the University of Michigan School of Education, we encourage you to contact us at te.program@umich.edu or (734) 615-1528
- Chat with a School of Education advisor when he/she visits your campus. Check with your community college counselor for more information.
Teacher Education Curriculum
Teacher education at Michigan emphasizes building a strong foundation through coursework with leaders in the field of education and experience in the diverse classrooms of Southeast Michigan. To learn more about our curriculum, you may want to explore our course outlines for elementary education, secondary education, along with the program’s major and minor requirements (Elementary: http://www.soe.umich.edu/elementary/courses/requirements/majorminor/
Secondary: http://www.soe.umich.edu/secondary/courses/requirements/majorminor/)
How to Apply
The School of Education undergraduate application deadlines can be found at: http://www.soe.umich.edu/deadlines/index.html#undergrad. As you complete the application, we recommend using these application instructions: http://www.soe.umich.edu/common/admissions/downloads/ugapph.pdf
The application for admission may be completed here: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/umich/62/
If you have questions about the application, please contact the SOE Office of Student Services at (734) 764-7563 or http://www.soe.umich.edu/osa/contact/
Application Review
The Teacher Education Admissions Committee seeks to admit a diverse cohort of students that will thrive within the School of Education. As part of a holistic application review, several aspects of a student’s academic experience are considered. In addition to a minimum GPA of 3.0, strong transfer applicants will also submit letters of recommendation that speak to the student’s previous experiences, abilities, and goals; a personal statement that addresses why the student’s previous academic and professional experiences make him/her an ideal candidate for admission; and a high school transcript and test scores that reflect strong academic preparation.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Teacher Education program, do not hesitate to contact us at:
te.prog@umich.edu
(734) 615-1528
