Note(s):
*USM is the only state university that requires speech.
**USM requires two lab sciences of the student’s choice.
ACT Composite of 21 ACT: No sub score lower than 18 (This ACT requirement must be obtained in high school and will exempt students from the Praxis I tests.)
Take Praxis Core sophomore year. (www.ets.org/praxis)
Take the Praxis Core if ACT score is not met.
Praxis Core: Reading(test code 5712) Score 156, Writing(test code 5722) Score 162, Math(test code 5732) Score 150
Computer testing centers: USM and JC Advanced Technology Center
Cost: All 3 Tests $150 (5 hour test) 1 Test $90 (1 1/2 hours)
May retake a failed test once every 21 days.
Students should note that state teacher certification requirements supersede the program requirements shown in the catalog. Mandated changes in program requirements will be communicated through the student’s academic adviser.
Math. Students without an adequate high school math background, which includes a minimum of Algebra II, should enroll in a preparatory math course, such as Intermediate Algebra, prior to College Algebra. Preparatory math courses will not transfer to other institutions. MAT 1723 - Real Number System is a second required course to fulfill 6 math hours. MAT 1723 is required for USM and MSU.
Humanities. For UM, students should take two courses in English above Composition I and Composition II. UM requires British Literature rather than World Literature. Students may choose from philosophy, British literature or foreign language to fulfill the remaining 3-hour humanities requirement at UM. USM requires World Literature. Traditional Grammar is not required at WCU. WCU requires a second literature course rather than Traditional Grammar. Traditional Grammar may count toward an English endorsement at USM, MSU and WCU.
Science. A minimum of one course each in biological and physical sciences is required in the elementary education core curriculum at UM followed by an elective in either of these two areas or in math. MSU transfers should have a total of 12 semester hours of laboratory science courses, including 6 hours of physical science and 3 hours of biological science. USM requires 8 hours of lab science in any two science areas. USM also requires that elementary education majors who choose science as an area of endorsement must take an additional 10 hours in science from the biological and physical sciences.
Social Science. For USM, Human Growth & Development, psychology, geography and 3 hours of western civilization are required courses. Elementary Education majors
transferring to USM may choose courses in government, sociology, and economics toward an endorsement in social studies. American National Government and World Geography are required courses at MSU along with 6 hours of history (American history is recommended). UM requires 6 hours of history and 3 hours of geography.
Fine Arts. Art for Elementary Teachers is required for students transferring to WCU.
Computer Concepts. MSU and WCU require an introductory course in computer concepts. Neither USM nor UM requires Computer Applications (USM no longer accepts Computer Applications towards a math or science endorsement).
Health. Elementary Education majors at WCU must take two semesters of physical education. Personal and Community Health (HPR 1213) from JC is not an acceptable substitute for this requirement. Health is required at UM and USM