TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION MAJORS

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1 TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION MAJORS This is general information provided as a beginning guide. You are responsible for contacting schools directly to obtain current/updated information and complete details about application and program requirements. Resources Alex Tuel, Director of Education & Teacher Preparation ( , alexander.tuel@garrettcolleg.edu) Judy Carbone, Director of Advising, Career & Transfer Services ( , judy.carbone@garrettcollege.edu)

2 Schools in MARYLAND What education majors are offered? Bowie State University College of Notre Dame Frostburg State University Early Childhood/ Special, Elementary, Early Childhood, Elementary, Special, Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary in Secondary in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Secondary in Biology, Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, English, Foreign Language, Math, and English, Foreign Language & History, and Math Physics Literature, Earth Science, Math, Physics, and Social Science What is the minimum GPA requirement? If you have an A.A or AAT and a 2.5 GPA admissions is guaranteed. Frostburg s Hagerstown campus offers a combined ECE/Elementary program. 2.5 Is there a K-12 certification? No No No How many credits transfer? Up to 65 from a 2 year school and up to 90 from a 4 year school Up to 68 from a 2 year school and up to 90 from a 4 year school Fall: April 1 st Apply Early Spring: November 1st Fall: March 15 th Spring: December 15th What is the application fee? $40.00 $45.00, waived if waiver is signed by alumna or faculty More than 24 credits: include college Official college transcript from each What are the required supplements transcripts college attended, essay or writing for the application? Less than 24 credits: all of above plus sample, and high school transcript (if high school transcript and SAT scores transferring with less than 30 credits) Bowie State University Jericho Park Road Bowie, Maryland College Of Notre Dame of Maryland Marie Danille Amspacher, SSND School of Education Gibbons Hall, Room North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland Up to 45 credits are needed in order to begin Phase 1 of the program As soon as possible Fall: June 1 st Spring: December 1st $30 N/A Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Road Frostburg, Maryland Students interested in the Hagerstown program should contact Kathy Griemsman:

3 What education majors are offered? Elementary (1-6), Elementary Dance (1-8), Special Education (1-8), and Secondary in Art, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Dance, English, French, History, Math, Russian, Social Studies, and Spanish Schools in MARYLAND Goucher College Hood College McDaniel College Early Childhood, Elementary/Special Education, and Secondary in Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Math, and Spanish Early Childhood, Elementary, and K- 12 Certification in Art, Music, and Physical Education ***All of the above are only offered as minors*** What is the minimum GPA No minimum GPA requirement 2.75 No minimum GPA requirement requirement? Is there a K-12 certification? No Yes; Art Yes; Art, Music, and Physical Education How many credits transfer? Up to 60 credits Up to 70 credits from a 2 year school and up to 94 credits from a 4 year school At least 30 credits What is the application fee? What are the required supplements for the application? Fall: May 1 st Spring: December 1st $55 or NACAC/College Board fee waiver Essay (minimum of 500 words), official college transcript, and recommendation letter from an academic teacher Less than 30 credits: must also submit an official high school transcript Goucher College 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, Maryland Rolling Admission Fall Priority: February 15 th Spring Priority: November 1st $35 Waived if applying online Official college transcript Less than 24 credits: must also submit official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores Hood College Elizabeth Gorman Associate Director of Transfer Admissions 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick, Maryland Gorman@hood.edu Fall: April 1 st Spring: December 15 th $50 Waived if attend an official admissions visit Official college transcript, two letters of recommendation, an essay Less than 30 credits: must also submit an official SAT/ACT scores McDaniel College Office of Admissions 2 College Hill Westminster, Maryland admissions@mcdaniel.edu

4 Schools in MARYLAND Morgan State University Mount St. Mary s University Salisbury University What education majors are offered? Elementary, Health, Physical Education, and Science Elementary, Elementary/Special Education, Art (Pre-K-12), and Secondary in English, French, German, Latin, Math, Social Studies, Early Childhood, Elementary, Early Childhood/Elementary (dual), and Secondary in Creative Arts (minor), Social Studies (minor), and Health and Spanish What is the minimum GPA requirement? Is there a K-12 certification? N/A Yes; Art No How many credits transfer? Up to 70 from a 2 year school and up N/A Up to 60 credits to 90 from a 4 year school Fall: February 15 th Spring: January 15 th Fall: June 1 st Spring: December 1st Fall: March 1 st Spring: October 1 st What is the application fee? $35 May be waived for applicants with $35 N/A financial need What are the required supplements for the application? Official college transcript Official college transcript Less than 24 credits: must submit an official high school transcript Morgan State University 1700 East Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, Maryland Final official high school transcript (waived for those out of high school for 10 or more years), official college transcript from all colleges attended, and at least one recommendation from a professor Mount St. Mary s University Mary Catherine James Associate Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator Old Emmitsburg Road Emmitsburg, Maryland mjames@msmary.edu Less than 24 credits: must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores Salisbury University Office of Admissions 1200 Camden Avenue Salisbury, Maryland admissions@salisbury.edu

5 Schools in MARYLAND Stevenson University St. Mary s College of Maryland Towson University What education majors are offered? Early Childhood and Elementary ***Education not offered as a major. Option: minor in Educational Studies which supports the Masters of Arts in Teaching Program Early Childhood, Elementary, Elementary/Deaf Studies, Special Education, and Secondary in Biology, Chemistry, Earth-Space Science, English, French, Geography, German, History, Math, Physics, Social Sciences, and Spanish What is the minimum GPA 2.5 N/A 2.75 requirement? Is there a K-12 certification? No No Yes; Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, and Health How many credits transfer? Up to 70 credits from a 2 year school; No maximum requirement Up to 65 credits up to 90 credits from a 4 year school Rolling admission Fall: March 1st Apply as soon as possible Fall: February 1 st Fall: February 15 th Spring: November 15 th Spring: November 1 st What is the application fee? $40 $50 $45 What are the required supplements Official college transcript and essay for the application? Official college and high school transcripts, at least one set of SAT/ACT scores, one letter of recommendation, and an essay Optional: Resume and Interview Stevenson University Mark Hergan Admissions office 1525 Greenspring Valley Road Stevenson, Maryland admissions@stevenson.edu Service/ co-curricular resume, application essay, and official transcripts from all colleges attended Less than 24 credits: must also include an official high school transcript, and SAT/ACT scores St. Mary s College of Maryland E. Fisher Road St. Mary s City, Maryland AAT applicants for the elementary education program must complete an additional form and attend an oncampus orientation program. Call for more information. Less than 30 credits: must also include an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores Towson University Office of Admissions Enrollment Services Center, Room York Road Towson, Maryland (Elementary Ed Info)

6 What education majors are offered? What is the minimum GPA requirement? Schools in MARYLAND Towson University, Shady Grove Campus University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park Early Childhood Early Childhood, Elementary, ESOL, Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Elementary/Special Education (dual Secondary in English, French, Education and Secondary in Art, certification) German, Math, Science, Social English, Foreign Languages, Math, Studies, and Spanish, and K-12 in Art, Music, Science, and Social Studies Dance, and Music Is there a K-12 certification? No Yes; Art, Dance, and Music N/A How many credits transfer? Must complete the AAT program Up to 60 credits from a 2 year school Must have at least 12 credits and up to 90 credits from a 4 year school Rolling Admissions Fall Priority: December 1 st Fall: May 31 st Spring: December 15 th Fall: June 1 st Spring: November 15 th *students must be enrolled in the AAT program to be considered What is the application fee? $45 $50 $55 What are the required supplements for the application? Official college transcript Official college transcript and essay of personal statement Towson University, Shady Grove Campus Val Sharpe or Marcie Povitsky 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, Maryland vsharpe@towson.edu or mpovitsky@towson.edu Official college transcripts from every school attended and a list of courses in progress Less than 30 credits: must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland Less than 30 credits: must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores University of Maryland, College Park Office of Undergraduate Admissions Mitchell Building College Park, Maryland

7 Schools in MARYLAND University of Maryland, Washington College Easter Shore What education majors are offered? Special Education and Secondary in Agricultural, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Math, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Technology/Industrial Arts Elementary and Secondary in Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, French, German, Math, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish, and Theatre What is the minimum GPA requirement? Is there a K-12 certification? N/A N/A How many credits transfer? Up to 60 credits from a 2 year school and up to 90 credits from a 4 year school Up to 64 credits from a 2 year school and up to 72 credits from a 4 year school Fall: May 1 st Rolling Admission Fall Priority: March 1 st What is the application fee? $25 $55 What are the required supplements for the application? Official college transcript and essay Less than 24 credits: must include an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores University of Maryland, Eastern Shore One Backbone Road Princess Anne, Maryland Official high school transcript, official college transcripts, and essay or personal statement **Interviews are strongly recommended Washington College Kevin Coveney Vice President for Admissions 300 Washington Avenue Chestertown, Maryland

8 Schools in PENNSYLVANIA What education majors are offered? What is the minimum GPA requirement? Shippensburg University Elementary (K-4), Mid-level (4-8), and Secondary in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology and Environmental, English, French, Information Technology for Business, Math, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish Wilson College Elementary and Secondary in Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Education, Mathematics, Social Studies, Citizenship, and Spanish Is there a K-12 certification? How many credits transfer? Yes; Art Minimum of 45 credits Rolling Admission No Up to 22 credits Rolling Admission What is the application fee? $30 $35 Free if apply online What are the required supplements for the application? Official college transcripts and statement of good standing from prior institution Official college transcript, official high school transcript, and essay or personal statement **Essay or personal statement is strongly recommended Shippensburg University Admissions Office 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, Pennsylvania admiss@ship.edu **Interview is strongly recommended Wilson College Mary Ann Naso Admissions Office 1015 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

9 What education majors are offered? Schools in WEST VIRGINIA Shepherd University Elementary, Art (PreK-Adult), Biology (9th- Adult), Chemistry (9th-Adult), General Science (5th-Adult), English (5 th -Adult), Family and Consumer Sciences (5 th -Adult), Math (5 th -9 th ), Social Studies (5 th -9 th ), Health (5 th -Adult), Physical Education (PreK-Adult), Music (PreK- Adult), and Spanish (5 th -Adult) West Virginia University Agricultural Education Physical Education What is the minimum GPA requirement? Is there a K-12 certification? Yes; Art, Physical Education, and Music No How many credits transfer? Up to 72 credits from a 2 year school Up to 72 credits from a 2 year school Rolling Admission Fall Priority: February 1 st Fall: August 1 st Spring: December 1st What is the application fee? $45 $40 What are the required supplements for the application? Official college transcript from all colleges attended Fewer than 26 credits: must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores Shepherd University Randall Friend Director of Admissions P.O. Box 5000 Shepherdstown, West Virginia Official college transcript Less than 29 credits: must submit an official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores West Virginia University Marlynn Potts Admissions and Records Office P.O. Box 6009 Morgantown, West Virginia

10 General Questions about Transferring 1. What is the step-by-step transfer process? a. Take an education course to decide if an education major is right for you. b. Speak with Judy Carbone in Career Services ( ; LC 688). This will help you with the little details of transferring. c. Pick a school. Note that this packet contains only a partial listing of schools. To help narrow down your choices you can attend/do any and all of the following: Search for schools in Maryland in the ARTSYS system ( search for out-of-state schools on d. Begin taking classes to fulfill the AAT requirements. e. Familiarize yourself with your transfer school s education requirements for admissions by visiting the school s website, contacting a representative, or meeting with an advisor. In the case of out-of-state schools, it may be better to major in General Studies instead of an AAT, but make sure you thoroughly look at the admissions requirements and talk with an advisor before making a decision. f. Once you have picked the school, apply and send the necessary paperwork well before the deadline. Also, give yourself plenty of time to look into scholarship opportunities and housing options. 2. When should students contact a representative? As soon as they become interested in a school. 3. What can students do with their current advisor to help prepare for transferring and meeting with the representative? Create a semester class outline to help map out what classes you will be taking. Take this outline to your meeting with the school s representative so they can ensure that you are on the right track and meeting the proper requirements. 4. Is it better to transfer with an AAT degree? Yes! Completing the AAT provides students with the most efficient transfer opportunities for schools in Maryland. For out-of-state schools, work with your advisor and Career Services to develop a completion plan. 5. When should I figure out what school I want to transfer to so that I know what credits will transfer? The sooner you decide on a school the easier the process will be. 6. When is the best time to visit a transfer school? As soon as you know you are interested in the school. Most schools have both fall and spring semester Open Houses. You can also schedule an individual visit by contacting the transfer admissions representatives at the schools you want to visit. Thanks to Stephanie Paré, FCC AAT student, for compiling this information.