Transfer Plans
For additional information and possible next steps, please refer to the following information:
- If you are considering transferring to GVSU, please visit our Transfer Admissions resource page for all the information you need to get started.
- For information on how your courses transfer to GVSU, please review the Course Equivalencies online.
- If you decide to transfer to GVSU prior to completing your Associates Degree, you should consider taking advantage of the reverse transfer agreement we have with all Michigan community colleges.
- Our online catalog provides a wealth of information on GVSU's academic programs, policies and procedures, course descriptions, etc.
- Each college at GVSU has an academic advising center that serves specific majors in that college. If you have specific questions about program requirements, you could contact the advising center to seek additional information.
- Each academic department at GVSU provides additional information about specific programs of study and links to important resources. You may access a comprehensive list here.
- Our Career Center provides comprehensive support and resources for all students at GVSU. It is recommended that you connect with the counselors there as soon as you transition to GVSU.
- The Career Guides by Major allow students to investigate possible career or graduate/professional school opportunities based on specific programs of study.
Transfer plans are meant to provide you with a suggested outline of courses for your respective academic interest. They are simply a guide while you attend community college. If you have any questions regarding the content of this transfer plan, or if you are a staff or faculty member at one of the colleges listed in this guide and see a needed edit or change, please contact the GVSU Admissions & Recruitment Office by phone at 616-331-2025 or by email at [email protected].
Northwestern Michigan College
Program Guide for Health and Physical Education K-12 Instruction
First Year, First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 | 4 |
| MTH 111 | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| BIO 106 + 106L | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
First Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 112 | 4 |
| MTH 131 | 3 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| PSY 101 | 3 |
| BIO 220 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year, First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Science elective | 3 |
| ECE 202 | 3 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| Global Perspectives elective | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Second Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Science elective | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
NOTES:
- Degree offered: B.S.
- Students may want to consider transferring after one year of basic classes.
- This guide fulfills the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Science elective must be a non-BIO course. Humanities electives must be selected from different disciplines. Social science elective must be a non-PSY course. Pleae check with your community college advisro for additional associate degree requirements. GVSU will still honor the MACRAO agreement.
- Global Perspectives electives: Please see general education guide for list of approved courses
- U.S. Diversity electives: not required for students seeking teacher certification
- Students who are interested in teaching physical education will major in the new Health and Physical Education major at GVSU. This combination will provide certification in Health and Physical Education for K-12.
- For students seeking the Sports Management major, please add COM 111, ACC 121, BUS 261, MGT 241 prior to transfer, if possible.
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