Transfer Pathway Guides

Please note that some courses required in a Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.

Choose a concentration from the Major Listing Sheet tab above. Majors included in this 2+2 advising guide: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Math, Physics, Social Studies. Read SUNY Fredonia specific notes at the bottom of page. FIRST SEMESTER: Notes Credit Hours ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition 3 EDU 100 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychological Science 3 HED 116 Issues in Child Development and Health 3 MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR higher SUNY-MATH Elective   Make sure to look at the Major Listing Sheet tab to see if specific math(s) are required. MTH 150 is not an appropriate mathematics course for students pursuing teacher certification in a mathematics or science or technology field. 3-4 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE A two semester sequence of college level study or its equivalent is required. American Sign Language (ASL) is accepted by Fredonia 3 Total 16-17 SECOND SEMESTER: EDU 200 Foundations of Education # # Minimum grade of B required by Fredonia. 3 PSY 202 Developmental Psychology - Adolescence # 3 CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE: Choose a major from Major Listing Sheet and complete all courses as you are able. Make sure to review this when choosing courses for any electives or general education courses. See Major Listing Sheet for required courses for the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French, Math, Mathematics Middle Childhood, Physics, Social Studies or Spanish. 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE Take next level of same foreign language. 3 Total 15 THIRD SEMESTER: EDU 208 Guided Observation in Education # # Minimumm grade of B required by Fredonia Both EDU 200 and 208 must be completed to earn credit for EDU 105 and 106 at Fredonia. 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION- HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (SUNY-HUMN) Choose any English literature course from SUNY-HUMN list. 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) 3 CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 1-3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE 3-4 EDU 125 Technology in Education 2 Total 15-18 FOURTH SEMESTER: SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS)  OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE 3 CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE 3-4 EDU 230 Introduction to Special Education 3 CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE 3 Total 15-16 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 61-66 Volunteer or work experience with children prior to program admission is strongly advised. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative gpa for admission to Fredonia. Students may transfer a maximum of 66 credits at the lower division (Fredonia equivalent courses at the 100/200 level) and a maximum of 75 credits if courses transfer at the upper division (300/400 level). Students who have met 7/10/30 SUNY Gen Ed courses (including math, written/oral communication, natural science and diversity) as indicated on their GETA will have satisfied the Fredonia Foundations general education requirement AP, IB, CLEP, College Now or other high school dual enrollment, & transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted at MCC may not be transferable. See their AP policies. Contact Fredonia with questions. Most departments require a minimum grade of C for courses to transfer directly to the major. Please refer to the Fredonia catalog for individual major requirements and admission criteria for the professional year. # Minimum grade of B required by Fredonia. Refer to SUNY Fredonia Transfer Course Equivalency database. Liberal Arts and Sciences - Adolescent  Education Teacher Education Transfer A.S. (EA03) will be the degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation Source: 2023-2024 Advisement and Transfer Services. Updated 5/13/2024 While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students are strongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institution as they will make the final determination of transfer credit.