Where does my path start?

You will complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) at Shoreline.

Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a baccalaureate degree Education.

Each college of education has unique ways in which courses will transfer. To maximize the probability that courses taken at Shoreline will apply directly to an Elem. Ed. Degree, it is beneficial to work closely with an advisor from the college of education at the colleges(s) that one is considering attending.

What courses should I take?

This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.

General Education - 20 Credits

Courses used in General Education (Gen Ed) Core may not be used for distribution.

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives  and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: EDUC& 115 , EDUC& 150 , EDUC& 202 , EDUC& 204 .

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 4 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 5 ____________________ Credits: _____

Where can I go for help?

General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229  206-546-4559  advising@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/advising

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302  206-546-4697  Ieadvisors@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/

Elementary Education Faculty Advisors

Betty Peace-Gladstone  206-546-4729 bpeace-g@shoreline.edu Rm 5384
Tasleem Qaasim  206-546-4787 tqaasim@shoreline.edu Rm 5350
Shana Calaway  206-546-4628 scalaway@shoreline.edu Rm 5308

What does your chosen four-year school require?

Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.)

General Requirements for Teacher Certification Programs: All students applying for admission to state approved teacher education programs are required to 1.) pass the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B); 2.) complete an application for a Teacher’s Certificate, including a Character and Fitness Supplement; 3.) submit to a Washington State Patrol and FBI background check; 4.) complete course requirements and a teaching internship. Some schools require volunteer hours in an elementary education setting for admission. Colleges in the following list offer Undergraduate Teacher Certification (UG), Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Special Education (SE) Programs, or Graduate Degree Programs and Certification (G), which may require specific courses for admission. Check web sites and/or consult with advisors for specific requirements. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements.