L E B A N O N | W AY N E S V I L L E
WE’RE HERE TO HELP TRANSFER WITH EASE Our programs lets you transfer your associate’s degree and lower-level prerequisites to MSU. You can conveniently complete your bachelor’s degree in Lebanon or Waynesville. All lower-division prerequisites are available at OTC and other community colleges. You can take all of your upper-division coursework through MSU, all in the same location.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
QUESTIONS? READY TO GET STARTED? One-on-one advisement sessions are available by appointment at: OTC Lebanon Center | Casey 132 22360 Hwy MM Lebanon, MO 65536 OTC Waynesville Center 600 GW Lane Waynesville, MO 65583
BEFORE YOU TRANSFER
Call 417-532-0518 or contact:
– Meet with your MSU transfer advisor, Carol Bauer, early in your college career to ensure you’re taking all the right classes to reach your academic goals. You may be admitted and begin taking courses with MSU while still completing your associate’s degree, if needed.
Carol Bauer Elementary Education Advisor — Central Region cbauer@missouristate.edu
– Complete your associate’s degree. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT degree), is recommended because it will satisfy many of the requirements for your bachelor’s degree and certification; however, you may join this program with any AA degree if the appropriate prerequisites are taken.
INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS
Gib Adkins Regional Outreach Administrator — Central Region gibadkins@missouristate.edu CASEY HALL - LEBANON
– Pass the MoGEA assessments. – Earn a 2.75 overall GPA (required) before the start of your first fall MSU semester. For more resources please visit: missouristate.edu/transfer
OTC WAYNESVILLE Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
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LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE ARE YOU READY TO INSTILL A LOVE FOR LEARNING IN YOUNG MINDS? Join the generations of teachers who started their careers with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Missouri State University. With our program, you can take all the classes you need to become a certified teacher without ever leaving the Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) campus. Classes are typically offered in the late afternoon and evening (outside of practicums and student teaching). Learn from veteran educators with years of practical classroom experience as well as scholars versed in the latest breakthroughs in research. Spend time in local school districts practicing what you’ve learned and emerge with the tools and confidence to become an outstanding educator. After successful completion of this program and passing content assessments, you will be certified to teach grades 1-6.
TAKE ALL YOUR UPPER-LEVEL CLASSES IN LEBANON OR WAYNESVILLE Tentative course schedule*
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE
YEAR 1
SUMMER
SPRING
1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
RDG 318
ELE 425
At the start of your last semester at OTC, apply online at missouristate.edu/apply. You’ll also need to submit a $35 application fee. If you need help, call 417-836-6929 or email outreach@missouristate.edu.
Foundations of Literacy Instruction
FALL MTH 320 Foundations of Math for Teachers
ELE 410 Teaching & Learning in the Elementary Classroom
RDG 420 Methods of Teaching Reading & Language Arts in Elementary School
RDG 421
Methods of Teaching Communication Arts
ELE 429 Methods of Teaching Math in Elementary Schools
ELE 434 Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary Schools
ELE 438 Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Schools
MTH 360 Foundations of Geometry for Teachers
Practicum – Methods of Teaching Reading & Language Arts in Elementary School
GRY 240
Have any school that has awarded you college credit send your official transcript to:
Missouri State University Office of Admissions 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Earth Science for Teachers YEAR 2
FALL
SPRING
ELE 500
ELE 495
Current Issues and Applications in Elementary Education
Supervised Teaching (Elementary)
ELE 510
ELE 496
The Reflective Practitioner
Supervised Teaching (Elementary)
ELE 501
2. SEND US YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
Home/Sch/Comm Relationships with Young Children & Families
ELE 530 Teaching English Language Learners in the Elementary Classroom
EDT 520 Technologies in a Contemporary School Setting
SPE 310 Introduction to Special Education
*Required courses will vary. Please consult with your advisor.
If you need financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov prior to March 31. You’ll find more resources at: missouristate.edu/financialaid
4. M EET WITH YOUR ADVISOR To schedule an appointment with Carol Bauer Phone: 417-532-0518 Email: cbauer@missouristate.edu.
5. GET REGISTERED! Apply and get admitted to MSU early. This will allow you to register on the same schedule as other MSU students.