transfer guidelines for ​Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)

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A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU. Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of the expected transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term start date. All transfer credit is specific to your current degree pathway. Should you decide to change programs at any time a new evaluation will be completed, and the appropriate credit will be awarded for the new program. 

COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT: 

  • Must be college level from an Institution accredited by an Institutional Accreditor (as listed by the U.S. Department of Education). For a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies, see: Click here for a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies. 
  • Must have been awarded a grade of C or better. 
  • May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study. 
  • Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements. 

COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

  • Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may be satisfied by degree. 
  • Courses can be satisfied by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from a regionally accredited WGU partner institution. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education
  • In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study. 
  • Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit.

Important: The courses listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing of program requirements.

Survey of Pacific Northwest History for Educators' (3 CUs) must be taken by students planning to meet licensure requirements in the state of Washington.

​General Education

Course(s) transferred or satisfied by the completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Teachers College programs must be from a regionally accredited WGU partner institution. Certain general education requirements will be satisfied by degree, dependent on the student's program of choice.

  
  
  
Transfer Requirement(s)
collapse Group : Communication ‎(3)
C455English Composition I3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

C456English Composition II3

A second, sequential course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. English Composition I must be transferred before English Composition II can be transferred. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

C464Introduction to Communication3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in speech or communications. The course presented must clearly demonstrate an oral speaking component.  Cannot be satisfied by degree.

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C121Survey of United States History3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in U.S. history. Specific events in U.S. history cannot be used to meet this requirement. Coursework needs to include a broad overview of U.S. history. Cannot be satisfied by degree. 

C100Introduction to Humanities3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the humanities (literature, visual and performing arts, music, theatre, philosophy, ethics, or religious studies).  Cannot be satisfied by degree. 

C963American Politics and the US Constitution 3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in U.S. government and the U.S. constitution. Cannot be satisfied by degree. 

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C278College Algebra4

​One course, equivalent to 4 units, in college algebra or higher. Course must have be taken within the past 3 years to be considered for transfer. Cannot be satisfied by degree. 

C955Applied Probability and Statistics 3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics. Cannot be satisfied by degree. 

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C306Finite Mathematics4

​One course, equivalent to 4 units, in finite or discrete mathematics. Course must be within 7 years to transfer. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

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C165Integrated Physical Sciences3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in physical or life science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology). Course must have been taken within 7 years to transfer for Teachers College Math and Science Education programs. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

C683Natural Science Lab2

One course, equivalent to 2 units, in a natural science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy, or biology) with lab component. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

C190Introduction to Biology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in general biology. Cannot be satisfied by degree.

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Core Courses in the Major

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree, unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

  
  
  
Transfer Requirement(s)
D097Educational Foundations2

​One course, equivalent to 2 units, in schools and society.

D096Fundamentals of Diverse Learners 4

One or more courses, equivalent to 4 units, in diversity and inclusion, which includes special education and multicultural education, and at least 4 hours of related field experience. 

D094Educational Psychology and Development of Children and Adolescents4

One or more courses, equivalent to 4 units, covering both educational psychology and human development, and at least 4 hours of related field experience.   

C646Trigonometry and Precalculus4

One course, equivalent to 3-4 units, in pre-calculus. Course must have been taken within 3 years to transfer. 

D095Managing Engaging Learning Environments 3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the strategies to create positive and productive learning environments, and at least 7 hours of related field experience that includes both observation of practices to engage and motivate learners and opportunities to apply strategies for engagement and motivation while interacting with learners.   

D093 Assessing Impact on Student Learning 3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the interpretation and analysis of assessment data to inform instructional decisions, and at least 3 hours of related field experience where high leverage practices are observed and evaluated.   

D092Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the critical evaluation of hardware and software for positive impact on learning using the SAMR model, exploration of ethical considerations (equity, access, and appropriate use), and at least 3 hours of related field experience where integration of technology within the instructional environment is observed and evaluated.   

C282Calculus I4

​One course in calculus, equivalent to 3-4 units. Requirement for trigonometry and precalculus must be met first. Course must have been taken within 3 years to transfer.

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Non-Transferable Courses

Courses Not Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

The group below may not be satisfied by transfer credit or degree. 

  
  
  
D090The School as a Community of Care3
C280Probability and Statistics I4
C284Mathematics Learning and Teaching4
C285Mathematics History and Technology4
C315Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Mathematics, Observations 1 and 23
C316Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Mathematics, Observation 3 and Midterm3
C317Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Mathematics, Observations 4 and 53
C318Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Mathematics, Observation 6 and Final3
C341Cohort Seminar3
D151Professional Portfolio2
D091Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment3
C728Secondary Disciplinary Literacy3
C730Secondary Reading Instruction and Interventions3
D148Teacher Performance Assessment in Mathematics Education3
C879Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teaching3
C903Middle School Mathematics: Content Knowledge2
C930Preclinical Experiences in Mathematics3
C965Teaching in the Middle School2
C972College Geometry4