Foundations of Teacher Education
You’ve already put in the work — now make every credit count. This transfer agreement shows how coursework from your Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Foundations of Teacher Education associate's degree transfers into the Education: Elementary and Middle School; Grades K-9 bachelor's degree at UW-Green Bay. In order receive the full block of transfer credits to UW-Green Bay, students must complete all of the prescribed coursework in the Foundations of Teacher Education associate's degree. Students are eligible for this agreement with a WTCS graduation date of 2026 or later. Explore course equivalencies, remaining degree requirements and the path toward earning your bachelor’s degree below.
From: WTCS
- Program: Foundations of Teacher Education
- Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
- Institution: Any Wisconsin Technical College
- Credits Transferring: 60 credits
To: UW-Green Bay
- Program: Education
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Institution: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Credits Remaining: 60 credits
- Delivery: In-person
How Your Credits Transfer
The courses below show how completed Foundations of Teacher Education coursework from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) transfers to the Education: Elementary and Middle School; Grades K-9 major at UW-Green Bay (UWGB). Please note any Foundations of Teacher Education associate's degree from a Wisconsin Technical College are applicable. Some courses may require a minimum grade to transfer into specific major requirements. For course descriptions see the Education: Elementary and Middle School; Grades K-9 Major in the Academic Catalog.
Course to Course Equivalency
| WTCS Course | WTCS Credits | UW-Green Bay Equivalent | UWGB Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-801-136 English Composition | 3 | WF 100 English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | MATH 100 Math Appreciation | 3 |
| 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 | HUM STUD 213 Ethnic Diversity Human Values | 3 |
| 10-522-103 Intro to Education Practice | 3 | EDUC 211 School and Society | 3 |
| 10-522-105 Behavior Management | 3 | EDUC 340 Supporting Learning and Behavior in the Classroom | 3 |
| 10-522-107 Overview of Special Ed | 3 | EDUC 345 Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| 10-522-112 Equity in Education | 3 | EDUC 206 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| 10-522-120 Techniques in Science | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
| 10-522-129 Practicum 1 | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
| 10-522-104 Technology in Education | 3 | Elective Credit | 3 |
Block Equivalency
In addition to the course-to-course equivalency itemized above, there is a total block equivalency that makes up 30 credits that are accepted at UW-Green Bay.
WTCS Block
| WTCS Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Completion of the Foundations of Teacher Education associate's degree and admission into the UWGB Professional Program in Education | 30 |
UWGB Block
| UWGB Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Completion of the UWGB Core General Education Curriculum | 30 |
What You'll Take at UW-Green Bay
After transferring coursework from WTCS, these are the remaining courses needed to complete the Education: Elementary and Middle School; Grades K-9 major at UW-Green Bay. For course descriptions and degree requirements, refer to the Education: Elementary and Middle School; Grades K-9 Major in the Academic Catalog.
Major Requirements
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 210 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 281 | Conceptual Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Conceptual Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDUC 284 | Fundamentals of Algebra, Geometry and Measurement for Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 290 | Introduction to Educational Inquiry | 3 |
| EDUC 291 | Educational Inquiry Field Practicum | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Teaching Social Studies in Elementary and Middle Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 307 | Teaching Reading in Elementary and Middle Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 309 | Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 324 | Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 325 | Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 327 | Supporting Multilingual Learners in the PK-12 Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 351 | Field Project in School Settings (Math Topic) | 3 |
| EDUC 351 | Field Project in School Settings (Literacy Topic) | 3 |
| EDUC 452 | Principles of Middle Level Education | 3 |
Other Graduation Requirements
| Catalog ID | Class Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WF 105 | Research and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EDUC 405 | Student Teaching | 10 |
| EDUC 414 | Seminar in Student Teaching/Internship | 2 |
Transfer Agreement Details
Date Effective: 04/15/2025
Review Date: 04/15/2028
This agreement is applicable to any Foundations of Teacher Education program at a Wisconsin Technical College System institution. The example above is from the Foundation of Teacher Education program at NWTC.
Ready To Chat?
See how the rest of your credits will transfer with an unofficial credit evaluation. To learn more about your individual path to a degree at UW-Green Bay, reach out to our transfer advisor, Michelle Ferry. Call 920-465-2111 or email uwgb@uwgb.edu.