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School of Education

Office

179 Whitman Hall

Phone: 906-227-2728

Fax: 906-227-2764

 

Web page

www.nmu.edu/education

 

Associate Dean of

Teacher Education

and Director

Debra H. Thatcher

dthatche@nmu.edu

 

 

Director, Teacher

Education Field

Experience

Rodney H. Clarken

rclarken@nmu.edu

 

 

Director, Teacher

Education Student

Services

Lynne Gerhardt

lgerhard@nmu.edu

 

 

Certification

Counselor

Nancy Carter

ncarter@nmu.edu

 
 
 2003-2004
Undergraduate Bulletin

 
 
 

School of Education

 

Education at NMU

The School of Education offers professional studies courses leading to the Michigan Professional or Provisional Teaching Certificate at the elementary and secondary levels as well as courses for continuing professional development through the master’s degree. Students must be eligible for admission in order to enroll in education courses.

 

Education Programs

The School of Education carries primary responsibility for the following:

1. A certificate program for paraprofessional instructional aides.

2. A curriculum for elementary school teachers.

3. A curriculum for teachers of children with mental impairments.

4. A curriculum for teachers of children with emotional impairments.

5. A sequence of professional courses in education for secondary school teachers.

6. In addition to undergraduate offerings, the school sponsors, cooperatively with other departments, graduate programs for teachers and school service personnel leading to the master of arts in education. These programs are described in the "Graduate Studies Bulletin".

Elementary Education Programs

Satisfactory completion of the program in elementary education qualifies a student for a Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate, which is valid for teaching kindergarten through grade five and major and minor fields in grades six, seven and eight, and self-contained grades six, seven and eight.

 

Special Education Programs

Satisfactory completion of a program for teaching students with cognitive impairments (CI) or students with emotional impairments (EI) qualifies graduates for an Elementary or Secondary Provisional Certificate and an endorsement to teach children in kindergarten through grade twelve in the specialty area as well as elementary classrooms in grades K-5 or secondary grades 7-12 in major or minor area only.

 

Secondary Education Majors

Students who satisfactorily complete a curriculum for secondary teaching qualify for a Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate, which is valid for teaching grades seven through twelve in majors and minors only. Some programs, however, are kindergarten through grade twelve.

 

Paraprofessional Instructional Aide Certification/Certificate

This certification program prepares students as paraprofessional instructional aides to assist classroom teachers in complementing, supplementing and reinforcing the instruction of students in K-12 classrooms. Students who complete additional hours may qualify for a university certificate.

 

Post-Degree Teacher Certification

Baccalaureate degree graduates without teaching certification may complete a provisional certification plan of study for teaching at the elementary or secondary level by enrolling in undergraduate courses. If a student has completed courses as an undergraduate which are applicable to a teachable major or minor, the undergraduate credits may be counted toward the state requirement for provisional certification. If extra credit hours are required, they may be obtained through enrollment in undergraduate courses. In addition to the major and minor requirements, the student must complete the State of Michigan requirement in professional education. Provisional certification programs are available in elementary education, secondary education and special education.

 

Student who qualify for a Michigan Provisional Certificate do not receive another Northern Michigan University degree.

 

Department/Program Policies

Admission to Teacher Education Curricula

Admission to Northern Michigan University does not necessarily imply admission to a teacher education program. Admission to teacher education is determined by the Director of Teacher Education Student Services or the Certification Counselor in the School of Education or, on appeal, by the Teacher Selection and Retention committee.

 

The complete set of standards (Teacher Selection and Retention Standards) to which all students in the teacher education program must adhere to is available in the School of Education and can be accessed through the following Web site: www.nmu.edu/education/education/standards.htm.

 

Admission requirements to a teacher education program of study are as follows:

A. First semester freshmen applicants entering directly out of high school must have:

• an ACT composite score of 20, or an SAT score of verbal 450 and math 500; and

• a high school GPA of 2.75 in college preparatory subjects.

B. All other undergraduate applicants must have:

• a cumulative GPA of 2.70 in undergraduate level college credits;

• at least 24 credits in liberal studies courses outside of their major and minor with a GPA of 2.50; and

• ACT, SAT, or PPST scores (as listed below in D).

C. All post-baccalaureate applicants must have:

• a cumulative GPA of 2.70 in undergraduate level college credits; or

• at least 40 credits in liberal studies courses outside of their major and minor with a GPA of 2.70; and

• ACT, SAT or PPST scores (as listed below in D).

D. All students, prior to enrolling in education courses, must be able to show competency in the areas of reading, mathematics and writing in one of the following ways:

• ACT subscores of 21 in English and reading, and 20 in mathematics; or

• SAT scores of verbal 450 and mathematics 500; or

• Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) scores of reading 174, mathematics 173, and writing 173. If the computer based PPST is taken, the required scores are reading 321, mathematics 318 and writing 319.

Applicants may be denied admission if they do not meet the above requirements or if they have:

• more than five repeats in college courses;

• combination of excessive repeats and withdrawals from classes; or

• more than one repeat in courses required for their major, minor(s), their professional education sequence, or, for elementary education and special education students, the planned program and required cognates combined.

Retention in the Program

To retain eligibility in the professional teacher education program, a student must do the following:

• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.70 or above;

• Maintain a GPA of 2.70 or greater with no grade below "C" in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minor(s), and the planned program and required cognates combined;

• Have no more than five repeats, with no more than one repeat in each of the following:

• major(s);

• minor(s);

• professional teacher education sequence courses; and

• the planned program and required cognates combined;

• Maintain minimum standards of behavior as outlined in the Teacher Selection and Retention Standards.

Appeals

Students who are denied admission or are academically dismissed from the program may appeal the decision to the Teacher Selection and Retention Committee by contacting the Committee's Chairperson or the Director of Teacher Education Student Services. Hearing procedures followed by the Committee for dismissal cases are stated in a document titled "Academic Dismissal from the Teacher Education Program," available in the School of Education.

 

Limitations on Acceptance of Transfer Courses and Validity of Courses

Students are expected to take their professional education sequence courses at Northern Michigan University. Guidelines for specific courses are as follows:

A. ED 201 Introduction to Education

• Transfer credit will be accepted but given only a satisfactory or unsatisfactory grade designation. An "S" grade will be assigned when the grade earned is "C" or greater, and a "U" grade will be assigned when the grade earned is below "C".

B. Methods level courses: a minimum of 20 credits of methods level courses must be taken at NMU, including the following:

Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education

ED 311 - 3 credits ED 319 - 3 credits ED 311 - 3 credits

ED 316 - 3 credits ED 349 - 2 credits ED 316 - 3 credits

ED 420 - 11 credits -–– 350 - 3-4 credits ED 401 or ED 408 - 4 credits

ED 450 - 1 credit ED 430 - 11 credits ED 406 or ED 409 - 2 credits

ED 450 - 1 credit

Elementary Base Secondary Base

(Special Education) (Special Education)

ED 423A - 5 credits ED 424A or ED 424 B-11 credits

ED 423B or ED 423C - 6 credits ED 450 - 1 credit

ED 450 - 1 credit

All education courses are invalid after six (6) years. MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I, MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher II, and MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics Education are also invalid after six (6) years.

 

These requirements apply to all provisional certification programs of study. Exceptions to the requirements may be made by the Director of Teacher Education Student Services or the Certification Counselor in consultation with the appropriate faculty member.

Repeats of all education courses must be taken at Northern Michigan University.

 

Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement

Students should plan to do their student teaching when they have completed all prerequisite course work. Students should notify the student teaching office of their intent to do student teaching two semesters in advance and must submit a complete student teaching application one semester in advance. Forms, policies and procedures and other information are available in the Laboratory Field Experiences Office.

 

Student teaching placements are made by the university. Students are not to contact school personnel to arrange student teaching placements.

Occasionally the university finds it difficult to secure a student teaching assignment. Although the university may request an assignment, school districts are under no obligation to accept a student teacher. Reasons such as a poor academic record or a lack of a suitable supervising teacher are responses typically given by districts when not offering a student teaching placement. Students should be aware of this possibility as they progress toward a degree in teacher education.

 

Eligibility for Recommendation for Certification

To be eligible to be recommended for certification, students must satisfy the following requirements:

• Compliance with all of the previously stated admission and retention requirements.

• Completion of the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the above criteria and any additional criteria as established by other academic departments, where applicable.

• Satisfactory completion of the student teaching assignment with a recommendation for certification by the supervising teacher and the university supervisor.

• Satisfactory completion of all MTTC subject area competency tests as required by Public Act 451 as amended (major, minor(s), and elementary education where applicable).

Other Requirements

All education majors must complete EN 111 College Composition I and EN 211 College Composition II (or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Students who do not meet requirements for continuous enrollment (i.e., those who drop out for one or more semesters or withdraw from all courses in which they are enrolled) are required to re-apply for admission to the level of the Teacher Education Program in which they were enrolled at the time of their departure.

 

Students may be required to complete other tests or evaluation procedures for admission to any phase of the Teacher Education program, for removal of any suspension from the program, or for teacher certification.

 

Title II Requirements

Northern Michigan University complies with all federal and state Title II requirements. Northern Michigan University's teacher education program has a 100 percent pass rate for students who complete the program, and is nationally accredited. More information can be found at www.nmu.edu/education/titleII.

 

Information for Elementary Education Majors

Academic advising for students in the elementary education program takes place through the School of Education. Students are required to adhere to state standards that do not necessarily apply to students outside the program. We strongly encourage students to maintain contact with their advisers and to be familiar with the Teacher Selection and Retention Standards that they receive upon admission to the program. Detailed planning sheets for the various major/minor options are available in the Teacher Education Student Services Office.

 

Social Studies Component

All students in the elementary education curriculum must complete a 16 credit hour social studies requirement. Any AN, EC, HS, PS or SO prefix courses fulfills this requirement, as well as ENV 101, FR 210, GC 100, GC 164, GC 300, NAS 204, PL 270 and SN 314. These credits can be double counted with other program requirements.

 

Major/Minors Program Guidelines

Majors and Minors

A major or two minors are required. Majors are available only in the five core content subject areas listed below. If two minors are chosen, one of the minors must be selected from one of the five core content subject areas.

 

Core Content Subject Areas for Majors and Minors

  1. Language Arts (group): contains English, journalism, speech and reading courses;

  2. English (straight): contains literature, writing and grammar courses;

  3. Science (group): contains biology, earth/space science and physical science courses;

  4. Social Studies (group): contains economics, geography, history and political science courses;

  5. Mathematics (straight): contains math and computer science courses.

Minor Subject Areas

1. French

2. Geography

3. German

4. History

5. Reading

6. Spanish

Minors which overlap in content (e.g., English reading and language arts) are prohibited.

 

Information for Secondary Education Majors

The contribution by the School of Education to the secondary education curricula consists of professional studies courses in education. Assistance pertaining to entrance requirements, test requirements, certification requirements, etc., is available from the Teacher Education Student Services Office.

 

Prospective secondary school teachers are advised on issues of course selection and other academic matters by faculty members of the department or area in which students plan to major.

The following are approved secondary education majors and minors:

 

Majors

Art and Design

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Earth Science

Economics

English

French

General Science (available Fall 2003 only)

Geography

Health

History

Industrial Technology

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Political Science

Social Studies

Special Education

Spanish

 

Minors

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Science

Economics

English

French

Geography

German

Health

History

Mathematics

Physical Education

Physical Education/Coaching

Physics

Political Science

Spanish

 

 

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

English Major-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

136-141

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Core

30

EN 309 The Teaching of Writing

4

EN 112 Mythology
Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.

4

EN 282 Introduction to Literature

4

EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers

2

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

EN 404 The English Language

4

English Electives

9

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

25

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

22

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

Other Required Course

4

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

 

Language Arts Major-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

135-140

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Core

36

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

EN 309 The Teaching of Writing

4

EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers

2

SP 100 Public Address

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

4

EN 206 Survey of Journalism

4

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

SP 240 Oral Interpretation of Literature or
Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.

4

SP 402 Communication Criticism
Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.

 

English Electives

5

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

14

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

27

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

Other Required Course

4

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

 

Mathematics Major-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

132-135

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Core

33

MA 103 Finite Mathematics
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 250 Algebraic Structures for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 251 Probability and Statistics for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 271 Calculus with Applications

4

MA 351 Models and Problem Solving for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

MA 354 Methods and Materials in Teaching Junior High School Mathematics

2

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

14

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

25

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers

2

Other Required Courses

8

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

CS 255 Computing for the Elementary School Teacher
Satisfies the formal communication studies requirement.

4

 

Science Major-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

129-133

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Core

36

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

Biology Electives

Choose from the following:
All courses below
satisfy the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

8

BI 100 Biological Science (4 cr.)

 

BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)

 

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.)

 

BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.)

 

Physical Science Electives
Choose from the following:

8

CH 105 Chemical Principles (4 cr.)

 

CH 107 Introductory Chemistry I (4 cr.)

 

CH 108 Introductory Chemistry II (4 cr.)

 

CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.)

 

CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.)

 

PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) or

 

PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.)

 

PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) or

 

PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.)

 

Earth/Space Science Electives
Choose from the following:

8

GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.) or

 

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.)

 

GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.)

 

GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.)

 

GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)

 

GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

 

AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.)

 

AS 104 Stellar/Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology (4 cr.)

 

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

13

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

25

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

Other Required Course

4

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

 

Social Studies Major-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

129-133

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major

36

Economics Electives
Choose from the following:

8

EC 101 The American Economy (4 cr.)
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles (4 cr.)

 

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles (4 cr.)

 

Geography Electives
Choose from the following:

8

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.) or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

 

GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.)
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

 

GC 164 Cultural Geography (4 cr.)
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

History Electives
Choose from the following:

8

HS 101 History of Western Civilization to 1600 (4 cr.) or
Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.

 

HS 102 History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (4 cr.)
Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.

 

HS 126 The United States to 1865 (4 cr.)
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

Political Science Electives
Choose from the following:

8

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.)

 

PS 105 American Government (4 cr.)

 

PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)

 

PS 309 State and Local Government (4 cr.)

 

EC/GC/HS/PS Electives
Choose a 300-level course if PS 309 is not taken above.

4

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

 

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

25

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics

3

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

25

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

 

Two Minors-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

128-157

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Two Minors

40-56

Professional Education

25

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 420 Teaching in the Elementary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Required Cognates

17-40

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

MU 149A Music in the Elementary School I

2

AD 310 Art Elementary Classroom Teacher

2

ED 307 Integrating the Arts into the Elementary Curriculum

2

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Planned Program

14

ED 310 Social Studies Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

HL 150 Health Education for the Elementary School Teacher

2

Other Required Course

 

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

 

Elementary Education Minors

English Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

EN 112 Mythology

4

EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers

2

EN 282 Introduction to Literature

4

EN 309 The Teaching of Writing

4

EN 404 The English Language

4

English Electives

2

 

French Education Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

24

FR 201 Intermediate French I

4

FR 202 Intermediate French II

4

FR 300 Reading and Writing

4

FR 305 Conversational French

4

FR 400 Advanced French Composition and Grammar

4

LG 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Education

4

 

German Education Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

24

GR 201 Intermediate German I

4

GR 202 Intermediate German II

4

GR 300 Reading and Writing

4

GR 305 Conversational German

4

GR 400 Advanced Composition and Grammar

4

LG 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Education

4

 

Geography Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

22

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science

4

GC 100 Physical Geography

4

GC 164 Cultural Geography

4

GC 200 North America

4

GC 225 Introduction to Maps

2

GC 435 Geography of Michigan

4

 

History Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

20

HS 104 The Third World in Historical Perspective

4

HS 126 The United States to 1865

4

HS 127 The United States Since 1865

4

HS 200 Historical Thinking and Writing

4

HS 101 History of Western Civilization to 1500 or

4

HS 102 History of Western Civilization Since 1500

 

 

Language Arts Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

24

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers

2

EN 206 Survey of Journalism

4

EN 309 The Teaching of Writing

4

English Electives

3

SP 100 Public Address

4

SP 110 Interpersonal Communication

4

 

Mathematics Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

27

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 250 Algebraic Structures for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 251 Probability and Statistics for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 351 Models and Problem Solving for the Elementary School Teacher

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

3

CS 255 Computing for the Elementary School Teacher

4

 

Physical Education Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

22

PE 110 Introduction to Physical Education

2

PE 203 Dance for Children or

1

PE 211 Dance Survey

 

PE 224 Developmental Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

2

PE 310 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education

3

PE 315 Physiology of Exercise

4

PE 346 Adapted Physical Education

2

PE 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Physical Education

3

HL 242 Emergency Health Care

2

Activity Courses
Choose from the following

3

PE 100 Rhythmic Movement Fundamentals (.5 cr.)

 

PE 101 Volleyball (.5 cr.)

 

PE 103 Tumbling Activities (.5 cr.)

 

PE 199 Team Sports (.5 cr.)

 

PE 200 Track and Field (.5 cr.)

 

HP 231B Skiing-Cross County or HP 216 Skating-Beginning (1 cr.)

 

HP 218 Folk Dance (1 cr.)

 

HP 226 Modern Dance–Beginning (1 cr.)

 

 

Reading Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

22

EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers

2

EN 309 The Teaching of Writing

4

ED 306 Children’s Literature

3

ED 111 Language Arts Methods and Materials for Elementary Teachers

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 462 Literature for Young Adults

3

ED 491 Seminar in Education: Reading

1

 

Science Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor

24-25

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

Biology Electives
Choose from the following:

4

BI 100 Biological Science (4 cr.)

 

BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)

 

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.)

 

BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.)

 

Physical Science Electives
Choose from the following:

4-5

CH 105 Chemical Principles (4 cr.)

 

CH 107 Introductory Chemistry I (4 cr.)

 

CH 108 Introductory Chemistry II (4 cr.)

 

CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.)

 

CH 112 General Chemistry II (5 cr.)

 

PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) or

 

PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.)

 

PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) or

 

PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.)

 

Earth/Space Science Electives
Choose from the following:

4

GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.) or

 

ENV Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.)

 

GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.)

 

GC 260 Minerals and Rocks (4 cr.)

 

GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)

 

GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

 

AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy (4 cr.)

 

AS 104 Stellar/Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology (4 cr.)

 

 

Social Studies Minor-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Minor*

32

Economics Electives
Choose from the following:

8

EC 101 The American Economy (4 cr.)

 

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles (4 cr.)

 

EC 202 Macroeconomic Principles (4 cr.)

 

Geography Electives
Choose from the following:

8

ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4 cr.) or

 

GC 100 Physical Geography (4 cr.)

 

GC 164 Human Geography (4 cr.)

 

History Electives
Choose from the following:

8

HS 101 History of Western Civilization to 1600
(4 cr.) or

 

HS 102 History of Western Civilization Since 1600 (4 cr.)

 

HS 126 The United States to 1865 (4 cr.)

 

Political Science
Choose from the following:

8

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.)

 

PS 105 American Government (4 cr.)

 

PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics
(4 cr.)

 

PS 309 State and Local Government (4 cr.)

 

 

*This minor may be met by transfer students with 6 credit hours in each area for a total of 24 credit hours.

 

Spanish Education Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

24

SN 300 Reading and Writing

4

SN 305 Conversational Spanish

4

SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture

4

SN 312 Introduction to Spanish America

4

SN 400 Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar

4

LG 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Education

4

 

Special Education-Elementary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

143-147

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major*

30

ED 360 Orientation to Special Education

4

ED 402 Teaching Life Skills to Students with Disabilities

2

ED 403 Transition for Students with Disabilities

2

ED 404 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

2

ED 405 Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education

4

ED 410 Legal Rights and Services

2

Choose one of the following specialty areas:

14

A. Cognitive Impairments

 

ED 400 Introduction to Cognitive Impairment

4

ED 401 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment

4

CD 150 Survey Communication Disorders

4

ED 406 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Settings

2

B. Emotional Impairment

 

ED 407 Introduction to Emotional Impairment

4

ED 408 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment

4

ED 495 Special Topics: Aggression

4

ED 409 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Settings

2

Planned Program

50

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 230 Teaching and Learning in the Elementary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions in American Education

2

ED 306 Children's Literature

3

ED 310 Social Studies Methods

3

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials

3

ED 312 Science Methods and Materials

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

2

MSED 250 Physical Science for Educators

4

MSED 251 Life Science for Educators

4

MSED 252 Earth Science for Educators

4

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

Psychology Requirement

16

PY 100S, L, or H, Psychology as a Natural Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

PY 203 Applied Behavioral Analysis

4

PY 211 Learning

4

PY 335 Social Psychology

4

Note: Add PY 355 Abnormal Psychology for special education psychology minor.  This minor is not approved as a teaching minor.

 

Professional Education

12

Note: Students who elect to complete majors in both specialty areas must student teach in emotional impairment and cognitive impairment.

 

ED 423A Teaching in the Elementary School

5

ED 423B Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools or

6

ED 423C Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Schools

 

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

Other Required Course

4

HS 126 The United States to 1865
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

4

 

*Social Studies Component
All students in the elementary education curriculum must complete a 16 credit hour social studies requirement. Any AN, EC, HS, PS or SO prefixed course fulfills this requirement, as well as ENV 101, FR 310, GC 100, GC 164, GC 300, GR 310, NAS 204, PL 270 and SN 314. These credits can be double counted with other program requirements.

 

Special Education-Secondary Education

Total Credits Required for Degree

133-158

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major

30

ED 360 Orientation to Special Education

4

ED 402 Teaching Life Skills to Students with Disabilities

2

ED 403 Transition for Students with Disabilities

2

ED 404 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

2

ED 405 Diagnosis and Assessment in Special Education

4

ED 410 Legal Rights and Services

2

Choose one of the following specialty areas

14

A. Cognitive Impairments

 

ED 400 Introduction to Cognitive Impairment

4

ED 401 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment

4

CD 150 Survey of Communication Disorders

4

ED 406 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Settings

2

B. Emotional Impairment

 

ED 407 Introduction to Emotional Impairment

4

ED 408 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment

4

ED 495 Special Topics: Aggression

4

ED 409 Supervised Apprenticeship in Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Settings

2

Planned Program

34

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 231 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions in American Education

2

ED 311 Language Arts Methods and Materials

3

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I

3

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II

3

ED 319 The Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers

3

ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community

2

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

MA 150 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher I

4

MA 151 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher II

4

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

2

Psychology Requirement

16

PY 100S, L, or H, Psychology as a Natural Science or
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science
Satisfies one of the foundations of social science requirements.

 

PY 203 Applied Behavioral Analysis

4

PY 211 Learning

4

PY 335 Social Psychology

4

Note: Add PY 355 for special education psychology minor.  This minor is not approved as a teaching minor.

 

Teaching Minor, minimum

24

Professional Education

12

Note: Students who elect to complete majors in both specialty areas must student teach in cognitive impairment and emotional impairment.

 

ED 424A Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools or

11

ED 424B Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment in K-12 Schools or

 

ED 425 Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment and/or Cognitive Impairment in K-12 Schools

 

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

 

*Complete information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements, including the health promotion requirement is in the “Liberal Studies Program and Graduation Requirements” section of this bulletin.

 

Certificate Program

Paraprofessional Instructional Aide Certificate

Total Credits Required for  Certificate

31

Health Promotion

1

HP 200 Physical Well Being

1

Technical Concentration*

22

PIA 100 Development, Physical and Cognitive Disabilities

2

PIA 101 The Early Elementary Student

2

PIA 102 The K-12 General Education Curriculum

2

PIA 103 Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals in the K-12 Setting

1

PIA 104 Diversity in Human Development

2

PIA 105 The Legal and Service System

2

PIA 106 Positive Behavioral Supports

2

PIA 107 Person-Centered Planning: Transition Planning

1

PIA 108 The Educational Team

2

PIA 109 Practicum

4

PIA 110 Field Experience

2

Electives

8

 

*Students who complete the 22 credit PIA concentration required by the State of Michigan to be employed as a paraprofessional instructional aide will be issued a letter by the director of the school of education stating completion of a state-approved program. Courses with a PIA prefix are not applicable to provisional teaching certificate programs.


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