Teacher Education Program Students who plan to teach in the public schools in Michigan can obtain the Michigan State Provisional Certificate by completing all of the requirements for graduation from one of the schools or colleges of the University of Michigan while at the same time satisfying the requirements for a secondary-level teaching certificate. All elementary requirements must be completed while enrolled in the School of Education. Students enrolled in LS&A have three options for completing the teacher education requirements: students may earn the A.B., B.S., or BGS degree and certification while remaining enrolled in LS&A; students may transfer to the School of Education to earn the A.B.Ed. or B.S.Ed. degree and certification through that unit; and students may enroll as special students in the School of Education after completing an undergraduate degree. (Exceptions: students interested in teaching certification in environmental education, music, or physical education usually transfer out of LS&A and into the appropriate unit). A maximum of 94 credits may be transferred to a School of Education program. Students preparing for elementary-level teacher certification must enroll in the School of Education. All students are encouraged to discuss their degree and certification interests with advisors in both the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and in the School of Education early in their degree program to ensure that they have a thorough understanding of both degree and teaching certificate requirements. Current teacher education information on requirements and procedures is available from the School of Education Office of Student Services, 1033 School of Education Building. The guidelines and requirements are subject to change. Application. Students in all schools and colleges desiring teacher certification must apply to the teacher education program. Students must have junior standing (a minimum of 54 credits) at the time of enrollment in the certification program. Admission is once a year for fall term only. The application deadline for fall term is February 1. Applications received after the deadline may be considered on a space available basis. All students must obtain the application to the certification program from the School of Education Office of Student Services, 1033 School of Education Building. Admission Guidelines. Admission decisions are made on an individual basis and all available information is considered. The criteria are: a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average with particular attention given to required courses* for teacher certification. *Prior to application it is desirable for students to have the following: a course in English composition, an introductory psychology course (111 or equivalent); course work toward the teaching major and minor, and course work toward the distribution requirements; i.e., humanities, natural science, and social science for secondary certification, as well as creative arts and mathematics for elementary certification. Although these courses are required to complete the certification program, they are not required prior to admission. preferred experience with children, e.g., tutor, camp counselor, teacher aide, participation in University of Michigan Project Community or Project Outreach. three recommendations: one from faculty or GSI in teaching major, the other two required from persons capable of addressing the student's potential to succeed as a teacher. a personal goal statement to include information on the commitment to education as a career. Requirements for Teacher Certification Grade Point Averages and Total Credits. An overall GPA of 2.0 based on University of Michigan course work only. A GPA of 2.0 in the teaching major and minor based on University of Michigan course work only. A minimum of 130 credits. Distribution: If secondary education: At least 8 credits from each of the areas of humanities (including ENGLISH 124 or 125), natural science, and social science (including PSYCH 111) as defined in the School of Education Bulletin. Courses in this Bulletin count as designated (e.g., HU, NS, SS). This number changes to 12 credits in each area if the student transfers into the School of Education. Note: This is the School of Education certification distribution requirement, which is different from the LS&A distribution policy. The same courses may be used for each, but the distribution requirement for each school must be satisfied. If elementary education: Creative Arts. 9 credits including two of the following 3 courses: EDUC 427 (3) Art Methods, EDCURINS 408 (3) Music Methods, PHYSED336 (3) Children's Rhythms (or PHYSED 354) and sufficient electives to meet the requirement. Humanities. 9 credits including English Composition, Philosophy, and one elective. Mathematics. 9 credits including MATH 385, MATH 489, and one elective. Natural Sciences. 9 credits including a minimum of 3 credits in each of the following: biological science, physical science, and earth science. Social Sciences. 9 credits including one course in U.S. history, introductory psychology (PSYCH 111), and one elective designated SS in the LS&A Bulletin. Teaching Major and Minor Options: Students may begin at any time to fulfill the requirements of their specific teaching major and minor. Courses elected to satisfy LS&A degree requirements (distribution and concentration) may be used to meet the requirements for the teaching major and minor. Please refer to the School of Education Bulletin for specific teaching major/minor requirements. Elementary Education: Consult the School of Education Bulletin and supplemental materials for teaching major-minor-patterns. Secondary Education: LS&A students who are candidates for a secondary teaching certificate must select a teaching major and minor. The teaching major is usually the same as the concentration for the A.B./B.S. degree although the requirements for each may differ some. A teaching minor is associated with the teaching certificate and might not be the same as an academic minor in the College of LS&A. The requirements for the various teaching majors and minors are in the School of Education Bulletin. The required professional education methods course must be completed in the teaching major. Methods courses must be elected under the education department number. Methods courses are usually offered once a year. Either the teaching major or minor must be in an area in which directed teaching is available. Departmental Secondary-Level Teaching Majors and Minors Anthropology (teaching minor only) Biology Chemistry Computer Science (teaching minor only) Dance (teaching major only) Economics English Environmental Studies French German Health (teaching minor only) History Latin Mathematics Music (teaching major only) Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology* Russian (teaching minor only) Sociology* Spanish *Students planning to major in psychology or sociology should be aware of the limited placement opportunities in these fields. Interdepartmental Secondary-Level Teaching Majors and Minors Earth Science General Science* Social Studies * A student completing a general science teaching minor must complete a science teaching major (i.e., biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) selected in consultation with his/her faculty advisor. *A student completing a general science teaching minor must complete a science teaching major (i.e., biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) selected in consultation with his/her faculty advisor. Professional Requirements Since the teacher certification program is fairly structured, students will have to plan their course schedules very carefully prior to completion of the sophomore year. The professional education course sequence has been designed to incorporate cultural background on racial/ ethnic groups that are protected by federal affirmative action guidelines. Students with education courses completed at another institution must consult the School of Education Office of Student Services regarding the professional requirements. Education courses may not be elected on a pass/fail basis. Elementary Education 1. Required Courses for Fall Term in First Year in Program: EDUC 307 Practicum in Teaching Methods EDUC 391 Educational Psychology and Human Development EDUC 401 Developmental Reading and Writing Instruction in the Elementary School EDUC 406 Teaching in the Elementary School 2. Required Courses for Winter Term in First Year in Program: EDUC 392 Education in a Multicultural Society EDUC 403 Individualizing Reading and Writing Instruction in the Elementary Classroom EDUC 431 Teaching of the Social Studies in the Elementary School EDUC 307 Practicum in Teaching Methods 3. Required Courses for Fall Term in Second Year in Program: EDUC 421 Teaching of Science in the Elementary School EDUC 411 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics EDUC 307 Practicum in Teaching Methods 4. Required Courses for Winter Term in Second Year in Program: EDUC 301 Directed Teaching in the Elementary Grades EDUC 303 Seminar: Problems and Principles of Elementary Education Advanced Teaching Methods Course Secondary Education *Winter Cohort is for those who major in mathematics, the sciences, and foreign languages. English and the social studies major may choose either cohort A or B, which will be determined by the progress toward the completion of the major, minor, and distribution; and by random assignment. **Fall Cohort is for those who major in physical education and the other half of those who major in English and the social studies. 1. Required Courses for Fall Term in First Year in Program:   *A. No Education courses. Course work for major, minor, and degree requirements should be elected.   **B. EDUC 307 Practicum in Teaching Methods EDUC 392 Education in a Multicultural Society EDUC 402 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas   2. Required Courses for Winter Term in First Year in Program:   *A. EDUC 307 Practicum in Teaching Methods EDUC 392 Education in a Multicultural Society EDUC 402 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas   **B. EDUC 307 Practicum 2 Methods for major (various course numbers) EDUC 391 Educational Psychology and Human Development   3. Required Courses for Fall Term in Second Year in Program:   *A. EDUC 307 Practicum 2 Methods for major (various course numbers) EDUC 391 Educational Psychology and Human Development   **B. EDUC 302 Student Teaching in the Secondary School EDUC 304 Seminar: Problems and Principles of Secondary Education   4. Required Courses for Winter Term in Second Year in Program:   *A. EDUC 302 Student Teaching in the Secondary School EDUC 304 Seminar: Problems and Principles of Secondary Education   **B. Finished with required education course work. May elect courses to complete major, minor, and degree requirements. Or may graduate in December and not need this academic term. For information on the prerequisites to student teaching, students should consult the School of Education Bulletin. Full-time student teaching is required. Please note: Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1986 requires that persons preparing to be teachers in Michigan pass a basic skills examination, an examination in each appropriate subject area in which they are to be certified, and, for elementary certification, a test that covers elementary education. Students must pass the basic skills examination before they will be eligible to enroll in student teaching. Further information and registration booklets may be obtained from the Office of Student Services, 1033 School of Education Building. Final Term in Residence. All candidates for teacher certification must review completion of all requirements and certification forms "(audit)" with the School of Education Office of Student Services no later than the term before certification completion. The State of Michigan has passed House Bill number 5718 Act 339 which requires payment of a $125 fee for the provisional teaching certificate. This fee must be paid before the certificate will be granted by the State Board of Education. University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | LS&A Bulletin Index This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2002 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.