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Education Studies:
TE 150 (3 credits) and CEP 240 (3 credits) can
be taken prior to admission to the College of Education
Students
must be formally admitted to the College of Education.
See Admission Process statement.
Once
admitted to the certification program students take TE
301 (4 credits), TE 401 (5 credits) and TE 402 (6 credits).
Students will be held to a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above
for the pre-internship, professional education courses
required for teacher certification with no individual
grade below 2.0.
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Planned Program:
See
Planned Program for Special Education core curriculum
on College of Education website or the special education
advisor for details.
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Special Education
Studies:
See
Special Education Course Plans for each endorsement
area.
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An
Academic Major approved for Elementary Certification or
Completion of two approved Academic Minors:
Consult the
Teaching Minor Packet for minor requirements.
For students choosing an
academic major consult with the College of
the major.
Students
will
be held to a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for the
Internship Year for each
of the following:
University overall cumulative GPA, teaching major,
and teaching minor(s).
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Technology Requirement:
The Michigan State Department of Education requires
that students demonstrate awareness, proficiency, and
expertise in personal productivity and pedagogical technology
in order to receive a teaching certificate. Demonstration
of specific skills must be completed prior to the internship.
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Competency Examinations:
Student must pass tests designed by the State of
Michigan for teacher certification. The Basic Skills test
must be passed prior to admission to the TE program &
the Elementary Education test must be passed prior to
the internship year. Elementary interns who wish
to be placed in 7th or 8th grade must also pass the test
in their teaching major or minors prior to the internship
year.
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Criteria for Progression to the Internship:
All standards (academic, testing requirements
and professional standards) must be fulfilled as specified
on the website.
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Internship Year:
All baccalaureate requirements must be fulfilled
and the bachelor's degree conferred prior to beginning
the internship year. After successful completion
of the Internship (5th yr) and Planned Program
of Professional Study and fulfillment of all State of
Michigan requirements, certification will be recommended.
The Internship includes a full year of study and experience.
See the
Special Education Course Plans for complete lists
of required coursework. (24 credits)
