2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Teacher Education

Mission Statement

The Department of Teacher Education empowers competent, caring, creative, committed educators who will demonstrate the Adrian College Ribbons of Excellence by:

Caring for Humanity and the World

  • Differentiate instruction
  • Hold high expectations for all
  • Establish a safe and nurturing learning environment
  • Examine and respect multiple perspectives and ways of thinking
  • Demonstrate professional ethics

Learning Throughout a Lifetime

  • Equip students with disciplinary tools, skills, and content
  • Strengthen thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills
  • Identify and apply technological solutions
  • Set and pursue goals for continued growth

Thinking Critically

  • Support student growth
  • Monitor and guide student progress through ongoing assessment
  • Utilize curriculum standards, educational research, and professional resources

Crossing Boundaries and Disciplines

  • Implement interdisciplinary approaches
  • Work collaboratively

Developing Creativity

  • Prepare and lead engaging instruction
  • Implement creativity to develop a myriad of strategies to engage students in learning tasks

State of Michigan Teaching Certification:

Adrian College’s teacher certification programs are approved by the Michigan Department of Education and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Completing the program requirements lead to teacher certification from the State of Michigan, which is transferable to most other states, although some additional requirements may be necessary. Candidates are responsible for understanding and completing all requirements as indicated by each state/province. To be eligible for certification, candidates are responsible for meeting all Michigan requirements, whether or not they are explicitly stated in this catalog or the Guide to Teacher Certification. Although every effort is made to keep information current, requirements and options listed in this catalog may need to be changed in response to Michigan Department of Education actions. When such changes occur, efforts will be made to provide a smooth transition to the new requirements. The types of certifications offered at Adrian College include;