K-12 Certification
Teacher education candidates may pursue K-12 certification in specific subject areas, including Art, Music, Health/Physical Education, or Modern Languages. To be certified, candidates must:
- Complete all program requirements for their chosen subject area
- Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in that area
- Complete the secondary-level professional education coursework, as outlined later in this catalog
Planning sheets that outline these requirements are available to guide candidates through the process.
Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)
Required
| CCC100 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| CCC102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| MATH100 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
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| MATH101 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
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| Scientific Inquiry | 4 |
T ED400
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T ED400: Certification Path.
Great Conversation Series
Required
| GCON110 | Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| GCON120 | Great Conversation: Western Civilization | 3 |
| GCON130 | GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization | 3 |
| GCON140 | GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art | 3 |
| GCON150 | GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen | 3 |
K-12 Content Specific Major Coursework
- K-12 Health/Physical Education
- K-12 Visual Arts
- K-12 Music Education
- PK-12 Spanish
Professional Courses for 6-12 (or 7-12) Endorsements
Required
| T ED407 | Classroom Assessment and Evaluation | 2 |
T ED400
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| T ED444 | Associate Teaching Seminar | 2 |