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Nov 23, 2024
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2021 Siena Heights University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Education, Elementary Teacher Certification
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This program is designed for those students interested in teaching pre-kindergarten through fifth grade (all subjects) and their major/minor academic areas in grades 6 through 8.
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Teacher Education Requirements: 49 Credit Hours
Grade Point Average Requirement
Students must earn a 3.0 g.p.a. in their education courses and have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 at the time of application for student teaching. Michigan Teacher Certification Regulations
The Michigan Teacher Certification Regulations require that students take forty (40) credit hours of general or liberal education. These courses are intended to serve the same purpose as Siena Heights University’s Liberal Arts Studies, that is, to ensure that a prospective teacher has some background in each of the traditional academic disciplines. Because of the Multiple Course Requirements
Because of the multiple course requirements in this program, students should plan on earning a minimum of 130-140 credit hours. Students may want to consider the following options: (l) taking 5 years to complete the degree; (2) going to summer school; (3) taking 18 hours several sessions. Concentration in Religious Studies: 12 Credit Hours
The Religious Studies concentration is designed specifically for students seeking certification in education and/or public service. This twelve-hour stand-alone concentration is for the student who wishes to add value to their major and to their life-long learning. One of the following electives: 3 Credit Hours
Other Requirements
*Denotes those courses which are required to be taken in residence at the Siena Heights University Adrian campus. EDU 480 is a residency requirement and all student teaching placements should be made in Lenawee, Hillsdale or Monroe counties.
- Please see additional information on the Education and Special Education page.
Elementary Teacher Certification
Option 1: Academic Major and Planned Minor
Choose one of the following approved academic majors: 40-47 Credit Hours
- Integrated Science
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
Course Requirements: 27-28 Credit Hours
Total for Major: 40-47 Credit Hours
Total for Minor: 27-28 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts: 32 Credit Hours
Education Core: 49 Credit Hours
Total for Degree: 148-156 Credit Hours
Option 2: Comprehensive Elementary Education Major with Endorsement in Child Development, Spanish, or Special Education (LD or CI).
Course Requirements for Major: 40 Credit Hours
Total for Major: 40 Credit Hours
Endorsement Requirements for either CDV, SED or SPA: 21-41 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts: 32 Credit Hours
Education Core: 49 Credit Hours
Total for Degree: 142-162 Credit Hours
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