Education (EDU)

430 David M. French Hall
(810) 762-3260
Fax: (810) 762-3102
http://www.umflint.edu/education

Chair: Mary Jo Finney
Assistant to the Chair and Coordinator for Academic Advising: Cheryl Godmar
Graduate Programs Advisor: Rachel Gutierrez
Principal Secretary: Coleen Beamish
Graduate Field Placement Coordinator: Patricia Cutter
Administrative Assistant Intermediate: Vacant

Associate Professors: Sharman Siebenthal Adams, Aviva Dorfman, Mary Jo Finney, Suzanne Knezek, Jeffrey Kupperman, Sapna Thwaite, Matthew Wyneken
Assistant Professors: Christine Kenney, Pamela Ross McClain, Annie Whitlock
Professors Emeriti: Steve Althoen, Bernice Blamer, Rose Casement, Thomas N. Filson, Maxine Perine, Carl H. Rinne, Harold Stahly, Edward E. Sullivan, Sue Woestehoff

The Department of Education is the basic teacher education unit at the University of Michigan-Flint. Program offerings are designed to assist prospective elementary and secondary teachers in acquiring the skills and abilities necessary for excellence in teaching and to meet requirements for Michigan Teacher Certification. All programs offered by the Education Department are approved by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-3310. The Teacher Certification Program is responsive to changes mandated by the Michigan Department of Education. Students should consult the Education website or their advisor for the most current information. Special announcements, such as orientation meetings and changes in course scheduling, are sent to students’ university email accounts and posted outside the Education Department office. The department is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP), 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 223.0077.

Department Mission and Program Assessment

The mission of the Department of Education is to prepare teachers and educational personnel who: understand and value the disciplines they teach; comprehend psychological principles and the variations of human development, behavior, and potential that facilitates student learning; recognize that historical, sociological, political, and philosophical factors promote equal educational opportunity; possess the pedagogical-content knowledge necessary to make appropriate instructional decisions that promote reflective thinking, problem solving, and critical inquiry; discern the ethical obligations of professional educators; and can demonstrate their ability to use their knowledge of the academic disciplines, psychology, social foundations, pedagogical-content strategies, and ethics in working with children. The Department participates in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods, and outcomes is available at http://www.umflint.edu/assessment.

Programs in Education

Six programs are available: the General Program for Elementary Teacher Certification (Bachelor of Science) , the Bachelor of Music Education , the Program in Visual Arts Education (Bachelor of Science) , the Honors Program in Elementary Education (Bachelor of Science) , and the General Program for Secondary Teacher Certification (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) . A Specialization in Early Childhood Education is also offered. A general program in early childhood studies minor is available for students not seeking teacher certification. Early Childhood Studies Minor

The Education Department also offers graduate programs in Early Childhood Education , Literacy (K-12) , Special Education (K-12) , and Technology in Education . Master of Art with Secondary Teacher Certification (MAC) program, as well as a post-master’s Education Specialist program and a Doctor of Education in Education Leadership are available. In addition, a graduate program in Educational Administration is offered in collaboration with the University’s Program in Public Administration . Persons interested in these programs should refer to the “Graduate Study ” section of this Catalog.