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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Earth Science Teacher’s Certificate Program (BS)


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Geography, Planning and Environment Department information  

Program advisor:  R. Repic

The Teacher’s Certificate Program (TCP) is designed to meet the needs of future teachers of secondary Earth Science.  This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Completion of a Teacher’s Certificate minor in an MDE-approved program is required.  Note:  the Michigan Department of Education does not allow a course to be counted toward the credit requirements of both a major and a minor.

Professional requirements are to be completed in three phases, in sequence, during which the student creates an Individual Major Portfolio. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course. 

In addition, for progression from phase to phase and completion of the program, a minimum GPA of B (3.0) or higher in the content coursework and minimum GPAs of B- (2.7) or higher in the professional coursework and overall, are required.

Discipline-Specific Requirements (29-31 credits)


B. Electives (6 credits)


At least 6 additional credits in astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, physical geography, or resource planning courses selected with the advisor’s consent. These courses may not be used toward the TCP minor.

C. Minor


A Teacher’s Certificate Minor in an MDE-approved program offered at UM-Flint.

D. Additional Requirements


Completion of the General Education Requirements  of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), to include one from:

Professional Requirements


A. Course Requirements


B. Transition Requirements


Acceptance to Phase II

  1. Completion of at least 55 credits (junior standing), including at least 18 credits in the major and 12 in the minor.
  2. Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
  3. Successful completion of the MTTC Professional Readiness Examination (PRE).
  4. Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase II, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Acceptance to Phase III

  1. Completion of at least 85 credits (senior standing), including at least 90% of the major and minor requirements.
  2. Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio.
  3. Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase III, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Recommendation for Teacher Certification

  1. Completion of at least 124 credits, including all major and minor requirements.
  2. Exit interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the completed Individual Major Portfolio and results of the Student Teaching Evaluation.
  3. Completion of the MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification) subject area test in the major and minor (where applicable), with a passing score on the major area test.
  4. Completion of an advanced and valid course in first aid and adult and child CPR from an approved provider.
  5. Completion of all paperwork necessary for certification, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Prospective candidates should also study the section entitled General Requirements for Teacher Certification .


Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits

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