Integrated Science Teacher’s Certificate Program (BS)

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Program advisor: R. Repic

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

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) in content coursework and minimum GPAs of B- (2.7) or higher in professional coursework and overall are required.

Discipline-Specific Requirements (61-63 credits)

Professional Requirements

A. Course Requirements

Phase I - Foundational (15 credits)

One from:
ENG 112 - Critical Writing and Reading (3).
EHS 120 - Ecology of Teaching and Social Work (3).
PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
One from:
HIS 220 - United States to 1898 (3)
HIS 221 - United States since 1898 (3)
SEC 200 - Community, Family, Self (3).
SEC 201 - Teachers, Schools, Society (3).

Phase II - Pre-Professional (12 credits)

PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
SEC 320 - Teacher and Learner (3).
SEC 445 - Improvement of Reading in the Middle and Secondary School (3).
A course in the history or culture of an American ethnic group from:
AFA 270 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
or
SOC 270 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
AFA 331 - Urban Education and Social Change (3)
AFA 334 - History of Ethnicity and Race in the United States (3)
or
HIS 334 - History of Ethnicity and Race in the United States (3)
EDE 305 - Understanding Urban School Practice (3).
ENG 213 - American Ethnic Literature (3)
ENG 374 - Major Themes in American Ethnic Literature (3)
EDE 432 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies (3).
or
PUB 438 - Multicultural Education: Concepts and Strategies (3).

Phase III - Professional (18 credits)

SEC 330 - Seminar in Methods (3).
SEC 344 - Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools (3).
SEC 469 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School (3-10) , elected for 9 credits
SEC 499 - Secondary Student Teaching Seminar (3).

B. Transition Requirements

Acceptance to Phase II

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

Acceptance to Phase III

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

Recommendation for Teacher Certification

Completion of at least 124 credits, including all major and minor requirements.
Exit interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the completed Individual Major Portfolio and results of the Student Teaching Evaluation.
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.
Completion of an advanced and valid course in first aid and adult and child CPR from an approved provider.
Completion of all paperwork necessary for certification, including a felony/misdemeanor form.

Note

This program is a Comprehensive Group Major; no TCP minor is required.

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

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits