This concentration in the Elementary Education General and Honors Programs (BS) qualifies the teacher candidate to earn Michigan teacher certification for the Birth through Kindergarten grade band. As part of the requirements, candidates complete a minimum 600 hours in birth through kindergarten field settings.
Those interested in earning a second grade band certification, may elect to take additional courses for the Pre-Kindergarten through Third grade band. This will require an additional 50 hours in appropriate field settings.