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May 12, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Elementary Education Program (BS)
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Elementary Education leads to qualification for Michigan teacher certification or to a degree in Education without certification. The program consists of three phases that prepare students to teach in a particular grade band, or to complete the degree without certification. Students have the option to complete more than one grade band concentration.
An Education academic advisor will assist students in the selection of courses each semester to complete their chosen concentration(s).
The minimum overall total credits required for the BS degree in Education is 124.
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Requirements
A. A minimum of 124 credits, including all General Education requirements and University of Michigan-Flint graduation requirements to earn a degree in Education.
B. Selection of a grade band focus, either Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3 or Grade 3 through Grade 6.
C. GPA of 2.7 or better at UM-Flint overall, required for progression from Phase I to Phase II and completion of the program.
D. Grades of B- (2.7) or better in all courses in the major.
E. Approved application for the start of Phase II which includes multiple field courses.
F. Approved application for Phase III which includes field courses and Student Teaching Internship.
G. Approved background checks at multiple points throughout the program.
H. Assessment of professional dispositions, a minimum of four times during the program. Those who do not meet dispositional expectations may be required to fulfill a professional development plan and/or may be removed from the program.
I. For certification, courses in First Aid and in Adult/Child CPR taken from a state-approved vendor: michigan.gov/documents/mde/Approved_First_Aid_and_CPR_Providers_397544_7.pdf.
Policies
A student who earns an unsatisfactory grade (i.e., a grade less than what is necessary for program credit) twice in the same required Education course, except for a course in student teaching, will be dismissed from the Education program.
A student who withdraws or earns a failing grade in student teaching twice will not be recommended for teacher certification. The student will work with their advisor to determine other available options.
Phase II Courses
At this point, teacher candidates choose their primary grade band for certification, either Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3 or Grade 3 through Grade 6. Certification in a second grade band is optional, but recommended.
Phase II includes a minimum of 180 hours in field placements in area schools, assigned by the UM-Flint Education Department, for certification in a single grade band, 230 hours for two bands.
Applications to enter Phase II are submitted the semester prior, due January 10 for Fall entry, September 10 for Winter entry.
Phase III Courses
Phase III includes a minimum of 420 hours in field placements in area schools, including student teaching, assigned by the UM-Flint Education Department.
Applications to enter Phase III are submitted the semester prior, due January 10 for Fall entry, September 10 for Winter entry.
Non-Certification Track
Additional coursework to complete a minimum of 124 credits.
Students making this choice will work with an advisor to select courses and create a course of study to complete a B.S. in Education without Certification.
Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits
Honors Program
All bachelor-degree-seeking students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the University of Michigan-Flint Honors Program. Please contact the Honors Program Manager or the Honors Program Director for further information.
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