Mathematics Teacher’s Certificate Program (BS)

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The Mathematics Teacher’s Certificate Program (TCP) is designed to meet the needs of future teachers of Mathematics. This Bachelor of Science (BS) program 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 Mathematics in grades 5-9 and/or grades 7-12, or to complete a degree in Education without certification. An Education academic advisor will assist students in the selection of courses each semester to complete their chosen concentration(s).

Phase I

This phase consists of preparatory coursework in education and the subject area.

Completion of the Dispositions, Attributes, and Proficiencies (DAP) Interview is required prior to application for Phase II.

Completion and acceptance of an application, which includes a felony/misdemeanor form, are required to enter Phase II. Applications are submitted the semester prior, due January 10 for Fall entry, September 10 for Winter entry.

Phase II

In this phase, teacher candidates choose a primary grade band for certification, either Grades 5-9 or Grade 7-12. Certification in a second grade band (IES 362) is optional but recommended.

The phase includes field placements in area schools assigned by the UM-Flint Education Department, a minimum of 180 hours for certification in a single grade band, 230 hours for two grade bands. All field placements are the full length of the semester and end during the last week of the semester.

Completion and acceptance of an application, which includes a felony/misdemeanor form, are required to enter Phase III. Applications are submitted the semester prior, due January 10 for Fall entry, September 10 for Winter entry.

Phase III

This phase includes a minimum of 420 hours in field placements in area schools, including student teaching, assigned by the UM-Flint Education Department. All field placements are the full length of the semester and end during the last week of the semester.

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.

Requirements

At least 124 credits, with minimum 2.7 GPAs in disciplinary coursework, in professional coursework, and at UM-Flint overall.

Disciplinary Coursework

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course:

EDM 301 - Understanding Whole Numbers and Whole Number Operations (3)
EDM 330 - Fractions are Numbers (3)
EDM 343 - Ratios and Proportional Relationships (3)
MTH 120 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)
MTH 121 - Calculus I (4)
MTH 122 - Calculus II (4)
MTH 220 - Elementary Linear Algebra (4)
MTH 230 - Introduction to Discrete Structures (4)
MTH 272 - Applied Statistics and Data I (4)
MTH 328 - Algebra and Number Theory I (4)
MTH 333 - College Geometry (4)
MTH 385 - History of Mathematics (4)
Additional electives, if needed, to complete a minimum total of 36 credits in MTH courses, selected from:
MTH 222 - Multivariate Calculus (4)
MTH 301 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (4)
MTH 329 - Advanced Linear Algebra (4)
MTH 354 - Number Theory (3)
MTH 362 - Combinatorics, Data and Graphs (4)
MTH 363 - Games and Game Theory (4)
MTH 370 - Applied Statistics and Data II (4)
MTH 372 - Probability (4)
MTH 390 - Problem-Solving Seminar (1)

Professional Coursework

A minimum grade of B- (2.7) is required in each course:

Phase I

Phase II

EDN 360 - Inclusion Field Experience (3)
Includes a minimum of 90 hours in a field placement, one day per week, along with a weekly seminar.
EDR 341 - Teaching in the Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Classroom (3)
IES 300 - Classroom Management: Creating Learning Environments and Facilitating Relationships (3)
IES 351 - Learning & Assessment in Secondary Schools (3)
IES 361 - Learning Sciences & Engagement Field Experience (3)
Includes a minimum of 90 hours in a field placement, one day per week, along with a weekly seminar.
IES 362 - Field Experience - Additional Grade Band (1)
Required only for dual grade band certification. Includes a minimum of 50 hours in a field placement, one-half a day per week, with a weekly seminar in conjunction with IES 361.

Phase III

EDM 424 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics (3)
EDR 445 - Disciplinary Literacies in Secondary Schools (3)
IES 462 - Content-Based Field Experience (3)
Includes a minimum of 120 hours in a field placement, one day per week, along with a weekly seminar.
IES 469 - Student Teaching (9)
IES 499 - Student Teaching Seminar (3)

Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College Arts and Sciences (CAS) Bachelor of Science degree , including General Education requirements and University of Michigan-Flint graduation requirements
Minimum 2.7 UM-Flint GPA required for progression between phases and completion of the program
Completion of the Dispositions, Attributes and Proficiencies (DAP) Interview prior to Phase II
Approved applications for the start of Phase II and Phase III
Background checks at multiple points throughout the program
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.

Note

Prospective candidates should also study the section entitled Information for Teacher 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.