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Elementary Education Teaching Certification - M.A.

This program is offered in-person at 澳门六合彩官网直播's Main Campus with online course options.

This master's program meets state requirements to obtain elementary education certification at the graduate level and is designed for individual's who:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in any area of study
  • Are able to be placed in a full-time internship or paid position during their final semester OR who are already working in an elementary classroom
  • Want to be a part of a supportive professional learning community
  • Are ready to complete the required online classes in 16 months

Why elementary education at 澳门六合彩官网直播?

  • High-ranking: 澳门六合彩官网直播 is ranked No. 3 in the state of Michigan and in the top 100 public institutions for best graduate schools in education. 
  • Real-world experience: Students in this program complete a year-long clinical experience with the required coursework for certification. Additionally, students co-teach with trained mentors and receive extensive coaching during the school year
  • Cohort model: Students in this program work in cohorts and receive targeted feedback on their practice as they apply what they are learning in their coursework. 
  • Early career support: Students will have the opportunity to be placed in the district as full-time teachers and receive comprehensive induction support for three years.
  • Creating exceptional educators: Michigan school principals ranked 97% of new teachers prepared at 澳门六合彩官网直播 as 鈥渆ffective鈥 or 鈥渉ighly effective鈥 in 2022-23.
  • Hitting the standard: The 澳门六合彩官网直播 teacher education unit is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

 

Additional information

  • Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last two years of undergraduate work.
  • A concise written statement of purpose (250 words or less) indicating the applicant鈥檚 reasons for seeking admission to the program and what the applicant hopes to accomplish during the program of study.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

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All 澳门六合彩官网直播 students have the option to stand out with an integrative learning project in one of several pathways including health and diversity and includsion, leadership and more!
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Office of Clinical Experiences

The Office of Clinical Experiences at 澳门六合彩官网直播 is responsible for the coordination and oversight of all field experiences (internships and student teaching) associated with teacher education curricula.
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Office of Teacher Certification

澳门六合彩官网直播's Office of Teacher and Administrator is here to assist you with the application process and aid in preparing you for recommendation for certification.

Questions?

Dr. Marcia Fetters

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator

Contact Dr. Fetters