Adrian College’s teacher certification programs are accredited by the Michigan Department of Education. Completing the program requirements lead to teacher certification from the State of Michigan, which is transferable to most other states, although some additional requirements may be necessary.

To be eligible for certification, candidates are responsible for meeting all Michigan requirements, whether or not they are explicitly stated in this catalog or the Guide to Teacher Certification. Although every effort is made to keep information current, requirements and options listed in this catalog may need to be changed in response to Michigan Department of Education actions. When such changes occur, efforts will be made to provide as smooth a transition to the new requirements as possible.

Teacher Certification includes three options:

1. Elementary Certification

Completion of the elementary education program qualifies you for Michigan certification to teach all subjects in grades kindergarten to 5 and all subjects in grades 6-8 in self-contained classrooms. Passing the MTTC content area test in your specialty area (major) also qualifies you to teach in a departmentalized program, grades 6-8.

The elementary program consists of four components:

Liberal Arts Foundation (45 credits)

• General Requirements—25 credits

  (some requirements may be waived by examination)

 

• Distribution requirements—20 credits

  (some requirements may be double counted)

Elementary Professional Education Sequence (38-40 credits)

Planned Program / Elementary Education Courses (22 / 8-12 credits)

Specialty Studies (36-46 credits)

• Select One Major: Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies or Integrated Science. (Some majors allow double counting of Liberal Arts or cognate course credits, reducing their actual credit requirements).

Program Components

The Elementary Education Minor provides the general content knowledge needed by the elementary classroom teacher who is responsible for all subjects. It also prepares candidates for the required MTTC Elementary Education content area test.

Early Childhood Endorsement. Those intending to teach grades K-3 may find it valuable to add the Early Childhood Education (ZS) endorsement by completing the Early Childhood Education Planned Program Minor and passing the MTTC Early Childhood Education test. This minor must be taken in addition to the approved major described above.

All transfer students will be required to have an ACT composite score of 21 to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs.

Secondary Certification

Those completing program requirements and passing the appropriate MTTC test are ‘highly qualified’ to teach grades 6-12 in their major subject area and, if they pass the additional MTTC test, in their minor subject area.

Program Components

In addition to the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, select either:

• An approved major and minor
• A single comprehensive group major

Candidates must pass the MTTC test in their major area. Candidates selecting the physical education, Spanish, French or German major can become eligible for a K-12 endorsement in that area.

3. K-12 Certification in Art, Music, Physical Education or Modern Languages

Certificate holders are eligible to teach either music, visual art education, Physical Education, French, German or Spanish at all grades levels, K-12.

Program Components

In addition to the Secondary Professional Education Sequence, select the music or the visual arts comprehensive group major. It is not necessary to select an additional minor. For Physical Education, select the Physical Education major. It is recommended to include the Health minor. Modern Language Majors will select French, German, or Spanish as their major and add an additional minor. Candidates must pass the MTTC test in their major area.

Teacher Preparation Program includes three levels:

Level One

Level I involves introductory course work in the TED and passing the MTTC Basic Skills Test. Any undergraduate student can enter Level I of the Teacher Education Program where they undertake course work to fulfill general education, skill and distribution requirements. During this period, students schedule advising sessions with TED and content-area faculty to further explore their options. At Level I, the initial course is TED 204, concurrent with TED 200 (1 credit – 30 contact hours). This course is open to all students, allowing candidates to explore and experience the profession before making a larger commitment.

The next course sequence is TED 205 and TED 203 (1 credit—30 contact hours).

During enrollment in TED 204 and TED 205, students should take and pass the MTTC Basic Skills Test to continue in the program.

Elementary candidates will take TED 206.

Secondary candidates will take TED 207 and their accompanying co-requisite clinical courses. Also included in Level I, are TED 330 and TED 340. Each course has a co-requisite enrollment in TED 300 Clinical Experience.

In addition, criminal background checks and self-reporting of misdemeanors/felonies are required. The Michigan Department of Education has the right to deny, suspend or withdraw teaching certificates in response to an individual’s record of misdemeanors or felonies. To ensure that candidates are adequately counseled regarding possible results of such convictions, they are asked to sign a “Rule 101.1 Statement” a number of times throughout the program. Fraud or misrepresentation in this process may result in removal from the Teacher Education program.

Candidates participating in field placements are required to first complete an online criminal record background check. At a minimum, this must be completed twice during the program - first when initial field placements are made for TED 204 or 205 and again when beginning the Associate Teaching experience. The TED reserves the right to require additional background checks. The Adrian College Student Code of Conduct also allows for further sanctions.

Level Two (Candidacy for Teacher Education)

Admission to Level II

All TED courses in the Professional Education Sequences require admission into Level II of the teacher education program. Applications for Level II are typically submitted while enrolled in TED 205, with acceptance into Level II permitted upon completion of all Level I classes. The application process is described in the Guide to Teacher Education.

Criteria for Admission to Level II and Continuance

• Constant demonstration of professional dispositions necessary for success in teaching as outlined in the Adrian College Teacher Education Professional Disposition Policy.
• Passing scores on the MTTC Basic Skills tests.
• Completion of TED 204 and TED 205 and co-requisite field experiences as well as completion of TED 206 or 207 and TED 330 or 340 and co-requisite field experiences.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA, including a 3.0 GPA for all TED courses and all content courses for the student’s major and minor.
• No grade lower than a C- is acceptable for any TED courses or content major/minor courses.
• Failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA and/or failure to consistently demonstrate the required professional dispositions will necessitate reapplication to Level II providing evidence of completion.
• Successful completion of and positive evaluations from required field placements.
• Positive recommendations from faculty.
• Evidence of strong writing and public speaking skills and a grade of B- or better required in ENG 101 and COMM 102.
• Attendance at a Teacher Education Departmental orientation session.

Secondary Social Studies majors will be required to have an overall GPA of 3.5 and an ACT composite score of 22 to be admitted to Level II. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs.

The TE Department periodically checks transcripts and field evaluations to ensure continued eligibility for Level II courses. Failure to maintain the criteria listed above will lead to removal from Level II or ineligibility for additional TED courses until deficiencies are corrected.

Level Three (Program Completion and Certification)

Admission to Level III

Admission to the Professional Semester is also by application. Courses undertaken during the Professional Semester include TED 400 and TED 444.

As with admission to Level II, a formal review is completed for each candidate. In addition to the Level II criteria outlined above, candidates must provide evidence of completion of a minimum of 200 contact hours of clinical field participation in K-12 classrooms appropriate to their level of certification.

In addition to the above criteria, eligibility for program completion and certification includes passing scores on required MTTC subject area tests in endorsement area, successful completion of the Associate Teaching experience and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Students who withdraw from the College and subsequently return may be required to meet any new or changed program requirements. The Michigan Department of Education stipulates a 5-year window for submitting a program completer’s recommendation for certification.

Application for the Professional Semester is due in February of the school year prior to Associate Teaching.

Criteria for Admission to Level III:

• Attendance at mandatory Associate Teaching Information meeting in Mid-January
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in alL TED courses, with no grade lower than a C-
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in all declared majors/minors, with no grade lower than a C-
• Demonstration of professional dispositions necessary for success in teaching as outlined in the Adrian College Teacher Education Professional Disposition Policy
• Demonstration of appropriate writing skills through submission of Biographical Information Form
• Positive Clinical Experience evaluations
• Appropriate progress towards completion of 200 hours of field experiences. (Completed log books are due at the start of Final Exam week of the semester before Associate Teaching. Failure to complete this requirement may lead to removal from the Professional Semester).

Associate Teaching Placements

Placements are arranged and assigned by the Director(s) of Associate Teaching. Applicants are asked to identify special requests or needs during the application process. Criteria used in selecting placements are listed in the Guide to Teacher Certification.

Orientation Experience

All Associate Teachers, whether fall or spring semester, must participate in a three to four day Orientation Experience at their assigned school in August and September. This includes participating in the school’s preschool teacher preparation activities and attending the opening day of school.

Completion of Associate Teaching

Associate teachers are periodically evaluated according to a list of competencies reflecting the Teacher Education’s Department’s program outcomes. If competencies are not attained in the designated period of time, the experience may be extended at the discretion of the Director(s) of Associate Teaching. Candidates experiencing significan difficulties achieving expectations may be withdrawn from the placement, and the Director(s) will determine whether an alternate placement will be offered. Withdrawn students will not be refunded tuition and fees beyond the refund politices described elsewhere in this catalog. Students failing to complete Associated Teaching in the assigned semester will be required to reapply in order to be eligible for a new placement. Readmission will be determined by the Director(s) of Associate Teaching and the Teacher Education department chair. Students repeating the Associate Teaching experience, for any reason, will be required to pay full tuition and fees.

Planning Additional Classes or Activities during the Professional Semester

Associate Teachers must enroll in TED 444 and may also enroll in TED 471. Plans to enroll in additional courses or participate in other college activities during the Professional Semester must be reported on the Associate Teaching Application and pre-approved by the Director(s) of Associate Teaching.

Elementary Professional Education Sequence:

Elementary Certification

 

Level I Core (16 hours)

Level I Cognates (6-8)

Elementary Social Studies, Language Arts and Mathematics Program Only:

Elementary Mathematics, Language Arts and Integrated Science Program Only:

Level II Core (21 hours)

Must be admitted to Level II before enrolling in these courses.

Level II Cognate (3 hours)

Level III Core (11-13 hours)

Secondary Professional Education Sequence

Secondary Certification

 

Level I Core (16 hours)

NOTE: Art education candidates select ART 200 rather than TED 201 or 202 and ART 330 rather than TED 300.

Level I Cognates (4)

Social Sciences Cognate—Select one of the following:

Level II Core (11 hours)

Must be admitted to Level II before enrolling in these courses.

Level II Methods (2-5 hours)

Choose the appropriate course(s) for your Major and Minor(s):

NOTE: Art and Music Education Methods courses are included in the major. K-12 World Language Majors complete Elementary and Secondary Methods.

Level III Core (11-13 hours)

Teacher Certification Majors and Minors

Secondary-level candidates must select one of the following MDE-approved majors, plus a minor. Elementary candidates select the Elementary Education Planned Program minor, plus one major. Comprehensive group majors (K-12 music, K-12 visual arts and secondary integrated science) do not require an additional major.

Program headings are coded to indicate if the major or minor is available for elementary (E), secondary (S) and/or K-12 teaching endorsements.

With the approval of the Teacher Education Department chair, courses taken in fulfillment of a teaching major or minor requirement may also be used to meet cognate requirements in other teaching majors or minors.

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Biology

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTYC Test Required for DR Endorsement:

#17 Biology

Major (S) 42 hours

Required Core (22 hours)

Electives in BIOL (8 hours)

Select one from:

Additional 4-5 elective hours in BIOL

Cognates (12 hours)

Minor (S) 29 hours

 

Required Core (21 hours)

Cognates (8 hours)

Communication Arts and Sciences (speech certification)

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for DA Endorsement

#04 Speech

Minor (S) 24 hours

 

Core (15 hours)

Cognates (9 hours)

Early Childhood Education Planned Program Minor (ZS Endorsement)

This Program must be taken in addition to all other elementary certification requirements.

MTTC Test Required for ZA Endorsement:

#82 Early Childhood Education

Minor (E) 24 hours

 

Core (22 hours)

Cognates (2 hours)

MDE has replaced this MTTC test. After the deadline, only the new text will be available regardless of the catalog you are following.

Elementary Education Planned Program Minor

MTTC Test Required for Elementary Certification

#83 Elementary Education

See Certification Officer for courses required.

English

This Program is PENDING Michigan Department of Education Approval

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

TED 300Clinical Experience (1)

TED 332Teaching Language Arts in the Middle & Secondary School (2)

MTTC Test Required for BA Endorsement:

#02 English

Major (S)

PENDING APPROVAL

Minor (S)

PENDING APPROVAL

French

Required Methods for Elementary Endorsement

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

Required Methods for K-12 Certification

MTTC Test Required for FA Endorsement:

#23 French

Major (S, K-12) 31 hours

 

Core (31 hours)

And two of the following courses:

8 Additional hours of MLCF electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

Minor (S) 21 hours

And two of the following courses:

8 Additional hours of MLCF electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

German

Required Methods for Elementary Endorsement

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

Required Methods for K-12 Certification

MTTC Test Required for FA Endorsement:

#24 German

Major (S, K-12) 31 hours

 

Core (31 hours)

And two of the following courses:

8 Additional hours of MLCG electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

Minor (S) 21 hours

And two of the following courses:

8 Additional hours of MLCG electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

Health Education

This program is under construction to meet new Michigan Department of Education standards.

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for FA Endorsement:

#42 Health

Minor (24 hours)

PENDING APPROVAL

History

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for CC Endorsement:

#09 History

Major (S) 43 hours

 

History Major Core (28 hours)

Electives (4 hours)

Choose one of the following courses:

History Cognates (11 hours)

Minor (2) 35 hours

 

History Minor Core (24 hours)

History Cognates (11 hours)

Integrated Science

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for FA Endorsement:

#93 Integrated Science, Elementary or #94 Integrated Science, Secondary

NOTE: The Integrated Science majors exist only within the Teacher Education Program. They do not meet the requirements for a degree when completed without the associated Teacher Education requirements. However, secondary candidates can combine the 40-credit group major with a biology or earth/space science minor to earn the equivalent of the Liberal Arts major in that specialty area. See the Guide to Teacher Certification for details.

Comprehensive Group Major (2) 57-58 hours

(With a comprehensive group major, secondary certification does not require an additional minor)

Chemistry Group Core (12 hours)

Geology Group Core (11 hours)

Mathematics Group Core (3-4 hours)

Physics Group Core (12 hours)

Group Major (2) 40 hours

 

Biology Group Core (9 hours)

Chemistry Group Core (12 hours)

Geology Group Core (7 hours)

Physics Group Core (12 hours)

Group Major (E) 43 hours

 

Biology Group Core (16 hours)

Chemistry Group Core (8 hours)

Chemistry Group Core (12 hours)

Geology Group Core (7 hours)

Physics Group Core (12 hours)

Language Arts

MTTC Test Required for BX Endorsement:

#90 Language Arts

Major (E) 29 hours

Mathematics

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for EX Endorsement:

#89 Mathematics, Elementary OR #22 Mathematics, Secondary

Major (E, S) 34 hours

ONe additional MATH course at 220 or higher level. (3)

Minor (E, S) 21 hours

Music (Bachelors of Music Education)

Required methods courses are included in the major.

MTTC Test Required for JQ Endorsement:

#99 Music

Comprehensive Group Major (K-12) 62 Semester hours

B.M.E. Core (42 hours)

Students must pass piano proficiency examination prior to Associate teaching.

(Music majors whose primary instrument is piano must choose 4 hours of music electives in place of MUS 115, 116, 215, 216.)

Choose either Instrumental or Vocal Track

Instrumental Track (4 hours)

Vocal Track (4 hours)

Applied Music (7 hours)

7 semesters applied music in principal instrument

Ensembles (9 hours)

7 semesters large ensemble

2 semesters small ensemble

Physical Education

This Program is PENDING Michigan Department of Education Approval

Required Methods for Elementary, Secondary or K-12 Certification

MTTC Test Required for MB Endorsement:

#44 Physical Education

Major (E, S, K-12) 37 hours

Minor (E,) 27 hours

Social Studies

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

MTTC Test Required for CE Endorsement:

#84 Social Studies

NOTE: The Social Studies major/minor exists only within the Teacher Education Program. They do not meet the requirements for a degree when completed without all other Teacher Education requirements.

Major (E, S) 47

Spanish

Required Methods for Elementary Endorsement

Required Methods for Secondary Certification

Required Methods for K-12 Certification

MTTC Test Required for FF Endorsement:

#28 Spanish

Major (S, K-12) 31 hours

And two of the following courses:

8 Additional hours of MLCS electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

Minor (S) 21 hours

And one of the following courses:

6 Additional hours of MLCS electives above Level IV

One Semester Study Abroad

Visual Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Required methods courses are included in the major

MTTC Test Required for LQ Endorsement:

#95 Art Education

Comprehensive Group Major (K-12) 64 hours

Art Education Core (25 hours)

Art Education Electives (18 hours)

Three two-course sequences chosen from the following:

NOTE: At least one sequence must be in ceramics or sculpture.

Studio (5 hours)

3 hours of ART 351, Advanced Studio attached to one sequence from above.

2 hours of Senior Exhibition section of ART 351, Advanced Studio.

Art History Cognates (16 hours)

8 hours AHIS electives.