Overview of the Teacher Education
Program
Teacher Certification
The Teacher Education Division offers certification programs in elementary,
secondary, and K-12 endorsements in the areas of:
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art education
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bilingual/bicultural education
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career & technical education
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early childhood education
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English education
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mathematics education
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middle level education
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reading education
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science education
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social studies education
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special education
Teacher certification can be obtained as part of a bachelor's
degree in education, a post-bachelor's program or a Master's of Arts in
Teaching (MAT). Students also have the option of earning certification in
conjunction with a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts, College
of Science, or the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts.
The elementary education program qualifies the holder
to teach all subjects in kindergarten through grade five. Additionally,
the major and minor subjects may be taught in the sixth through eighth grades. Students elect
a teaching major and minor, or three minors.
The secondary education curriculum qualifies the holder to
teach grades 7-12. Students elect an academic major and minor.
In keeping with the College's theme, both pre-student and
student teachers are required to have field experiences in schools in both urban and suburban settings.
In addition, the faculty work with the Horizons Upward Bound program at the Cranbrook Institute and are
involved in a number of grant programs enhancing teacher education and curriculum development.
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs at the Master's level are also offered in the above listed
areas. At the Education Specialist Level (30 hours beyond the Master's) there
are programs in Curriculum & Instruction (with a specific area of focus),
Special Education, and Reading, Language & Literature.
Dr. Craig Roney, Assistant Dean, 577-0902
Ms. Sandra Jenkins, Division Secretary, 577-8111
Wayne State is located in Detroit near one of the world's busiest
waterways, the Detroit River.
