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Nov 22, 2009
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Cognitive Impairment Major
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Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation to the Michigan Department of Education for K-12 endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Cognitive Impairment. This program of study meets all requirements of the Council for Exceptional Children. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #56, “Cognitive Impairment.” Students select Secondary or Elementary Teacher Certification. A minor from the respective approved lists is required in either instance and students must pass the certification test related to the minor in order to be recommended for endorsement in the minor field. In addition, those selecting Elementary Certification must pass the “Elementary Education” certification test, #83.
Students are required to regularly meet with their program area faculty adviser to expedite their program of study. |
Elementary Teacher Certification and Endorsement in Cognitive Impairment:
Additional Requirements: 9 hours
K-12 Special Education Core: 28 hours
Teacher's of Students with Cognitive Impairment Endorsement: 28 hours
Professional Studies: 25 hours
Pre-Admission phase: The Learner and the Community: 4 hours
Phase l: Technology, Diversity and Teaching Environments: 3 hours
May be taken with Phase ll courses. Phase ll: Curriculum and Assessment: 6 hours
May be taken with Phase l courses. Phase lll: Methods and Technology: 3 hours
May be taken with Phase lV courses. Phase lV: Literacy, Culture and the Arts: 3 hours
May be taken with Phase lll courses. Phase V: Capstone Experience: 6 hours
Minor Requirements:
This program requires a minor. Select a minor from the approved list of elementary minors for special education majors. Program Total:
Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above. Note:
*Admission to teacher education required. Secondary Teacher Certification and Endorsement in Cognitive Impairment:
K-12 Special Education Core: 28 hours
Teachers of Students with Cognitive Impairment Endorsement: 28 hours
Professional Studies: 22 hours
Pre-Admission Phase: The Learner and the Community: 4 hours
Phase l: Curriculum and Assessment: 6 hours
Phase ll: Methods and Technology: 6 hours
- Methods Course: Subject Area Minor (3 hrs)
Phase lll: Capstone Experience: 6 hours
Minor Requirements:
This program requires a minor. Select a minor from the approved list of minors for secondary, K-12 and special education-secondary programs. Program Total:
Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above. Note:
*Admission to teacher education required. Critical Graduation Information:
To earn a degree, all students must:
- earn a minimum total of 124 credits, excluding credits below the 100-level
- meet the General Education requirements referenced here .
- Earn a minimum of 60 credits, excluding those earned at a community college. (Some articulation agreements waive this requirement. See specific agreement for details.)
- earn a minimum of 30 credits from EMU.
- complete 10 of the last 30 hours for the degree from EMU courses.
- have a minimum of 30 unique credit hours in their major and 20 unique credit hours in their minor for a total of at least 50 unique credit hours between them. Some majors do not require a minor; see above for specific requirements.
- earn a minimum of 9 credits in 300-level or higher courses in their major at EMU.
- earn a minimum of 6 credits in 300-level or higher courses in their minor at EMU. These credits must be earned in courses different from the 300-level courses used for the major.
- have earned a grade of “C” or better in order to apply transfer credit at EMU.
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate. In addition, a minimum GPA of 2.0 must be earned in the major and in the minor. (Note: some programs may require higher GPA.)
General Education Requirements:
For a current detailed listing of requirements, course options and waiver possibilities, please consult the General Education Program listing.
- Area I: Effective Communication (2 courses, 6 credits)
- Area II: Quantitative Reasoning (1 course, 3 credits)
- Area III: Perspectives on Diversity (2 courses, 6 credits)
- Area IV: Knowledge of the Disciplines (8 courses, 25 credits)
- Area V: Learning Beyond the Classroom (Satisfy two of six areas through a combination of experiences and/or courses)
The General Education requirements listed above apply to all students who began their undergraduate program at EMU during or after the Fall 2007 semester. Students who began their undergraduate program at EMU before the Fall 2007 semester may have different general education requirements to fulfill; consult your academic adviser for additional information. Students who transferred to EMU may have different general education requirements based on MACRAO or articulation agreements; consult your academic adviser for additional information.
University Information:
For more University information please refer to the online catalog at catalog.emich.edu.
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