Department Information

Teacher Education | Wendy Burke, Ph.D., Department Head | 313 Porter, 734.487.3260, wburke1@emich.edu

Advisor Information

 College of Education Advising Center, 206 Porter, 734.487.3415, COE_advising@emich.edu | Make an Appointment

Teacher Certification

Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation for the Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this certification is Elementary Certification test #103.

Initial Teacher Preparation Program Admission

In order to pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for a recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are common for all teacher preparation programs, except that certain special education programs have additional requirements.

Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission.

Teaching majors and minors are unofficial until program admission. Students pursuing teacher certification should follow the catalog that exists at the time of program admission. It is important that students apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours.

Admission to Initial Teacher Preparation Program Candidacy

Students must meet all of the following requirements

• Completion of 56 credit hours
• Appropriate cumulative GPA. One of:
  • An overall EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a minimum of 12 credit hours taken at EMU. An EMU GPA of 2.5 or higher in your major, based on at least one course in your major. The Elementary Education Major is comprehensive, therefore, the elementary major GPA is based on the cumulative of liberal arts curriculum and content course work.
  • Transferred 56 credits with a cumulative 3.0 GPA from all previous institutions.
• A grade of “C” or higher in the following courses (if taken): , , , , , , and all of the professional education courses.
• ICHAT criminal background check, and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions. If you answered yes to any of the civil/criminal conviction questions on the application, you will need to provide:
  • A copy of the Judgment of Sentence, or Registrar of Actions, or Certification of Conviction.
  • A written explanation of the offense(s). Application of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
• Attendance at Group Advising Session required. Your major may require additional advising sessions.

General Education Requirements:

For specific requirements, see  or print a .  

Major Requirements: 82-90 hours

Professional Elementary Education Sequence: 56 hours

• Pre-Admission Phase - The Learner and the Community: 14 hours

• CTAR 300 - Integrated Arts 3 hrs
• EDPS 322 - Human Development and Learning 4 hrs
• HLED 320 - Health Education in the Elementary Grades 2 hrs
• PHED 257 - Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher 2 hrs
• SPGN 251 - Introduction to Inclusion and Disabilities Studies in a Diverse Society [GEUS] 3 hrs

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  Phase I - Curriculum, Assessment, and the Social Context: 15 hours

  Completion of the pre-admission phase is required, before taking the following courses. Admission to Initial Teacher Preparation Candidacy is required, before the first day of the semester to take CURR 304, EDPS 340, and PRCT 304L4.

• CURR 304 - Curriculum and Methods: Elementary 3 hrs
• EDPS 340 - Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation 3 hrs
• PRCT 304L4 - Practicum I: Elementary [GELB] 3 hrs

Minor Requirement:

This major does not require a minor.

Program Total:

Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.

Beginning in Fall 2022, all baccalaureate degree programs for all undergraduates (regardless of catalog year) will require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion.

Critical Graduation Information