Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Elementary Education program leads to a Michigan Elementary Standard Teaching Certificate for teaching all subjects in grades K-5; and all subjects in grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom. A student must choose between two options.
Option 1 - Core Subject Majors
| Core Subject Majors | Cr. Hrs. Minimum |
|---|---|
| Integrated Science | 36 |
| Language Arts | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 |
| Social Studies | 36 |
A student must elect to complete one major, or can pursue a two-minor option including completion of two core minors. This option results in teacher certification of major and minor subjects in grades K-8.
Option 2 - Comprehensive
| Majors | Cr. Hrs. Minimum |
|---|---|
| Foreign Language - Arabic | 30 |
| Foreign Language - French | 30 |
| Foreign Language – Spanish | 30 |
| Early Childhood | 33 |
| Minors | Cr. Hrs. Minimum |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 24 |
| Bilingual-Bicultural | 21 |
| English as a Second Language | 21 |
| Integrated Science | 28 |
| Language Arts | 24 |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Health Education | 21 |
| Physical Education | 27 |
| Early Childhood | 24 |
| Foreign Language – Arabic | 21 |
| Foreign Language – French | 21 |
| Foreign Language – Spanish | 21 |
| Bilingual-Bicultural | 21 |
| English as a Second Language | 21 |
Student-centered programs include: Bilingual-Bicultural Education, English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Education, and World Languages. A Bilingual-Bicultural Education and English as a Second Language student will be certified to teach in grades K-8. An Early Childhood Education student will be certified to teach Pre-K-K. A World Languages student will be certified to teach in grades K-8. Certification to teach grades K-12 in world languages is also available.
Course Requirements
No grade below "C" may be used to meet requirements specific to secondary education, the major, the minor (including the planned minor), or professional education courses; grades of "C-minus" are not acceptable.
Curriculum
Students in this program complete an individualized Plan of Work with their advisor and the Elementary Education Advising Guide that fits their teaching major and minor concentration when they start their course work.
Accreditation
CAEP_Accreditation
The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Contact
Sandra Yarema, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (Clinical) and program coordinator
313-577-5754
yarema@wayne.edu
Primary Advisors in Academic Services
Last Names A-K:
Shawntae Harris
Academic Advisor II
313-577-1601
gs4241@wayne.edu
Last Names L-Z:
Cassie Tackett
Academic services officer II
313-577-1601
dx6182@wayne.edu
Teacher Education Division
Phone: 313-577-0902
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