Bachelor Programs
- Community Health
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Health and Physical Education Teaching
- Middle Childhood Education
- MultiAge Education (K-12)
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Sport Management
Community Health
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares students for careers in the broad field of community health. Coursework includes training in health topics, intervention development and evaluation, health behavior theory, policy and teaching methods. The program also prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, which is given by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). This credential ensures that students are trained and qualified to plan and coordinate community health education programs.
Early Childhood Education
Make a difference in the lives of young children and their families by becoming an intentional and inclusive teacher. Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and pass the associated Michigan Test for Teacher Certification will be eligible for the Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in Birth-Kindergarten (Early Childhood General and Special Education).
Elementary Education
In the elementary education program, as a student you are able to complete a teacher certification program in either Grades PK-3 or in Grades 3-6. Successful completion of the selected certification program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in the appropriate grade band.
Exercise and Sport Science
Leap into an active and invigorating career with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Wayne State University. You’ll study human health and development in our science-based curriculum, and you’ll apply that knowledge to sport, fitness, human movement systems, and other areas of kinesiology.
The Sport and Exercise Science major readies you for graduate study and leads you to a rewarding career dedicated to improving human performance and wellness.
Health and Physical Education Teaching
Make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the next generation. The physical education major empowers you to teach PE in grades K-12 in a variety of diverse school settings.
Designed with feedback from the Michigan Department of Education and local administrators, our program combines theoretical knowledge, practical experiences and hands-on teaching to prepare you to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification.
Middle Childhood Education
In the Middle Childhood Education program, students will complete required coursework and clinical experiences in grades 5-9 in either Mathematics or Science. Successful completion of the selected certification program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in their respective certification program.
MultiAge Education (K-12)
Students In the Multi-Age Education program will complete required coursework and clinical experiences in Special Education (K-12) or Visual Arts (K-12) Education. Successful completion of the degree program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in the Visual Arts (K-12) certification program or appropriate Special Education endorsement.
Secondary Education
In the secondary education program, students can complete a teacher certification program for Grades 7-12 in one of four content areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. Successful completion of the selected certification program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in their respective certification program.
Special Education
The Special Education program leads to a general education grade band certification and a Special Education endorsement. Students complete required coursework and clinical experiences in (1) a specific grade-band certification program and (2) in either cognitive impairment (CI) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Students will not be able to complete this degree program without successful completion of both the grade band certification requirements and the special education endorsement requirements. Successful completion of the selected certification programs, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs) for each certification/endorsement area, leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in their respective certification programs.
Sport Management
Turn your passion for athletics into a rewarding career. Wayne State University’s sport management major combines in-depth coursework with real-world internships, giving you the skills and experience you need to thrive.