Teacher Education Bachelors/Masters Dual Degrees

Majors and Minors for Elementary Education Certification

Students in the Elementary Education program must include the Planned Program minor and one subject content major or two minors. When two minors are chosen, they should be chosen from different groups and at least one should be a subject area commonly taught in elementary schools (indicated with a *).

The required courses for an approved major or minor in Integrated Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies are listed in the chart below. All other approved majors and minors are listed and described under the appropriate department in the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Health & Human Services sections of this bulletin.

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Majors and Minors for Secondary Education Certification

Students preparing for teaching in secondary schools (grades 6–12) may choose from either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree programs. These degrees are granted by the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education and International Services. Students must have a subject major and a subject minor, which Andrews University has approved with the State of Michigan for certification purposes, in addition to their Professional Education courses. In order for Andrews University to recommend a student for certification the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject area exams must be passed in both the major and minor, and have current certification in First Aid & CPR.

Descriptions of the Integrated Science and Social Studies majors are listed in the College of Education & International Services. All other approved majors and minors are described under their respective departments in other sections of this bulletin.

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Admission Requirements: Elementary Education

1. Have an approved major or two minors, plus your Planned Program minor.
2. GPA of 3.0 in all areas.
3. Apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation/Student Teaching Program and apply for your MAT during EDTE408/508.
4. No grades of a C- or lower in your major, minor, Planned Program or Professional Education courses.
5. Take the Subject Area section(s) of the MTTC during the last semester of undergraduate classes (3rd year).
6. Continue working on established course plan.
7. Students should apply for graduation with your BSELED and complete your “Advancement to Candidacy” (MAT) applications at the time they begin First Days of School Experience or the summer prior to Student Teaching.
8. Take the senior exit exam (undergraduate requirement).
9. Take First Aid and CPR training.
10. Apply for teaching certificate during Student Teaching Seminar. 

MAT Program Procedures: The same academic standards apply to this program as to a regular graduate program. See the Graduate Programs section of the College of Education & International Services bulletin for specific requirements.

Admission Requirements: Secondary Education

1. Have an approved major and minor.
2. GPA of 3.0 in all areas.
3. Apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation/Student Teaching Program and apply for your MAT during EDTE408/508.
4. No grades of a C- or lower in your major, minor or Professional Education courses.
5. Take the Subject Area section(s) of the MTTC during the last semester of undergraduate classes (3rd year).
6. Continue working on established course plan.
7. Students should apply for graduation with your BA/BS and complete your “Advancement to Candidacy” (MAT) applications at the time they begin First Days of School Experience or the summer prior to Student Teaching.
8. Take the senior exit (undergraduate requirement).
9. Complete First Aid & CPR training.
10. Apply for teaching certificate during Student Teaching Seminar. 

MAT Program Procedures: The same academic standards apply to this program as to a regular graduate program. See the Graduate Programs section of the College of Education & International Services bulletin for specific requirements.