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2024-2025 Academic Bulletin
Secondary Education BA/BS
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The current Secondary Education Program is still in place this year for English, Science and Social Studies (History). However, beginning in the Fall of 2024, students will be advised to meet the new program requirements within the grade bands developed by the State of Michigan Department of Education within the content area of Mathematics. The Mathematics program has been submitted for approval to the State of Michigan; the other content areas are expected to be submitted for approval within the next calendar year. Teacher candidates will choose a grade band of either 5–9 or 7–12 as their major with an additional endorsement. At the completion of the program, students will acquire certification in 5–12 when meeting all the state requirements. Currently, the NAD requirements have not changed at the secondary education level within the Teacher Education Program.
The secondary programs of English, Science, and Social Studies (History) are available only as second majors. They are designed to be taken in conjunction with a content major and a minor, or with two content minors. The current Secondary Education programs in K-12 foreign languages, Music Education, and Visual Arts Education are still in place while the State of Michigan updates the standards in each of these content areas.
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Professional and Core Courses - 50
Teaching Internship - 16
Complete only after the completion of all coursework.
Mathematics (Grades 5-9/7-12) - 40
Secondary Certification Andrews Core Experience Requirements - 34
Religion - 12
Arts and Humanities - 6
Take one or two of the following theory courses:
If you take only one theory course, the remaining credits may come from studio art, ensemble and/or applied music, or INEN 221 .
Communication - 3
History - 3
Natural Sciences - 4
Take one of the following courses:
Wellness - 3
Writing - 6
Admission Requirements
An application for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program must be completed during the semester in which EDTE 208/EDTE 376/EDTE 508 Principles of Teaching and Learning is being taken. This must be completed at least one year before a student plans to do Student Teaching.
To be admitted to the teacher education program, students must meet the criteria listed below:
- Applications will be due prior to submission of final grades. Applications will not be processed until successful completion of the course. Failure to submit application will result in a registration hold for the following semester. It is the student’s responsibility to see that all paperwork is in for the application to be processed in a timely manner.
- Satisfactorily complete EDTE 165/630 Intro to Teaching, and EDTE 228/SPED 525 Intro to Special Education, and EDTE 208/376/508 Principles of Teaching and Learning.
- Choose appropriate teaching major and/or minor(s) (This applies to secondary programs in English, science, history/social studies, international languages, music, and visual arts.)
- Secondary mathematics program is under the new Michigan structure (5-9, 7-12 endorsements). Candidates will complete 5-12 endorsement.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
- Obtain a recommendation from three sources: a professor from an education course, a professor from their content area, and a professor from general education.
- Complete a Conviction Clearance Statement (completed during EDTE 208/EDTE376/EDTE 508 Principles of Teaching and Learning).
Once admitted to the Teacher Preparation program, students must:
- Maintain good and regular status.
- Maintain at least a 2.50 GPA in each of the following areas:
- Majors and minors (applies to secondary programs in English, science, history/social studies, international languages, music, and visual arts),
- Professional and core education courses*, and
- Overall course work.
- A course with a grade less than a C in a major, minor, professional, and core education classes must be repeated. All courses taken at or transferred to Andrews University are included in calculating the GPA.
- Continue working on their professional teaching portfolio (begun in EDTE 165) with a final completion prior to student teaching.
- Demonstrate the professional disposition of an educator.
NOTE: Students cannot be admitted to the Teacher Preparation program or remain in the program once admitted if they fail two classes in their major, minor, professional and core education classes.
Graduation & Certification Requirements
In addition to meeting the general requirements for a baccalaureate degree, students who seek baccalaureate degrees with elementary or secondary certification must do the following:
- Complete requirements for approved major, minor(s), professional and core education courses as described under each specific degree. (Due to scheduling complexities, students seeking certification may take more than four years to complete a degree.)
- Have a minimum GPA of 2. 50 overall and a 2. 50 in the following:
- major(s)*,
- minor(s)*,
- content area*, and
- professional and core education courses*
(*The averages include all courses taken at Andrews University and those transferred from other institutions.)
- Earn a 2.00 minimum GPA in all other credits at Andrews University.
- Complete the Senior Exit examination and major field exam, if required, which serves as the senior-level evaluation.
- Take at least 30 of the final 36 semester credits in residence (the Dean of the College of Education and International Services must give permission to take up to 10 credits anywhere other than Andrews University.)
- Qualify for either Michigan Teacher Certification or an Adventist Basic Teaching Credential (This item applies to BS Elementary Education majors and BS Secondary Integrated Science).
- Submit a formal request for graduation, approved by the candidate’s education advisor, the Certification Registrar, and a designated records officer.
- Verify that the certification registrar has received a copy of transcripts from other schools.
- Apply for a MEIS Account with the Michigan Department of Education.
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Subject Area Tests
Successful completion of all relevant tests plus content-area tests is required for certification and graduation.
Official exam results must be sent directly to Andrews University from the testing companies before a recommendation for certification and graduation.
Students must take and pass the MTTC before beginning student teaching. State fee waivers may be available for eligible individuals.
Successful completion (advanced low level) of the OPI exam through LTI (Language Testing Institute) must be completed before graduation and recommendation for certification for students completing secondary Spanish teaching certification (K-12).
Student Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are drawn from the standards of the North American Division, the State of Michigan, and Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.
At completion of the program, the candidate:
- Possesses knowledge of learner development.
- Possesses an appropriate understanding of content knowledge.
- Understands use of instructional strategies.
- Engages in reflective practices including collaboration with learners, families, and professional colleagues.
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