Elementary Level (ZG)

Requirements for Completion of the Endorsement

  1. Successful completion of the following coursework earned after issuance of a secondary provisional certificate.
  2. Successful completion of the Elementary Education Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. It is recommended that the student take this test prior to enrollment in TE 420 - Student Teaching. Registration is available on the MTTC website.

Science Methods: Complete 3-4 credits from the following:

TE 330 Methods of Teaching Science; K-8
4
TE 530 New Directions in Science
3
TE 593 Mathematical/Science Experiences for the Young Child (Pre K-3)
3
PROJECT SOLVE Science Outreach Leadership Venture for Excellence
1-3
SEMS PLUS Science Education for Michigan Students
1-3

 

Math Methods: Complete 3-4 credits from the following:

TE 331 Methods of Teaching Mathematics; K-8
4
TE 508* Special Methods in Content Areas
3
TE 593 Mathematical/Science Experiences for the Young Child (Pre K-3)
3

Social Studies Methods: Complete 3-4 credits from the following:

TE 341 Methods of Teaching Social Studies; K-8
4
TE 508* Special Methods in Content Areas
3
TE 542 Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies
3

Special Needs: Complete 4-6 credits from the following:

TE 342 Teaching and Managing the Diverse Classroom; K-8
4
or
TE 430 Introduction to Special Education and
3
TE 516 Classroom Management Techniques for Effective Instruction
3
or
TE 547 Exceptional Children in General Education Settings and
3
TE 516 Classroom Management Techniques for Effective Instruction
3

Reading Methods: Complete 6 credits from the following: - This requirement may be satisfied by previous reading course work taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level. See the certification advisor.

TE 310 Methods of Teaching Reading; K-8
6
TE 510 Methods in Elementary Instruction for Readers and Writers
3
TEMS 520 Reading in the Content Areas
3

Children's Literature Methods: Complete 3 credits from the following:

TE 301 Methods of Teaching Children's Literature; K-8
3
TE 508* Special Methods in Content Areas
3
TE 511 Advanced Study in Children's Literature
3
TE 586 Integrating Children's Literature in Early Childhood
3

Art and Music Methods: Complete 3 credits from the following:

TE 322 Methods of Teaching in the Arts; K-8
3
TE 465 Creative Drama
3
TE 470 Theatre for Children
3
TE 508* Special Methods in Content Areas
3

Physical and Health Methods: Complete 3 credits from the following:

TE 325 Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher
3
KINE 486 Methods, Materials, and Teaching Physical Education 7-12
3
KINE 322 School Health Education
3

Child Psychology: Complete 3 credits from the following:

PSYC 310 Child Psychology
3
TE 590 Early Childhood Education
3

Technology: Complete 3 credits from the following:

TE 571 Technology in Education
3
TE 587 Technology in Early Childhood
3

 

STUDENT TEACHING: 3-12 credits required:

TE 420 Student Teaching; K-8
3-12

Program Notes:

Teachers with a secondary level certificate and subject area endorsements for grades 7-12 will extend their subject area endorsements to grades 5 and 6 in middle school.

*TE 508, TE 509, and TE 601 courses must be approved in writing in advance by the program coordinator.

A signature is required for any TE 300/400 level course. Contact the College of Education Admissions and Certification Office prior to registering.

Some of the methodology courses may be applied to an M.A.T. program. Contact your program advisor for an evaluation.

Count TE 593 Mathematical-Science Experiences for the Young Child; Pre K-3 only for math or science, not for both.

Upon completion of all coursework requirements and the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Elementary Education, students will need to submit a completed Endorsement Application and a photo copy of the M.T.T.C. results to the SVSU Admissions and Certification Office to add this endorsement level to their teaching certificate

Total number of SEMESTER HOURS required for each option offered: 37-51