Elementary Teacher Education

Jaclyn Facca

 “Ever since my baby brother was born I knew I wanted to be a teacher,” said Jaclyn Facca. After taking EDUC 118 with Dean Deborah Ball—and loving it—Jaclyn transferred to the School of Education.

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Degree: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

As a prospective teacher in the undergraduate elementary program, you will be part of an intense four-term program. Students typically begin the program during their junior year. The program is structured so that, each semester, you participate in both academic and professional coursework while working in an elementary classroom. Experiences within each term are complementary; the work in one school setting or in one course complements the work in another school setting or course. Your knowledge and confidence will grow in successive terms, as coursework and fieldwork build upon and expand what you have already learned.

The undergraduate elementary teacher education program prepares you to teach in:

With successful completion of the program, you will earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in education and will be recommended to the State of Michigan for elementary teacher certification. 

Already have a bachelor's degree? You can earn a second bachelor's degree and our recommendation to the state for your teacher certification!  Up to 94 credits from your previous bachelor's degree may be eligible for transfer, enabling you to complete the program in just two years.

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