If
you wish to find out what previous general education course
work will transfer, you will need to bring/send a copy
of your transcript to the Registrar's Office. You should also
make
an appointment to see the Education Department Chairperson
to discuss the program and answer questions you might have.
You can do this by calling the Education Department at (616)395-7740.
Admission to Hope College for Transfer Students: click
here
TRANSFER & NON-TRADITIONAL
STUDENTS WITHOUT A DEGREE
If no previous
course work:
This student will enter the sequence when room is available in beginning
courses just like all traditional students in our program. AFTER beginning
course work at Hope College, the student MUST submit an application to
the Teacher Education program.
If
transferring in with 6 semesters yet to complete:
(Sophomore status) There is usually no problem in entering the mainstream
of courses. Students usually take core and major courses in the first semester
at Hope College. The student must meet all of the requirements for admission
to the Department. AFTER beginning course work at Hope College,
the student MUST submit an application to
the Teacher Education program.
If transferring
in as Junior status or above:
The following sequence of courses would be no different from those traditional
students at Hope who make late (in their Junior year) decisions to pursue
a teaching certificate. The student must meet all of the requirements for
admission to the Department. , AFTER beginning course work
at Hope College, the student MUST submit an application.
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION:
Probably will need five semesters, four in education courses: |
| First
Semester |
-All
education classes are usually closed to late enrollment |
Second
Semester
|
ED
220/221 and 225/226 if an appeal is submitted and approved
for permission to take both courses. |
| Third
Semester |
ED280/281-Literacy
I and other courses that prepare for a major and generalist
knowledge useful for teaching children. |
| Fourth
Semester |
ED282/283--Literacy
II, ED310/311/312--Curriculum and Methods. This is a
very demanding semester, requiring two separate placements
and collaborative and research expectations in both courses
in addition to major/minor/core requirements. |
| Fifth
Semester |
Perspectives
in Education, Senior Seminar, Student Teaching |
| |
SECONDARY
EDUCATION:
Probably
will need five semesters, four in education: |
| First
Semester |
All
education classes are usually closed to late enrollment
|
| Second
Semester |
ED
220/221 and 225/226 if an appeal is submitted and approved
for permission to take both courses. |
| Third
Semester |
ED285/286/287--Secondary
Block |
| Fourth
Semester |
ED360/361-Principles
and Methods, ED___ Secondary Methods in Major/Minor |
| Fifth
Semester |
Perspectives
in Education, Senior Seminar, Student Teaching |
| |
SPECIAL
EDUCATION:
This
is a major and requires both course work in professional/pedagogical
studies and for the Special Education endorsement. An individual
conference MUST be scheduled with a Special
Education advisor to plan the program. |
NON-TRADITIONAL
STUDENTS WITH A COMPLETED DEGREE
Our
teacher education program was designed for
the traditional student:
We
do not offer a fast track for completing teacher education requirements.
Therefore, students will need to
complete Level I, II and III in sequenced
order. A master's in education at a sponsoring institution is
recommended
for candidates who wish to complete teacher
education requirements in a shorter time frame.
Degree
granted from Hope College:
The official transcript will be reviewed by the Director of Certification
to determine courses that will count toward certification in the major/minor
fields. There is no fee to review transcripts for Hope graduates. A written
proposed schedule will be offered by the Director of Certification for
following the Education course sequence (Levels I, II, and III) in professional
and pedagogical studies.
Degree
granted from another institution:
The official transcript will be reviewed by Director of Certification
to determine courses that will count toward certification in the major/minor
fields. There is a $25.00 fee for transcript review. A written proposed
schedule will be offered by the Director of Certification for following
the Education course sequence in professional and pedagogical studies.
If the student decides not to enter Hope's education sequence, the $25.00
will be returned.
WHAT
TO DO NEXT:
Materials
to be sent to the Director of Certification:
1.
A letter describing intent and needs.
2. Completed Teacher Education/Certification
Form
3. A check for $25.00 if not a Hope graduate (make payable to Hope College).
4. Transcript requested to be sent by previous institution(s) to:
Cher
Schairer, Director of Certification
Hope College Education Department
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
Ph#: 616-395-7903
schairer@hope.edu
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