If you wish to see the specific course requirements for a major or minor, click on the
icon to take you to the worksheet.Please note: All students who were in our program - fully accepted before May 1, 2003 - are encouraged to proceed on their old requirements. The new programs must be followed by all students accepted into the program after May 1, 2003. All old programs must be completed for certification no later than May 2005
State
of Michigan Authorized Major/Minor Requirements for Teacher Certification
| DISCIPLINE |
MAJOR |
MAJOR
CREDITS |
MINOR
|
MINOR
CREDITS |
| Visual Arts Education - state mandated changes - a major only, no minor required | |
50
credits |
||
| Dance
- new program -- can be either elementary or secondary track. All students entering the Education Department August 2004 must follow this new program. |
|
32.5
credits
|
||
| Kinesiology (Physical Education) - a major only on Secondary certification track | |
40
credits |
||
| Instrumental Music - a major only on Secondary certification track, no minor required | |
69
credits |
||
| Vocal Music - a major only on Secondary certification track, no minor required | |
65
credits |
In four disciplines--art, dance, music (instrumental or vocal) and kinesiology/physical education--Hope College is authorized to offer an endorsement that spans grades kindergarten through twelve. The student thus prepared for K-12 would be a specialist in the elementary schools while also being able to teach that discipline in secondary schools. In most cases, students electing one of these majors must follow the secondary education program sequence. Special requirements include methods courses in the major field at both the elementary and secondary levels as well as ten hours of student teaching with experience at both the elementary and secondary levels. This might consist of an elementary/high school placement or a middle/high school placement.
PLEASE NOTE: Departments are constantly reviewing their courses and overall curriculum. They may change course numbers and credit hours or add new courses. Students are encouraged to monitor changes and consult with their advisors so as not to be at risk if these changes influence your planned program.