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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2023-24 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Occupational Education Studies Major (OEUJ)
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Adam Manley, Advisor
This Bachelor of Science program is designed for those who wish to become a certified teacher in a technical/occupational subject area. The program leads to a state of Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate with a vocational endorsement. The program appeals to individuals desiring to teach technical/occupational subjects in comprehensive high schools, trade academies, area career and technical centers. The Office of Teacher Certification within the College of Education and Human Development processes all recommendations for certification and advises students seeking additional teaching endorsements.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the regular University admission requirements, applicants to this program must also meet the following prerequisites required for all degree candidates recommended for teaching certification by the College of Education and Human Development at the time of application:
- Complete ED 2500 Human Development: Applications in Education or an approved course with a grade of “C” or better;
- possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; and,
- achieve passing scores of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Basic Skills Test.
When admission has been granted, the Office of Admissions and Advising will prepare a credit evaluation which will enable the advisor to prepare a program outline prior to the first registration.
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Program Requirements For Occupational Education Studies
1. Complete a teachable major
A minimum of 30 hours in a Michigan Department of Education approved teachable technical/occupational program of study (CIP Code) completed as part of an associate’s degree at one of the collaborating Michigan community colleges will be the teachable major. If an approved program of study was not completed at a Michigan community college, the passing scores of the Michigan Occupational Competency Assessment Center (MOCAC) must be submitted. Additionally, the candidate could complete the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and receive up to 30 credit hours for previous related work experience.
2. Complete work experience
A minimum of 4,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience, as defined by the Michigan Department of Education, in the teachable major CIP code are required.
3. Complete the following 24 hours of Professional Education Courses:
4. Complete the following 12 hours internship and seminar courses:
5. Minor
No minor required
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