Transcript Group Sessions 2002 - Michigan State University College of
Secondary Education
www.education.msu.edu
COE homepage Academics Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Forms http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/teacher-preparation-forms.asp
All Secondary students are assigned to the same
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team and can see any advisor in 134 Erickson Hall
To schedule an advising appointment:
http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/advising-scheduling.asp
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Team Coordinators:
Kelly Hodges – 353 Erickson Hall Math, World Languages, all Sciences, Art, Music, Agriscience ◦ Chris Kaiser English & Social Studies
Part 1 – Completion of Major
Your major advisor is your primary advisor for major courses, graduation requirements, etc.
Must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA in your major area (usually differs from what your major college requires)
Part 2 – Completion of Teaching Minor
See COE website for listing of teaching minor courses and departmental contact names HST teaching minors must follow the new version with 31 credits TESOL teaching minor requires the completion of the TESOL Minor Agreement Form. Limited enrollment minor.
http://www.educ.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/pdfs/TESOL_MinorAgreementForm.pdf
Non-conforming teaching minors must be approved by that department, with approval by form, email or posted in ESAF Must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA in teaching minor area
No course credits counted in a teaching minor can be double counted toward the credit requirement of the teaching major, or vice versa •5
Course
TE 150 TE 250 TE 302 TE 407 TE 408
Part 3 – Education Studies
Credits
3 credits 3 credits
Notes
4 credits 5 credits 6 credits CSD students must take CEP 240 Prerequisite: TE 150 AND TE 250/CEP 240 Prerequisite: TE 302 Prerequisite: TE 407
TOTAL – 21 credits Must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA in TE courses, with no individual grade below 2.0
Sample Only Check the section notes to make sure you are in the correct section!
• Proficiency and expertise in technology will be acquired as a part of the TE curriculum • College of Education Laptop Requirement for admitted students http://education.msu.edu/resources/students/laptop-requirement.asp
• MUST USE MSU EMAIL ACCOUNT – This is the only e-mail address that the University will use for sending official communications to students after they enroll – Need to check your MSU account regularly – Can forward MSU account to another email • When emailing an advisor in COE be sure to include your name & PID • Read all email messages from the Registrar and MSU email accounts
http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/criteria-for-progression.asp
• Academic Requirements • Subject Area Tests http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/mttc.asp
• • • World Language oral proficiency exam http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/oral-proficiency.asp
Professional Standards • Internship Classes – TE501 – 6 credits – TE801 – 3 credits – TE802 – 3 credits • Conviction Disclosure - TE502 – 6 credits - TE803 – 3 credits - TE804 – 3 credits
• Students, interns and teacher certification candidates are obligated to report convictions to the Certification Officer. http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/conviction-disclosure-responsibility.asp
Students must submit a Conviction Disclosure Form (CDF) • Prior to admission to the TE program • Prior to internship placement • Prior to initial certification • • May be denied admission, field placement or recommendation for certification because of a conviction for a misdemeanor or felony Failure to report a conviction or falsification could result in dismissal from the TE program • After admission students are obligated to report subsequent convictions to COE Certification Officer within 5 business days and provide court documents
Failure to disclose conviction history is falsification!
• ICHAT Search (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) • Internet search for criminal history • Required for TE 302, 407 and 408
A conviction does not disappear from your record!
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The Integrity of Scholarship & Grades
Maintain Integrity ◦ Provide accurate info for academic & admissions records ◦ Adhere to professional standards and honor codes http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergrad uate/professional-conduct.asp
◦ Complete original work without unauthorized aid Plagiarism o Using the words or ideas of others without permission or citation o o Many unintentionally commit acts of plagiarism Become informed and avoid allegations at o https://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/acade mic-ntegrity/plagiarism-policy.html
Procedures Used in Academic Dishonesty o o Instructor takes action: penalty grade for assignment or course Instructor completes Academic Dishonesty Report o o Student’s Dean will add form to academic record Student must complete an online course about the integrity of Scholarship and Grades. Can’t graduate until successfully completed.
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All students seeking initial teacher certification must prove that they are certified in: ◦ Adult CPR ◦ Child CPR ◦ First Aid ◦ MDE - Approved Providers of Courses for First Aid and CPR http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_5683_14795-118868--,00.html
First Aid certification is valid for 3 years CPR certification is valid for 1 year Must be current at time of certification. Earliest to take them is late August before internship begins.
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TEAM
– Tomorrow’s Educators for the Advancement of Multicultural Students – [email protected]
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Friendshop
– An enrichment program for elementary school children run by MSU students – [email protected]
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Kappa Delta Pi
– International honor society in education – [email protected]
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MSU Student Literacy Corps
– Trains and places volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors to at-risk children in the Lansing area – Patricia Williams 420-1849 •
Student Council for Exceptional Children
– The group promotes awareness of exceptional children through discussion and service – [email protected]
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Specialization in Coaching or Health Promotion
– 134 Erickson Hall •
Service Learning Center
– Volunteer placements are in classrooms with youth groups and with tutoring programs – http://www.servicelearning.msu.edu/
http://education.msu.edu/academics/under graduate/get-involved.asp
Reply forms are due Thursday, March 15 ◦ If you don’t reply we will assume you are not pursuing teacher education Remember you need at least 56 completed credits by the end of this summer to stay in the College of Education!
Count your credits! You will need 120 total to graduate (123 if you took MTH1825 at MSU) Check News & Announcements on the COE website for updates www.educ.msu.edu
Chicago Internship requires separate application process. Must be in good standing with the College of Education.
If you need to change your major based on admission (your degree major must match your teaching major) do it ASAP!
For those in the History major, or minors in PLS, GEO, HST or EC, or a science teaching area, check with a COE advisor about adding additional endorsements!
College of Education
Office of Student Affairs 134 Erickson Hall 517-353-9680 Schedule an advising appointment & walk-in hours:
http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/advising-scheduling.asp