COE General Information FAQ

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FAQ about the College of Education at EMU

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  1. What are the qualifications for entry to EMU's teacher preparation programs?
  2. What GPA do I need to have to get into EMU's teacher preparation programs? Will that change?
  3. Once I’ve submitted my application and other required materials, how long will it take to get into the teacher preparation program?
  4. What is Group Advising? Which session should I attend?
  5. How do I make an appointment to see a Teacher Education Adviser?
  6. What do I need to bring to my individualized advising appointment?
  7. Where should I go to make an advising appointment?
  8. Who has to attend a Group Advising Session?
  9. Where can I find out what scholarships I can apply for in the College of Education?
  10. When can I register to take courses in the College of Education?
  11. How can I contact a professor? A visiting lecturer?
  12. In the schedule book it doesn’t list room numbers or professors for some courses. Where can I find this information?
  13. Is there a map and directory for the Porter Building?
  14. What technological services are available in the Porter Building?
  15. What services are available in the Clinical Suite?

1. What are the qualifications for entry to the EMU teacher preparation program?

At EMU, students are not admitted to the Initial Teacher Preparation Program as freshmen. To be admitted, students must have:

  1. Completed at least 56 credits, including at least 12 at EMU.
  2. An EMU GPA 2.50 overall.
  3. An EMU GPA of 2.50 in major. If 3 minors—Average must be 2.5.
  4. If the following courses have been completed before admission to the Initial Teacher Preparation Program, students must have earned a C or higher in order to be admitted. If completed after admission, students must still earn a C or higher. Elementary: ENGL 121, CTAS 121/124, MATH 108, MATH 110E, All Science Requirements, EDPS 322, and SPGN 251. Secondary: ENGL 121, CTAS 121/124, MATH requirement, Science requirements, EDPS 322, and SPGN 251.
  5. Students must have passed all 3 parts of Michigan Basic Skills test with a score of 220 or higher. Submit copy of test scores with application.

Applications are on-line at http://www.emich.edu/coe/oas/ugrad.html

2. What GPA do I need to have to get into the EMU teacher preparation program? Will that change?

You need a 2.50 overall EMU GPA and a 2.50 GPA in major, or the average of 3 minors. Initial Teacher Preparation Program applications are on-line at http://www.emich.edu/coe/oas/ugrad.html

3. Once I’ve submitted my application and other required materials, how long will it take to get into the teacher preparation program?

Usually it takes two weeks. It is best to avoid the rush at the beginning and end of each semester.

4. What is Group Advising? Which session should I attend?

Group advising is an information session that provides program requirements for the following: General Studies,teacher preparation program admission, Pre-Student Teaching, Michigan State Testing, Professional Core Classes, Majors & Minors, Student Teaching, and Certification & Graduation. You do not have to sign up in advance to attend a session.

All students with the exception of those majoring in Physical Education or Special Education must attend a group advising session before you can make an appointment with an individual adviser in these areas.

http://www.emich.edu/coe/oas/postbac/gradvise.html

5. How do I make an appointment to see a Teacher Education Adviser?

Call the Department of Teacher Education at 734.487.3260 or stop at the desk in 313 Porter.

6. What do I need to bring to my individualized advising appointment?

Please bring a copy of your transcripts, advising guide sheets, group advising handbook, Transfer Equivalency Evaluation, a list of questions and anything else that seems pertinent.

7. Where should I go to make an advising appointment?

Most questions can be answered by making an appointment at the Department of Teacher Education, 313 Porter (734.487.3260) or the department of your major/minor.

8. Who has to attend a Group Advising Session?

Elementary Education students and Secondary Education students (with the exception of Physical Education and Special Education majors) MUST attend a group advising session. Childhood Education minors MUST also attend a group advising for ECE. Only after attending a session can a student make an individual appointment with an adviser (see the links to group advising schedules above).

K-12 Physical Education Majors should see an adviser in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance to determine which group advising session to attend. Special Education Major students should see an advisor in the Department of Special Education.

9. Where can I find out what scholarships I can apply for in the College of Education?

Log on to http://www.emich.edu/coe/oas and click "COE Scholarship Information."

10. When can I register to take professional education courses in the College of Education?

You must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation program to take most of the professional education classes. However, you may register for professional education prior to admission as long as you are admitted to the teacher preparation program prior to the first day of the semester that you are taking the class.

11. How can I contact a professor? A visiting lecturer?

Contact the department where the professor resides. Department of Teacher Education: 734.487.3260 or Department of Special Education: 734.487.3300. A searchable online directory can be found at http://www.emich.edu/contact.

12. On my my.emich schedule it doesn’t list room numbers or professors for some courses. Where can I find this information?

Contact the secretaries in the department where the class resides.

13. Is there a map and directory for the Porter Building?

Visit http://www.emich.edu/coe/about/floorplans/index.html

14. What technological services are available in the Porter Building?

Bonisteel Computer Lab (205 Porter) for available services and hours of operation.

Center for Adaptive Technology Education (120 Porter) (CATE) lab for available services and hours of operation.

Educational Resource Center (100 Porter) (ERC) for available services and hours of operation.

15. What services are available in the Clinical Suite?

Different services are available, some free of charge, to EMU students. These include counseling services, the reading clinic, and speech/language/hearing evaluations and therapy. These services are also available to the public for a minimal fee. For more information about the Clinic and the services it provides, please call 734.487.4410.
         

Modified on February 4, 2008