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Big Rapids, MI
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Bachelor's Degree
Locations:
Ferris Main Campus
Classes are held on the main campus in Big Rapids, online, or in a mixed delivery format. https://ferris.eduSpecialize in Wonder
Committed, caring elementary school teachers are the foundation upon which lives full of possibilities are built. Great teachers ignite curiosity and instill a love of discovery. They revel in the optimistic energy of their students. And they have the power to change lives. Even now, you probably still remember your favorite primary school teacher.
With your degree in Elementary Education from Ferris, you will be ready to inspire growth in your students. With in-depth classroom study and more than 600 hours teaching in the field, you will have the precise mixture of theoretical knowledge and experience-based skills to approach the everyday unexpected occurrences of an elementary classroom.
Local Options
You don't have to go far from home to take your education further at Ferris. You can earn your degree at one of our a Statewide locations or at our main campus in Big Rapids. With online resources, a local team of dedicated staff, and the traditional college experience, we're here to help you each step of the way.
Program Details
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credit hours or more.
- Completion of ENGL 150 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
- Completion of MATH 114, MATH 115, or MATH 117 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 30 transferable semester credits to be admitted and completion of ENGL 150, ENGL 250, COMM 121, MATH 114, MATH 115 or MATH 117, or transfer equivalent courses of C grade or higher.
College Requirements - 79 to 81 Credits Required
Major Courses - 15 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- MATH 208 - Elem School Mathematics 1 Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 209 - Elem School Mathematics 2 Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 261 - Foundations of Literacy Credit Hours: 3
- ENGL 301 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 307 - Elem School Mathematics 3 Credit Hours: 3
Concentration - 64 to 66 Credits Required
Choose one concentration.
- Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade Concentration (ELPK); See Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade Concentration (ELPK) section.
- Third Grade through Sixth Grade Concentration (ELTS); See Third Grade through Sixth Grade Concentration (ELTS) section.
Pre-Kindergarten Through Third Grade Concentration (ELPK) - 65 to 66 Credits Required
Level 1 Courses - 15 Credits Required
Students may only retake two of the six Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once.These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDCD 112 - Theories of Child Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDCD 115 - Obsv-Docu of Children Credit Hours: 3 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDCD 112)
- EDUC 161 - Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDCD 211 - Mthds-Tch PreS and Sch Age Chd Credit Hours: 4
- EDUC 261 - Children's Healthy Living Credit Hours: 2
Level 2 Courses - 38 to 39 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department
of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum
of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete
a Level 2 application.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDCD 308 - Teaching Special Needs in ECE Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 311 - Adv Foundations of Lit PK-3 Credit Hours: 3
- EDMA 331 - Math Methods of Teaching PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSC 331 - 3D Science Mthds-Elem Edu PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC 361 - Instructional Design Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 411 - Literacy Instruction and Assessment PK-3 Credit Hours: 3-4
- EDLA 419 - Literacy Mthds Field Exp PK-3 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDMA 419 - Mathematics Mthds Fld Exp PK3 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDSC 419 - Science Methods Field Experience PK-3 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDSS 419 - Social Stds Mthds Fld Exp PK3 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDLA 431 - Literacy Mthds of Teaching PK6 Credit Hours: 4
- EDMA 431 - Math Methods of Assessment PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSC 431 - Adv 3D Science Mthds-Tchng PK6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSS 431 - Social Stds Mthds Teaching PK6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 461 - Language and Literacy Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Level 3 Courses - 12 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDUC 499 - Student Teaching Credit Hours: 12 (Application Required)
Third Grade through Sixth Grade Concentration (ELTS) - 64 to 65 Credits Required
Level 1 Courses - 14 Credits Required
Students may only retake two of the six Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once.These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDCD 115 - Obsv-Docu of Children Credit Hours: 3 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDCD 112)
- EDUC 161 - Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC 251 - Human Growth Development Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC 261 - Children's Healthy Living Credit Hours: 2
- EDUC 289 - Principles Teaching - Learning Credit Hours: 3
Level 2 Courses - 38 to 39 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDLA 321 - Adv Foundations of Literacy for the 3-8 Teacher Credit Hours: 3
- EDMA 331 - Math Methods of Teaching PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSC 331 - 3D Science Mthds-Elem Edu PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC 361 - Instructional Design Credit Hours: 3
- EDUC 415 - Teaching Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 421 - Literacy Instruction and Assessment 3-8 Credit Hours: 3-4
- EDLA 429 - Literacy Mthds Field Exp 3-6 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDMA 429 - Mathematics Mthds Fld Exp 3-6 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDSC 429 - Science Methods Field Exp 3-6 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDSS 429 - Social Stds Mthds Fld Exp 3-6 Credit Hours: 1 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDMA 431, EDSC 431, EDSS 431, and EDLA 461)
- EDLA 431 - Literacy Mthds of Teaching PK6 Credit Hours: 4
- EDMA 431 - Math Methods of Assessment PK-6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSC 431 - Adv 3D Science Mthds-Tchng PK6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDSS 431 - Social Stds Mthds Teaching PK6 Credit Hours: 3
- EDLA 461 - Language and Literacy Capstone Credit Hours: 3
Level 3 Courses - 12 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
- EDUC 499 - Student Teaching Credit Hours: 12 (Application Required)
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Ferris State University's Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Ferris offers band certification in Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade and 3rd grade through 6th grade.
Our Statewide locations only offer dual banding (Pre-K through 3rd grade and 3rd grade through 6th grade) in order to maximize employment opportunities.