Grades P-3 Additional Endorsement Minor
The Grades P-3 Additional Endorsement minor leads to an endorsement on an existing Michigan teaching certificate. In order to be eligible for admission to the minor, students must be enrolled in an initial Michigan educator preparation program at WSU.
Prerequisite courses: This minor requires prerequisite courses not listed in the curriculum provided. Please review each course to determine prerequisite requirements. Also, in some cases, the prerequisite courses have prerequisite requirements.
A passing score on the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject area examination(s) is required to add the endorsement to a Michigan Teaching Certificate. There may be content knowledge or additional preparation beyond the minor requirements needed to meet the MTTC test objectives. Please review the appropriate MTTC subject area test objectives.
The Grades P-3 Additional Endorsement minor requires 21 credits to complete all components. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and the University governing undergraduate scholarship. Students must earn a grade of 'C' or higher in each course and attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher among these courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 6200 | Diverse Children’s Literature for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| ELE 6205 | Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| ELE 6210 | Literacy Methods I (PK-3) | 3 |
| ELE 6225 | Literacy Methods II (PK-6) | 3 |
| ELE 6370 | Mathematics Methods (PK-3) | 3 |
| ELE 6550 | Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) | 2 |
| ELE 6600 | Social Studies Methods (PK-6) | 3 |
| TED 6785 | Grade Band Endorsement Practicum | 1 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |