Teacher Certification - Admission

Last modified August 13, 2007.

Admission

Admission to Michigan Tech does not automatically grant a student admission to the teacher education program. Students must apply separately to the Division of Teacher Education. Typically, students apply to the program no earlier than their sophomore year. Requirements for admission include:

• Prior experience working with children or adolescents. Teacher candidates will document their experience in their portfolio.
• A 2.5 GPA is required in your major for Math, Science and English or a 2.75 GPA for Social Studies, and Economics majors. A 2.5 GPA is also required for your education courses and certification minor.
• Recommendation from the Dean of Students, or if a post graduate, two letters of references.
• Completion of the Conviction Statement form authorizing release of all records and information pertaining to any convictions for criminal offenses or penalties for violation of University regulations to the Division of Teacher Education. This information may be on file either at the Dean of Students’ Affairs office of the University, the Michigan State Police, or any other criminal justice agency. Through this form, students consent to the use and communication of such information by the faculty and administration of teacher education in assessing compliance with admission requirements. Teacher education reserves the right to refuse admission based on any criminal record that indicates the student might have an adverse affect on the teaching profession. Any misrepresentation by a student concerning a matter governed by teacher education requirements shall itself constitute a failure to comply.
• Students not meeting these criteria may appeal in writing citing reason(s) for the appeal and supporting documentation to the Division of Teacher Education Admission Appeal Committee.
• Departmental approval is required prior to registration for all Education courses.