Education Department: Title II

2000-2001 Title II Report

Michigan Technological University

Mission: We prepare students to create the future.

Teacher Preparation Programs: Every education student at Michigan Technological University (MTU) is required to obtain an academic major and minor in his or her chosen field of study. In nearly every case, the rigor and major program are the same as that of the non-education majors. In addition, students at Michigan Technological University gain a wide range of real-world, practical classroom experiences that prepare them for the realities of the modern, technologically oriented classroom. This dedication to content and method means that our graduates have the knowledge to successfully begin a teaching career. The Department of Education program, in cooperation with the academic departments, provides professional course work in secondary teacher preparation for persons receiving either the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, mathematics, computer science, social studies or engineering or a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Admission Requirements

Candidates desiring admission to secondary teacher certification programs must apply to the Department of Education and maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. Application is usually made during their junior year. For undergraduate students, the recommendation for admittance comes from the Dean of Students. Postgraduate students seeking admittance must submit 2 letters of recommendation. In addition, all applicants must complete the Conviction Statement form authorizing release of all records and information pertaining to any and all convictions.

Accreditation: The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Michigan Technological University, and the State of Michigan's Periodic Review/Periodic Evaluation program accredits the Department of Education. The State Teacher Certification Board/Michigan State Board of Education approves all of the university's teacher preparation programs.

Teacher Education Vision:

*The professional education programs at Michigan Technological University are committed to the integration of a strong content preparation with effective pedagogical skills designed to optimize classroom learning for all students. Our commitment to both a strong content knowledge base and effective pedagogy is grounded in the basic notion that quality teacher preparation is the responsibility of the academic disciplines, the Department of Education, cooperating schools, and, the entire University community. At Michigan Technological University, teaching teachers is about cooperation.

Best Practices

*Social Studies and English Certification endorsements added this academic year.

*Our students have the option of obtaining a coaching endorsement along with their secondary teacher certification

*Education students complete a major and a minor in the same academic programs as non-education students.

Notable Features and Accomplishments

*Ninety-four percent of our graduates are certified in the areas of mathematics and science-areas experiencing teacher shortages.

*In May 2000 our Family Science Program received the Michigan Association of School Boards 2000 Education Excellence Award.

Single-Assessment Pass-Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program

Academic Year: 2000-2001 Testing Period: 10/00--9/01 Number of Program Completers: 34

	# Taking Assessment	# Passing Assessment	Institution Pass Rate	Statewide Pass Rate
Basic Skills	34	34	100%

Academic Content Areas	71	71	100%


Biology	10	10	100%
Chemistry	1	1	--
Geology/Earth Science	7	7	--
English	6	6	--
Mathematics	11	11	100%
Physics	2	2	--
Science	24	24	100%
Social Studies	10	10	100%
Summary of Individual Assessments	71	71	100%

Contextual Information

S.1 Total number of students admitted into teacher preparation, all specializations, in academic year 2000-2001	95
S.2 Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 2000-2001	38
Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers:

S.3A Full-time faculty in professional education

S.3B Part-time faculty in professional education but full-time in the institution

S.3C Part-time faculty in professional education, not otherwise employed by the institution	4
S.4 Total faculty student teaching supervisors	4
S.5 Student teacher/faculty ratio	9.5
S.6A The average number of student teaching hours per week required	40
S.6B. The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required	11
S.7 Average total number of hours required	440

Department of Education
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295
(906) 487-2460; Fax 487-2468