Bachelor in Education
Siena Heights University
Key Information
Campus location
Adrian, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 28,000 / per year
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Prepared. Confident. Employed. Those are some of the words our graduates use to describe their experience in the education program at Siena Heights University. We believe in experience. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, students acquire significant hours of field experience. In fact, Siena’s program more than doubles the state requirement!
Our full-time faculty average more than 30 years of classroom experience. Additionally, students in our graduate programs bring their diversity of experiences with them to class, providing an enriching learning environment.
The Division of Education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council/Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education to serve as a preparation institution.
Teacher Education at SHU focuses on education in its broadest vision. We believe teaching is both an art and a science. Students are encouraged to explore various aspects of the teaching/learning process, in addition to the formal preparation required for teaching.
Through rigorous academic study, clinical experience hours, and continuous reflection on one\’s evolving philosophy of education, the Siena Heights education student not only learns from those who have gone before but creates imaginative and innovative learning activities that will inspire prospective students to wholeheartedly engage in the learning process.
At Siena Heights University, Teacher Education students choose from a variety of teachable majors and minors for either initial certification or additional endorsements. Siena Heights University has authorization from the Michigan Department of Education to recommend certification and/or additional endorsements in a variety of grade levels and content areas, including post-BA initial certification and degrees for Master of Arts.
Fast Fact
With a student-teacher satisfaction rate of more than 96 percent, our students graduate prepared for the head of the class. We continue to be a resource for them even after graduation.
Certifications
Approved Program Areas
Major Endorsements
- Biology (Secondary)
- Chemistry (Secondary)
- Child Development
- English (Secondary)
- History
- Integrated Science
- Language Arts (Elementary)
- Mathematics
- Music Education
- Social Studies
- Spanish
- Special Education (K-12 Learning Disabilities or Cognitive Impairment endorsements)
Minors/Endorsements
- Biology (Secondary)
- Chemistry (Secondary)
- Cybersecurity (Secondary)
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Physical Education (Secondary)
- Planned Program (Elementary)
- Spanish
Accreditation
Siena Heights University’s Division of Education was granted national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the full seven years, from Spring 2020 to Spring 2027. This accreditation certifies the forenamed professional initial certification programs have provided evidence of meeting all CAEP’s standards.
Field Experience: Theory Into Practice
We believe the more experience students have, the greater their chance of success. Field experience gives students the opportunity to apply theory to practice through a variety of placements. Siena Heights students will log more than 250 clock hours of field experience during their program of study.
The Michigan Department of Education requires a minimum of 100 clock hours of field experience prior to the student teaching placement. It is the belief of Siena’s Teacher Education Program that the more experience students have prior to student teaching, the greater their chances of a successful student teaching placement.
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Scholarships and Funding
Did you know that approximately 90 percent of undergraduate students on the Adrian campus receive some form of financial assistance? Our admissions counselors and financial aid experts are committed to helping you find the best financial solutions for your education. Siena offers a wide range of opportunities that may be right for you, including:
- Academic scholarships
- Arts scholarships
- Athletic scholarships
- Campus Ministry scholarships
- Grants
- Work-study programs
- Federal loans
Your university financial aid package may include some or all of the above, resulting in a customized plan that makes Siena Heights University affordable for your family.
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Teacher Education Requirements: 49 Credit Hours
- EDU 201 Principles Of Teaching In School And Society 3 credit hours *
- EDU 312 Exceptional Children and Youth in the Regular Classroom 3 credit hours
- EDU 371 Elementary Core Education Methods 4 credit hours *
- EDU 480 Student Teaching 10 credit hours *
- EDU 495 Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit hours *
- LAN 201 Education Communication 3 credit hours
- LAN 330 Developmental Reading 3 credit hours
- LAN 332 Teaching Writing 3 credit hours
- LAN 334 Strategies For Teaching Reading 3 credit hours
Grade Point Average Requirement
Students must earn a 3.0 g.p.a. in their education courses and have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 at the time of application for student teaching.
Michigan Teacher Certification Regulations
The Michigan Teacher Certification Regulations require that students take forty (40) credit hours of general or liberal education. These courses are intended to serve the same purpose as Siena Heights University’s Liberal Arts Studies, that is, to ensure that a prospective teacher has some background in each of the traditional academic disciplines.
Because of the Multiple Course Requirements
Because of the multiple course requirements in this program, students should plan on earning a minimum of 130-140 credit hours. Students may want to consider the following options: (l) taking 5 years to complete the degree; (2) going to summer school; (3) taking 18 hours several sessions.
Concentration in Religious Studies: 12 Credit Hours
The Religious Studies concentration is designed specifically for students seeking certification in education and/or public service. This twelve-hour stand-alone concentration is for the student who wishes to add value to their major and to their life-long learning.
- RST 301 Theological Inquiry 3 credit hours
- RST 314 World Religions 3 credit hours
- RST 372 Methods In Teaching Religion 3 credit hours
One of the following electives: 3 Credit Hours
- RST 302 Introduction To The Hebrew Scriptures 3 credit hours
- RST 303 Introduction To The Christian Scriptures 3 credit hours
- RST 305 Theological Ethics 3 credit hours
- RST 410 Peacemaking 3 credit hours
Other Requirements
*Denotes those courses which are required to be taken in residence at the Siena Heights University Adrian campus. EDU 480 is a residency requirement and all student teaching placements should be made in Lenawee, Hillsdale, or Monroe counties.
Elementary Teacher Certification
Option 1: Academic Major and Planned Minor
Choose one of the following approved academic majors: 40-47 Credit Hours
- Integrated Science
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
Elementary Planned Minor
Course Requirements: 27-28 Credit Hours
- ART 352 Art in The Elementary and Middle School 3 credit hours
- EDU 211 Health And Movement Education 3 credit hours
- LAN 341 Integrated Language Arts 3 credit hours
- MAT 150 Math For Elementary Teachers I 2 credit hours
- MAT 151 Math For Elementary Teachers II 2 credit hours
- MMM 120 Music Activities For Children 2 credit hours
- NSC 373 Science Methods 3 credit hours
- SST 373 Social Studies Methods 3 credit hours
- TSD 343 Teaching Creative Dramatics 3 credit hours
- World Language 3-4 credit hours
Total for Major: 40-47 Credit Hours
Total for Minor: 27-28 Credit Hours
Liberal Arts: 32 Credit Hours
Education Core: 49 Credit Hours
Total for Degree: 148-156 Credit Hours
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Career Opportunities
Students who graduate from the Teacher Education Program at Siena Heights University apply for an initial teaching certificate from the State of Michigan. They are prepared to seek employment as teachers in either elementary or secondary schools.
Other related careers include jobs in early childhood education centers, intermediate school districts, state departments of education, professional education associations, education publishing, and the educational divisions of industry. Further education could prepare students for professions such as school administrators, librarians, guidance counselors, and school psychologists.
The job market for teachers in Michigan is tight, but there are some shortages present. Students’ chances for full-time employment can be increased if they are able to move within Michigan or into states which have shortages. Careful selection of majors, minors, and endorsement areas can also increase students’ chances for full-time employment.
Students at Siena Heights University can continue their education to the master’s level without attending another university. Siena Heights University offers graduate programs in early childhood, education, and special education. Planned programs are available for candidates already holding bachelor’s degrees. These programs provide for teacher certificate renewal, upgrade, endorsement, and work toward the Master of Arts degree.