Undergraduate Program Teaching Certification The Teaching Certificate program is designed to provide the broad training in mathematics necessary to be a successful teacher of mathematics at the secondary level, grades 7-12.  The requirements for a secondary teaching certificate with a concentration in mathematics may be met while earning a degree from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts (A.B., B.S., or B.G.S.) or from the School of Education (A.B. Ed. or B.S. Ed.).  Concentration requirements are identical for all of these degrees, although LS&A and Education have somewhat differing language and distribution requirements. LS&A degree candidates must earn at least 104 LS&A credits and at least 30 Education credits. Appointments with the Mathematics Department teaching certificate advisor may be scheduled online. For information specific to the School of Education, students should contact the SoE Office of Student Services, 1033 SEB, (734) 764-7563. It is essential that students planning to obtain a teaching certificate consult a teaching certificate advisor, either in Mathematics or Education, prior to beginning their concentration program. Every candidate for a teaching certificate must take one course from each of the following groups. Additional prerequisites: Math 217 and one term of computer programming, EECS 183 or equivalent. Five basic courses, one from each of the following five groups (chosen with the approval of a teaching certificate advisor), completed with a grade of at least a C-: Modern Algebra/Number Theory: Math 312, 412 or 512 Geometry: Math 431, 432, or 531 Probability: Math 425 or 525 Analysis: Math 351 or 451 Secondary Mathematics: Math 486 The program requires eight specific Education courses, listed below, totaling 30 credits.  These are elected in the junior and senior years in a specified order. Consult with the School of Education Office of Student Services for the order and timing of these courses. Methods of Teaching Mathematics (or minor field): Ed 413 (3 credits) Practicum in Teaching Methods: Ed 307I and 307II (4 credits) Educational Psychology: Ed 391 (3 credits) Reading and Writing: Ed 402 (3 credits) Education in a Multi-cultural Society: Ed 392 (3 credits) Directed Teaching: Ed 302 (10 credits) Problems and Principles of Secondary Education: Ed 304 (4 credits) The last two of these are to be elected concurrently.  Students must apply for admission to the teaching certification program by February 1 of their sophomore year. Forms are available at the School of Education Office of Student Services (1033 SEB). The two additional courses are an introductory course in psychology to be taken before Ed 391, and a minimum of one additional mathematics course.  Math 316, 451, 471, 475, 481, 513, 565, and 566 are particularly appropriate. Every Teaching Certificate student must present a concentration or minor in another academic field.  This normally requires 20-24 credits in a structured program in an area other than mathematics.  Consult the Bulletin of the School of Education for acceptable programs.