About the course
The purpose of the Teaching Grades 3-6 major paired with a special education major is to prepare educators to address the needs of the whole-child, use relevant, research-based criteria to establish a supportive, engaging environment that fosters, learning, and use practices that meets the needs of all learners including students with disabilities. This Learner-Centered major prepares the educator in areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to teach students in grades 3-6 in a self-contained classroom or departmentalized setting. The Teaching Grades 3-6 major, paired with Special Education Major: Teachers of Students with Cognitive Impairment or the Special Education Major: Teachers of Students with Emotional Impairment, will prepare candidates to be certified in grades 3-6 and special education K-12. The Teaching Grades 3-6 major is housed in the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development. The special education Cognitive Impairment and Emotional Impairment majors are housed in the Department of Counseling and Special Education. The Teaching Grades 3-6 major combines courses in the departments of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Sciences, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Special Education. A minimum 2.8 must be earned in this major. For information on the special education majors, refer to the Department of Counseling and Special Education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
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Entry requirements for Central Michigan University
Official transcripts are required for admission and are submitted directly to CMU from your previous school. Transcripts submitted by the student are considered to be unofficial. TOEFL ibt (79), ILETS (6.5), TOEFL pbt (550)
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