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Anthony Pavicic

"The small student to faculty ratio was a real benefit in my preparation towards my teaching career. It enabled me to get to know my professors well and come to them for help with anything I needed."

Anthony Pavicic
Bishop Foley High School
Madison Heights, MI.

Secondary Teaching

There are many reasons for considering a career in teaching. Individuals often mention the desire to work with our nation’s most valuable resource—our children. After our own parents, few people make more of a difference in our intellectual growth and development than our teachers.

Teachers impact the future

Degrees

Secondary teachers are certified to teach in their academic major and minor(s) in grades 6 through 12. This program leads to a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree in the student’s major area. All academic majors and minors used for teacher certification undergo periodic review, evaluation and alignment with state standards.

The program is highlighted by indepth study in a subject major extended teaching communities of diverse learners and scholarly inquiry. While working toward completion of a major, students take the first two teacher education courses and then apply for formal admission to the program during their sophomore year. Details of current teaching certificates, program requirements, policies and procedures are available via the School website: http://education.lssu.edu

All program completers meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and are considered “Highly Qualified” in the areas indicated on the Michigan teaching certificate.

Certifications available in the following teaching option majors:

Biology
Business Administration - Business Education
Chemistry
Computer Science
English Language & Literature
Integrated Science
French Studies
Geology: Earth/Space Science
History
Mathematics
Physical Science
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

Students can also complete any of the following teaching option minors and be certified to teach in these areas

Biology
Chemistry
Communications (Speech)
Computer Science
Economics
English
French Language and Literature
Geology: Earth/Space Science
History
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

Ontario Residents

As many students already know, admission to Ontario Teacher Colleges is severely limited, prospective teachers may wait years to gain entry to OCT school. We have agreements with Ontario 2-yr colleges for teacher certification, allowing seamless 2+3 transfer agreements into our programs.

*Approved by Michigan Department of Education

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Thaddeus Lewandowski
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"The opportunity at LSSU to do research is amazing. This past summer I motored through coves and islands with Prof. Garvon surveying water birds for the affects of pollution. I spent the other part of my summer on the shore of Lake Superior monitoring nests of the endangered Piping Plover."