College of Education

CARDINALS IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Welcome to SVSU’s College of Education (COE)!

Your choice to pursue a career in education is not only commendable but also represents a significant step towards shaping a brighter future.

One of my favorite sayings is, “To teach is to touch the future.” Your generation’s passion for making a difference in the world is truly inspiring. A career in teaching is a vital path towards shaping a new and brighter future.

Within Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education, nothing brings us more joy than witnessing the graduation of successful teaching candidates who go on to enter the classrooms of tomorrow and leave a lasting impact on the future. Our graduates are fully prepared with 500 hours of experience in K-12 classrooms so they are fully prepared to lead.

As a member of the College of Education at SVSU, you are not just joining an academic institution; you are becoming a part of a community dedicated to nurturing your success. Our commitment to excellence is evident through initiatives like the Literacy Center, STEM@SVSU, and the Morris Hood Jr. Educator Development Program. These programs enhance our pledge to make a lasting impact on education.

To enrich your experience, I encourage you to engage with education-related student organizations such as the Student Council for Exceptional Children, Aspiring Educators of Michigan, and Teaching All Language & Literacy. Joining such groups not only fosters connections but also offers opportunities to learn from advisors and peers who share your passion.

For more details on these programs and additional opportunities, please explore our website. Our office, located on the second floor of Gilbertson Hall, operates on an “open door” policy, welcoming your inquiries. If you have any questions, you may reach us anytime at coeconnect@ svsu.edu or (989) 964-4057.

Once again, welcome to SVSU! Your journey here holds immense promise, and we are thrilled to accompany you on this educational voyage.

Best regards,

Dr. James Tarr, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education at SVSU

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SVSU’S EDUCATION MAJORS & MINORS

Early Childhood & Elementary Education:

• Birth–Kindergarten

• PreK–3 (Lower Elementary)

• 3–6 (Upper Elementary)

Additional Endorsements:

• English as a Second Language

• Special Education

- Autism Spectrum Disorders

- Cognitive Impairment

- Learning Disabilities

• World Language (French or Spanish)

Secondary Education Majors (7–12):

• Biology Education

• Chemistry Education

• Communication & Theatre (Speech Education)

• English Education

• French Education

• Health & Physical Education, K–12

• History Education

• Integrated Science Education

• Mathematics Education

• Physics Education

• Spanish Education

K–12 Special Education:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Cognitive Impairment

• Learning Disabilities

K–12 Specialty Areas:

• Music Education

• Physical & Health Education

• Visual Arts Education

JOIN US!

Register for a Friday Open House with a focus in Teacher Education Pathways: svsu.edu/visit

Friday, February 9th

Friday, February 23rd

PREPARING TEACHERS OF TOMORROW

ALUM SUCCESS

Kacie Hook Education Alum

Instructional Coach for Hemlock Public Schools

2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Finalist

Cheldora Haynes Education Alum

Third Grade Teacher at Martin G. Atkins Elementary School in Bridgeport

Regional Teacher of the Year for 2021–22

CHAT WITH PROFESSORS: svsu.edu/experts

A SAMPLING OF K-12 SCHOOLS WHERE SVSU EDUCATION STUDENTS & GRADUATES STAND OUT.

CAREERS IN TEACHER EDUCATION

SVSU has academic pathways that lead to top careers highlighted by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. These jobs have impressive long-term growth and plenty of job openings projected all the way up to 2030. So if you’re looking to secure a bright future in Michigan, SVSU is your ticket to success!

Enroll at SVSU and let our advisors guide you toward your dream career!

svsu.edu/nextsteps

Accounting Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

General Business

International Business Legal Studies

Public Purpose

Management

Family Business Management

Human Resource Management

Marketing

Professional Accountancy (B.P.A.)

Professional Sales Supply Chain Management

Athletic Coaching

Child Welfare

Emergency Management

Exercise Promotion

Exercise Science

Gerentology

Health Science

Juvenile Delinquency

Long Term Care

Long Term Care Administrator

Medical Laboratory Science

Neuroscience

Nursing

Nursing - A.D.N. to B.S.N.

Nursing - R.N. to B.S.N.

Nursing - R.N. to M.S.N.

Occupational Therapy

Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Physical Therapy

Public Health

Rehabilitation Medicine

Social Work

Youth Services

Early Childhood & Elementary:

• Birth–Kindergarten

• PreK–3rd Grade Lower

Elementary

• 3rd–6th Grade Upper Elementary

Middle and Secondary:

• 5th–9th Grades

• 7th–12th Grades

• Mathematics

• English/Language Arts

• Integrated Science

• Social Studies

K-12 Special Education:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Cognitive Impairments

• Learning Disabilities

PreK–12 Specialty Areas and Additional Endorsements:

• English as a Second Language

• Health and Physical Education

• Music Education

• Visual Arts Education

• World Languages (Spanish or French)

Actuarial Science

Agricultural Studies

Alternative Energy

Applied Mathematics

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Business Chemistry

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Biomedical Sciences

Chemical Physics

Chemistry

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Computer Engineering

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Computer Science & Information Systems

Cybersecurity

Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology

Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Engineering Technology

Management

Environmental Science

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Optical Physics

Physics

Pre-Agriculture

Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Podiatry

Pre-Veterinary Medicine