THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION
FOR ADMISSION TO THE
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
WINTER 2016
Please return completed, signed application form to:
Center for Educator Preparation
Admission Evaluations
Room 410 French Hall
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-FLINT
810-766-6825
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – September 25, 2015
ADMISSION DECISIONS WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS VIA UM-F EMAIL
THE WEEK OF November 9, 2015
ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS AND IMPORTANT POLICIES
Please read each item in the box below and sign your initials indicating that you have read and
understand each requirement or policy.
1. Prospective students must apply for admission and be accepted to the Teacher Education
Program.
2. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is NOT automatic. Only those persons who
have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become
eligible for admission. Admission requirements are common for all Teacher Education
Programs.
3. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree and beyond must also apply and meet
admission requirements outlined below.
4. The single, authoritative source of information about professional education curricula on
which the entire UM-Flint community can draw is the university catalog.
5. Any student absent from the University for a period of one calendar year (counted from the
last day of the term in which the student was last enrolled) must meet the teacher
education requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
Please Initial after
reading each entry
MINIMUM ADMISSION CRITERIA- ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AT THE
TIME OF APPLICATION.
Admitted to University of Michigan-Flint
Junior Standing -- 55 or more credits completed
Taken AND passed MTTC Professional Readiness Exam PRE (Reading, Writing, &
Math) (Formerly known as the Basic Skills Test/BST). Results must be reported to
The University of Michigan-Flint (Institution Code: 30).
ELEMENTARY APPLICANTS - Completion of Phase 1.
SECONDARY APPLICANTS- Completion of minimum major and minor requirements
and consent of secondary teacher certificate program advisor and/or secondary
faculty coordinator. Minimally, half of the major and minor coursework completed at
the time of application.
Minimum acceptable overall cumulative GPA for admission is 2.7. All graded
coursework completed at UM-F and any coursework taken at any other accredited
college/university will be used to calculate the overall GPA.
Minimum 2.70 GPA in major subject area(s) or Phase 1 criteria with 2.70
Minimum 2.70 GPA in minor subject area(s) or Phase 1 criteria with 2.70
Please Initial after
reading each entry
IMPORTANT POLICIES TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND:
Elementary Grade Point Policy: A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required in the
teacher candidate’s academic program prior to acceptance for elementary student
teaching. A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 must be achieved in all Education classes
and all major and minor subject area courses taken at the University of Michigan-Flint
and other institutions prior to acceptance for student teaching and to meet certification
requirements. A teacher candidate not meeting the academic GPA requirement and/or
Education GPA requirement may petition to the Student Review Panel for waiver or
substitution of the requirement. The Student Review Panel reviews and acts on
student petitions regarding Education Department programs and policies.
Secondary Grade Point Policy: A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 is required in the
teacher candidate’s academic program prior to admission to secondary student
teaching. A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 must be achieved in all education classes
and an overall GPA of 2.7 prior to admission to student teaching and to meet
certification requirements. A teacher candidate not meeting the academic GPA
requirement may petition the TCP advisor, secondary faculty coordinator and the
Collage of Arts and Sciences associate dean for waiver or substitution of the
requirement.
The Visual Arts (K-12) and History teacher certification programs require a 3.0 GPA
at the time of admission.
Field Experiences Policy: All teacher candidates at the University of Michigan-Flint
will have a variety of field experiences. At least one field experience will be in a
critical needs district. A critical need school district may have one or more of the
following characteristics: an urban setting, multicultural population, high levels of
poverty, low standardized test scores, and/or inadequate funding sources. Refer to
320.3 of the Education Unit handbook for further information about field placements.
Identifying Placements for Field Experiences: It is the responsibility of the
University of Michigan-Flint, along with the P-12 building principals, to place teacher
candidates in appropriate classrooms for their internship experiences. The process the
University of Michigan-Flint uses for placement of teacher candidates in the
classroom is:
Elementary and Secondary:
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Field coordinators work with faculty coordinators to provide a rich variety of
school sites that align with the CAEP standards.
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Specific district and building administrators are consulted to identify
qualified cooperating/mentor teachers.
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Building principal identifies and assigns teacher candidates to cooperating
teachers.
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Secondary candidates will be placed in either their major or minor based on
the availability of qualified cooperating/mentor teachers and located at a
middle school or high school.
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The teacher candidate’s classroom observation schedule is based on the
teacher’s daily schedule.
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All placements, to the extent possible, will be in Genesee County. However,
consideration may be given to teacher candidates who live outside of the
Genesee County area only if the University Field coordinators and/or faculty
coordinators have been able to establish an articulation agreement with the
district.
Teacher candidates should not take on the task of finding their own placement or
inquiring directly with any school administrators or teachers regarding a placement.
This kind of behavior is unacceptable to both schools and the University. The
University faculty and/or field placement coordinators will seek an alternate
placement for a teacher candidate when it has been determined that the teacher
candidate sought his or her own placement in a preferred school setting.
Out of state student teaching:
Extenuating circumstances may occur where a student may request to complete the
student teaching portion of the program out of state. Teacher candidates may request
an out of state placement upon proof of intent to establish residency. Students should
make this type of request one year in advance of student teaching, but not later than
six months prior to eligibility for student teaching. Such placements are not
guaranteed, and students should continue to expect placement within Genesee County.
Additional fees may apply and the payment of these additional fees are the
responsibility of the student.
Field Experiences Dismissal Policy: Teacher candidates in any field experience
placement may be terminated by the building principal and/or the district
superintendent, the Elementary and/or Secondary Program Coordinators, the
Department Chair, or the Dean of the School of Education and Human Services. A
student who is dismissed from his/her field experience placement may receive a
failing grade in the field experience course upon review by the Director of the Center
for Educator Preparation and appropriate representatives from the Center Field Team
including the field supervisors, placement coordinator, mentor teacher and program
coordinators.
Course Repetition Policy: Whenever a student receives a failing grade in any of their
elementary or secondary teacher certification program coursework, an advisor hold
will be placed on their account. With advisor consent, the student may repeat the
course for a passing grade one more time. A teacher candidate who receives a failing
grade (E or F) twice in the same required education course will be dismissed from the
teacher certification program.
Red Flag Policy: All candidates will be assessed on the professional dispositions in
their respective academic programs. On rare occasions, a candidate may demonstrate
professional weaknesses that are so severe they must be addressed before the student
teaching semester. In these cases a faculty member will complete a “Red Flag” form
for this candidate. A sample of this form is attached for your reference.
Weaknesses could and do typically fall under any of the following five categories:
inadequate oral communication skills, inadequate written communication skills,
indications of unprofessional behavior, breaches of professional ethics, or other
circumstances that are sufficient to call into question the candidate's ability to succeed
as a professional despite adequate achievement in course work.
Except under extraordinary circumstances (such as behavior that could merit dismissal
from the university), no single report of professional weakness is sufficient to impede
a candidate’s progress toward graduation. A candidate who accumulates Red Flag
reports from two different faculty members during the course of the program will be
considered to have demonstrated significant professional weaknesses and will be
dismissed from the teacher preparation program. Elementary candidates may appeal
this decision in writing to the Student Review Panel. The Panel’s decision on the
appeal will be final. Secondary candidates may appeal to their TCP advisor, secondary
faculty coordinator, and the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.
I HAVE READ THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION AND THE IMPORTANT POLICIES ABOVE. I
UNDERSTAND THAT:
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Withholding information requested, falsification of information, or misrepresentation of any portion
of this application may be cause for losing eligibility to continue in the teacher education program.
A sequence exists for professional courses and students are required to adhere to prerequisite
requirements.
A felony or certain misdemeanor conviction(s) may result in denial for admission to the education
program or denial for certification by The State of Michigan.
I am ultimately responsible for meeting degree and graduation requirements during my academic
career at The University Of Michigan-Flint.
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________
COMPLETE ALL ITEMS ON THIS APPLICATION
PRINT or TYPE ONLY
The University of Michigan-Flint
Application to the Teacher Education Program
Date
UM ID#
Last 4 digits of your SS#
UM-Flint Email:
Alternate Email:
Name
Phone (
FIRST
MIDDLE
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LAST
Maiden name (s)
Former name (s)
Address
City
State
Zip
Birth date
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The Michigan Department of Education has requested that all teacher education institutions gather the information below. Please
identify your racial/ethnic background by circling only one of the choices. This will remain confidential and fulfills reporting
obligations of the University.
1= American Indian or Alaska Native
2= White
3= Black
5= Hispanic or Latino
6= Multi-Racial
4= Asian or Pacific Islander
Please circle your sex:
Male
Female
TEACHING CERTIFICATE SOUGHT (Circle one):
Elementary Provisional
Secondary Provisional
K-12 Special Subjects – Circle one:
VISUAL ARTS
OR
MUSIC
ELEMENTARY MAJOR/MINOR INFORMATION
Elementary Major:___________________________ Elementary Minor(s)_____________________________________
OR If you are in the new elementary program, please circle: Elementary PHASE 1
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SECONDARY MAJOR/MINOR INFORMAITON
*Secondary History Majors/Minors must have approval/ signature of HIS department on this application.
Major(s):____________________________________ Minor(s):__________________________________________
History Department authorized signature :
Excluding UM-Flint, List all colleges and universities you have attended:
School (s):
Have you previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree?
Circle One:
YES
NO
If you have answered yes, has a coursework evaluation been done of your credentials by The University of MichiganFlint Undergraduate Admission office?
Circle One:
YES
NO
MTTC Professional Readiness Exam (Formerly Basic Skills Test) Requirement: It is your responsibility to have
your MTTC Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) results sent to UM-Flint. If your results are not on
file at UM-Flint, please contact the testing company, WWW.MTTC.NESINC.COM, to request that your results be
sent. This is a State requirement. The test code for The University of Michigan-Flint is 30
List the month and year below that you took or plan to take the MTTC. Basic Skills Test or PRE
Month/Year
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My MTTC test scores may be disclosed to the faculty and program advisors directly upon application to the
education program. I understand that by allowing my test scores to be disclosed, I may be offered
additional support or resources to aid my progress towards successful completion of the program.
Signature
Date
Remember to make a copy of this entire application
packet for your records!
MISDEMEANOR/FELONY CONVICTION FORM
The Michigan State Board of Education has the authority under PART 10. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, of the
Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of Michigan Teachers, to deny, suspend, or revoke a teaching certificate (R
390.1201). The rule(s) state:
Rule 101.(1) The state board may refuse to grant or renew, or may revoke or suspend for a fixed term, or may
impose reasonable conditions on, a teaching certificate granted pursuant to these rules for the following reasons:
(a) Fraud, material misrepresentation, or concealment in the application for a certificate.
(b) Failure or ineligibility of the applicant or certificate holder to meet the criteria for eligibility for the certificate.
(c) Conviction, as an adult, of an act of immoral conduct contributing to the delinquency of a child, or of a felony
involving moral turpitude.
R 390.1151(2) of the Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of Michigan Teachers allows sponsoring institutions
recommending applicants for teacher certification to establish selection techniques which insure that only qualified students
are admitted to the teacher education program and that only qualified students are sponsored for certification. An applicant to
a teacher education program who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied admission to teacher
education OR field placements OR recommendation for certification. An applicant who has been convicted of a
misdemeanor or felony at any point in his or her academic program at the University of Michigan-Flint must
notify the Education Department in the School of Education and Human Services within 30 days of the
conviction and may be granted a hearing prior to a final decision regarding (1) admission to teacher education, or (2) field
placement, or (3) recommendation for certification. Such a hearing will be initiated by the Education Department in the School
of Education and Human Services. It shall provide convicted applicants an opportunity to demonstrate that the conviction
would have no adverse affect on their ability to teach children and that they have been rehabilitated.
Applicants should note that the State Board of Education has the final authority to deny a recommendation for
certification based upon an individual’s conviction. In addition, all Michigan K-12 schools are required to conduct
criminal records checks for all newly-employed teachers.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1.
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Have you ever had a teaching certificate or any other professional license or certificate denied,
revoked, nullified, or suspended or have you ever surrendered a teaching certificate or other
professional license?
Circle one:
YES
NO
IF YOU ANSWERED YES, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What type of professional license or certificate was denied, revoked, nullified, suspended, or surrendered?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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When (date) and where (state) was the license/certificate denied, revoked, nullified, suspended, or surrendered?
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Provide any other facts you consider important relative to the above incident by attaching additional page(s) if
needed.
2. Have you ever been convicted or pled no contest to a felony or misdemeanor? Circle one:
YES
NO
IF YOU ANSWERED YES, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Supply the following information:
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What was the specific crime(s)?
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What was the date of the conviction(s)?
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Where (city and state) did the crime(s) occur?
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In what court(s) were you convicted?
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Provide any other facts you consider important relative to the conviction(s) by attaching additional page(s) if
needed.
I certify that my answers are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure to
provide this information or concealment or misrepresentation of information may result in denial of admission
to the teacher education program, field placements, recommendation for teacher certification, or removal from
the education program.
Furthermore, I understand that if I am convicted of a felony or misdemeanor at ANY time during my academic
program at the University of Michigan-Flint, I am obligated to notify the Education Department in the School of
Education and Human Services at the University of Michigan-Flint within 30 days of that conviction. Failure to
do so may result in removal from the teacher education program.
Signature
Printed Name
Date
SAMPLE COPY
University of Michigan-Flint
Red Flag Form
Date: _________________________
Name of Teacher Candidate: _________________________
Major/Minor of Teacher Candidate: ________________________
Name of Faculty Member: _________________________
Relationship to Teacher Candidate:
___________________________________________________________________________
The indicators of significant professional weakness or “Red Flag” form is completed when
significant problems in a candidate’s behavior cause a faculty member to seriously question that
candidate’s ability to succeed as a teacher regardless of achievement in course work.
Weaknesses could and do typically fall under any of the following five categories, even though
not all the possibilities are specified.
Please check all categories that apply and provide concrete evidence for each category checked.
______Indications of Inadequate Oral Communication Skills
Indicators in this category include but are not limited to such items as frequent and persistent
grammatical errors; inability to speak clearly and effectively to a group; the use of vulgar or
otherwise inappropriate professional language in professional situations; and the inability to
respond to others in a logical manner.
Please describe:
______________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________
______Indications of Inadequate Written Communication Skills
Indicators in this category include but are not limited to such items as frequent and persistent
technical or grammatical errors, and inability to present a coherent sequence of ideas.
Please describe:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
SAMPLE COPY, PAGE 2
______Indications of Unprofessional Behavior
Indicators in this category include but are not limited to such items as frequent and persistent
lateness; absence from field placement without appropriate notice; unwillingness to accept
direction or correction and make suitable adjustments; displays of temper; and rude or
derogatory comments to students or parents.
Please describe:
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______Breaches of Professional Ethics
Indicators in this category include but are not limited to such items as disparaging or otherwise
unprofessional discussion of students; breaches of confidentiality; plagiarism or other
forms of academic dishonesty; frequent and persistent comments regarding students or
groups of students that call into question the ability and commitment to help all students
learn.
Please describe:
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______Other
Other indications of weaknesses sufficient to call into question the student's ability to
succeed as a teacher despite adequate achievement in course work.
Please describe:
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