TEACHER EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEAN’S NOTE
Dear Cardinal Community,
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 toward 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 make a lasting impact on the future. Our graduates are fully prepared with more than 600 hours of experience in k–12 classrooms, so they are fully prepared to lead.
We are so glad you have chosen to explore SVSU. When you visit our campus, you’ll find our offices in the College of Education on the second floor of Gilbertson Hall. We have an “open door” policy, which means that you are welcome to stop in for a visit without an appointment, anytime between Monday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The faculty and staff in the College of Education are fully dedicated to your success because your accomplishments are our accomplishments! We are here to help you succeed.
Once again, we warmly welcome you to SVSU!
Sincerely,
Dr. James Tarr, Ph.D. Dean, College of Education at SVSU
IN TEACHER EDUCATION CAREER PATHS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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 Disorder Cognitive Impairment Learning Disabilities
PreK–12 SPECIALTY AREAS & ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS: English as a Second Language Health and Physical Education
Music Education
Visual Arts Education
World Languages (Spanish or French)
Cheldora Haynes Education Alum
Third Grade Teacher at Martin G. Atkins Elementary School in Bridgeport
Michigan Teacher of the Year Finalist
Kacie Hook Education Alum
Dr. Debra Lively
Professor of Teacher Education
Department of TE – Elementary Early Childhood & Special Education
Dr. Lively received her undergraduate training in deaf-blind education from Michigan State University (MSU). Her Master’s Degree was in elementary classroom teaching with additional hours in early childhood, educational administration and deaf education. She received her Ph.D. in special education with a cognate in educational administration from MSU. Dr. Lively has 29 years in public education. In addition to responsibilities as a public educator, Debbie was a founding member of the American Association of Home-Based Early Interventionists (AAHBEI), and of the state chapter in Michigan (MAHBEI).
She is the past president and a current board member of Michigan’s Division of Early Childhood and the current president for the national Division of Communicative Disabilities and Deafness.
STUDENTS & GRADUATES STAND OUT.
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!
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Contact your admissions representative to schedule a one-on-one conversation.
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100+ UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT SVSU
ARTS & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Art Asian Studies l
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Digital
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Pre-Athletic
Geospatial
EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY: Birth–Kindergarten
PreK–3rd Grade
STILL DECIDING?
BUSINESS
Business Administration (MBA)
-Business Analytics
-Entrepreneurship
-Health Administration
-International Business l
HEALTH
Health Administration (MHA)
Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Public Health (MPH)
-Combined BS/MPH degree
Public Health Certifications
-Epidemiology l
-Healthcare Compliance l
-Health Administration Leadership l
-Healthcare Quality and Safety l
-Public Health l
Social Work (MSW)
COMMUNICATION
Strategic Organizational Communication l
EDUCATION
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
PRE-HEALTH PROGRAMS
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Early Childhood Classroom Teaching (MAT)
Educational Leadership – Principalship (MEd)
Educational Leadership – Ed Specialist (EdS)
Educational Leadership – Accelerated Route to Michigan Admin Certification (Ascend Leadership Academy)
K–12 Literacy Specialist (MAT)
Special Education (MAT)
Technology Learning Systems & Design (MA)
Education Certifications
-Accelerated Route to Teacher Certification
-Autism Spectrum Disorder (K-12)
-Cognitive Impairment (K-12)
-Learning Disabilities (K-12)
-Online Training & Design l
-Traditional Route to Teacher Certification
PUBLIC SERVICE & NONPROFIT
Public Administration (MPA)
NURSING
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Dual Family
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
-Dual Nurse Educator/Nurse Administrator
-Nurse Administrator
-Nurse Educator
Nursing Certifications
-Dual Nurse Educator/Nurse Administrator l
-Nurse Administrator l
-Nurse Educator l
-Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) l
-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Postgraduate (PMHNP) l
-Student Affairs Administration l TECHNOLOGY
Computer Science & Information Systems (MS)
