Education Specialist Certificate in Elementary Education

The Teacher Education Division offers an education specialist program in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations as listed below that include elementary, secondary, and K-12 levels. These concentrations are designed to strengthen the educational background of teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the College of Education and the Graduate School.

To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected. These criteria are subject to standards set by the individual Colleges and Schools, which reserve the right to revise or amend their entrance requirements beyond the minimal requirements of the University. Note: Proof of the earned bachelor's degree must be submitted before regular admission will be granted. All baccalaureate graduates of unaccredited institutions must present a 3.00 ('B') or better upper-division grade point average to be considered for graduate admission. Course work completed after the baccalaureate which is presented as the qualifying basis for graduate admission cannot be applied toward a graduate degree at Wayne State University.