2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Psychology Major

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

The psychology major educates students on the primary fields of the science of psychology. The major prepares students for occupations in psychology and for graduate degree programs in psychology by providing advanced coursework and laboratory experiences. The major provides a core curriculum, breadth courses, and concentration areas within psychology. Students majoring in psychology must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychological Science department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	35-43

Core	12-13
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] or	4
PSY 101 General Psychology (3 cr.) [PERS]
PSY 160 Seminar for Psychology Majors	1
PSY 201 Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR]	4
PSY 202 Psychological Research II: Experimental Design and Methodology	4
PSY 489 Graduate Assessment for Psychology Majors	0

Breadth Areas	16
PSY 210 Lifespan Developmental Psychology	4
PSY 220 Social Psychology	4
PSY 230 Learning and Cognition or	4
ABA 205 Experimental Analysis of Behavior (4 cr.)
PSY 250 Brain and Behavior [SCII] or	4
PSY 251 Topics on Brain and Behavior (4 cr.)

Concentration Areas	8-14
Choose one of the following concentration areas (Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration, Brain and Behavior Concentration, Developmental Psychology Concentration, Mental Health/Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration, or Social/Personality Psychology Concentration). All courses require completion (C- or higher) of PSY 201 and PSY 202. Some concentration areas have additional requirements.


Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration	8

One PSY or ABA courses at 300 level or higher	4
One PSY or ABA course at 400 level	4


Brain and Behavior Concentration	10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 250 with a C- or higher.

PSY 460A Practicum / Research: Brain and Behavior	2
Choose two of the following:	8
PSY 350 Neuropsychology (4 cr.)
PSY 450 Methods in Psychophysiology (4 cr.)
PSY 451 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.)
PSY 453 Affective Neuroscience (4 cr.)
PSY 457 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.)


Developmental Psychology Concentration	10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 210 with a C- or higher.

PSY 460B Practicum / Research: Developmental Psychology	2
Choose two of the following:	8
PSY 312 Child Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 314 Adolescent Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 316 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (4 cr.)


Mental Health / Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration	14

PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology	4
PSY 460C Practicum / Research: Mental Health / Pre-Clinical Psychology	2
Choose two of the following:	8
PSY 340 The Ethics and Practice of Clinical Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 342 Health Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 440 Psychological Assessment (4 cr.)
PSY 457 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.)


Social / Personality Psychology	10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 220 with a C- or higher.

PSY 460D Practicum / Research: Social / Personality Psychology	2
Choose two of the following:	8
PSY 322 Social Cognition (4 cr.)
PSY 325 Psychology of Personality (4 cr.)
PSY 420 Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Culture (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/speech-language-pathologists.htm

Total Credits Required

SL 150 Introduction to Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences	4
SL 160 Anatomy of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism	4
SL 200 Phonetics	4
SL 351 Introduction to Audiology	4
SL 355 Language Development	4
SL 356 Language Disorders or	4
SL 460 Cognition, Communication and Aging (4 cr.)

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Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Major

This program provides the necessary preparation for graduate programs accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The department requires a 2.5 grade point average in the major.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/speech-language-pathologists.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	58
SL 150 Introduction to Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences	4
SL 160 Anatomy of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism	4
SL 200 Phonetics	4
SL 320 Speech and Voice Science	4
SL 351 Introduction to Audiology	4
SL 355 Language Development	4
SL 356 Language Disorders	4
SL 257 Fluency Disorders	4
SL 370 Observation in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences	2
SL 400 Speech Sound Disorders	4
SL 451 Aural Rehabilitation	4
SL 459 Cognitive Neuroscience	4
SL 460 Cognition, Communication and Aging	4
SL 464 Methods of Diagnosis	4
SL 465 Methods of Treatment	4

Other Required Courses	15
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII]	4
PSY 201 Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR] or	4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR]
Physics (PH) or Chemistry (CH) Elective	3-4
Biology (BI) Elective in Human or Animal Science	3-5
Choose from following courses:
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3 - 5 cr.)
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)
BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 cr.)
BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.)
BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

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Public Administration Minor

Students with a public administration minor must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in required courses for the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm

Total Credits Required

PS 202 Seminar in Public Policy Analysis	4
PS 302 Methods of Public Policy Analysis	4
PS 307 Principles of Public Administration	4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management	4
MGT 343 Human Resource Management	4

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Secondary Education Political Science Minor (currently not accepting students)

New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

Students with a minor in secondary education political science must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

20-32

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [PERS] *	4
PS 105 American Government [PERS]	4
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics	4
PS 206 International Relations	4
PS 309 State and Local Government [PERS]	4
PS 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Studies Education **	4
EC 101 Introduction to Economics [PERS] ***	4
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [INTT] ****	4

*Subject to waiver with adviser’s approval.

**HS 350 double counts if major is geography education, history education or social studies education.

***Double counts if social studies education major or economic education minor.

****Double counts if social studies education major or geography education major or minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Political Science Minor

Students with a minor in political science must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in required courses for the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htm

Total Credits Required

Political Science Electives (Any Level)	12
Political Science Electives 300-400 Level	4

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

International Studies Major

This major gives students a broad view of the world with an emphasis on developing regions. The core ensures that students have broad exposure to major world religions, international politics and government, recent global history and relationships between geography, culture, arts and society. This major is a good point of departure for pursuing an international-related master’s degree and/or many careers, including international business, diplomacy and fields related to human development.

Please note that in addition to the course requirements listed below, International Studies majors must also meet the following requirements:

1. Study Abroad
International Studies majors must have a study abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least ten weeks, including a minimum of eight weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Many of the credits earned can be applied to the major. Students who attended high school in another country may petition the international studies advisory committee for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.

2. Language Proficiency
International studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300 or higher) course in a language or by verification through the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency).

3. Program Approval
A program approval for international studies majors must be prepared and approved by an academic advisor from the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. A degree evaluation will not be performed until approval is received.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures, and International Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	36

Major Core	16
GC 164 Human Geography [SOCR]	4
IP 190 Introduction to International Studies [SOCR]	4
IP 490 International Studies Seminar [INTT]	4
PL 270 World Religions [SOCR]	4

Concentration*	20

Global Concentration	20

Required Course	4
HS 201 World History to 1520 [SOCR]	4

Electives	16
No more than 12 credits may come from any prefix. Choose 16 credits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad (1-12 cr.)
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
AD 330 History of Renaissance Art (4 cr.)
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology (4 cr.) [SOCR]
AN 210 Ecological Anthropology: People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.)
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) [SOCR]
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)
CJ 426 International Crime and Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (4 cr.)
EC 201 Microeconomic Principles (4 cr.)
EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)
EC 460 Economic Development (4 cr.)
EN 225 History of World Cinema (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR]
EN 326 National Cinema (4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (4 cr.)
EN 382 British Literature 1960 to Present (4 cr.)
EN 411 Topics in World Literature (3 - 4 cr.) [SOCR]
FR 310 Introduction to French Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
FR 438 Cultural and Artistic Heritage of Europe (4 cr.)
GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR]
GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.) [PERS]
HL 322 International Health Issues (4 cr.) [SOCR]
HL 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Health Care - Latin America (3 cr.) [SOCR]
HN 362 Cultural Food Patterns (4 cr.) [PERS]
HS 251 Latin American History (4 cr.)
HS 252 History of the Middle East since 600 (4 cr.) [SOCR]
HS 254 History of Africa (4 cr.) [SOCR]
HS 308 Themes in Modern Europe (4 cr.)
HS 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.)
HS 314 Modern Britain,1485-Present (4 cr.)
HS 315 Imperialism (4 cr.)
HS 316 The Holocaust (4 cr.)
HS 359 Themes in Global History (4 cr.)
HS 362 History of Mexico (4 cr.)
LG 317 World Studies through Literature in Translation (4 cr.) [PERS]
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
MU 325 World Music (4 cr.) [HUME]
NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.) [INTT]
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)
PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)
PS 312 War and Peace in the 21st Century (4 cr.)
PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations (4 cr.)
PS 340 International Organizations (4 cr.)
PS 404 Politics of East and Southeast Asia (4 cr.)
PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy (4 cr.)
SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
SN 312 Introduction to Spanish America (4 cr.) [PERS]
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.) [PERS]

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Regional Concentration: Africa	20

Required Course	4
HS 254 History of Africa [SOCR]	4

Electives	16
Choose 16 credits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad to Africa (1-12 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR] (African Topics)
HS 359 Themes in Global History (4 cr.)
LG 317 World Studies through Literature in Translation (4 cr.) [PERS] (Africa)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.) (African Focus)
Non-Regional Courses from List (4-8 cr.)

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Regional Concentration: Asia	20

Required Course	4
SO 353 Globalization and Asian Societies [PERS]	4

Electives	16
Choose 16 credits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad to Asia (1-12 cr.)
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Asian Topics)
EN 411 Topics in World Literature (3 - 4 cr.) [SOCR] (Asian Topics)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Asian Topics)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.) (Asian Focus)
PS 404 Politics of East and Southeast Asia (4 cr.)
Non-Regional Courses from List (4-8 cr.)

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Regional Concentration: Europe	20

Required Course	4
HS 202 World History since 1400 [SOCR]	4

Electives	16
Choose 16 credits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad to Europe (1-12 cr.)
AD 330 History of Renaissance Art (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR] (European)
EN 326 National Cinema (4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (4 cr.)
EN 382 British Literature 1960 to Present (4 cr.)
FR 310 Introduction to French Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
FR 438 Cultural and Artistic Heritage of Europe (4 cr.)
GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.) [PERS]
HS 308 Themes in Modern Europe (4 cr.)
HS 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.)
HS 314 Modern Britain,1485-Present (4 cr.)
HS 315 Imperialism (4 cr.)
HS 316 The Holocaust (4 cr.)
LG 317 World Studies through Literature in Translation (4 cr.) [PERS] (Europe)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.) (Europe)
SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
Courses taught in French, German and Spanish dealing with Europe
Non-Regional Courses from List (4-8 cr.)

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Regional Concentration: Latin America	20

Required Course	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
HS 251 Latin American History (4 cr.) or
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]

Electives	16
Choose 16 cedits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad to Latin America (1-12 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Latin America)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Latin America)
HL 386 Interdisciplinary Study in Global Health Care - Latin America (3 cr.) [SOCR]
HS 251 Latin American History (4 cr.)
HS 362 History of Mexico (4 cr.)
LG 317Z World Studies through Literature in Translation (4 cr.) [PERS] (Latin America)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)
SN 314 Contemporary Latin American Culture (4 cr.) [PERS]
Courses taught in French, German and Spanish dealing with Latin America
Non-Regional Courses from List (4-8 cr.)

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Regional Concentration: Middle East	20

Required Course	4
HS 252 History of the Middle East since 600 [SOCR]	4

Electives	16
Choose 16 credits from the following:
IP 285/IP 286/IP 485/ IP 486 Study Abroad to Middle East (1-12 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Middle East)
HS 359 Themes in Global History (4 cr.)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR] (Middle East)
PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.) (Middle East)
PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations (4 cr.)
Non-Regional Courses from List (4-8 cr.)

Other Courses as Approved by Languages, Literatures and International Studies

Non-Regional Courses**

AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology (4 cr.) [SOCR]
AN 210 Ecological Anthropology: People, Culture and Nature (4 cr.)
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) [SOCR]
BC 420 Global Communication (4 cr.)
CJ 426 International Crime and Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (4 cr.)
EC 425 International Economics (4 cr.)
EC 460 Economic Development (4 cr.)
EN 225 History of World Cinema (4 cr.)
GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)
HN 362 Cultural Food Patterns (4 cr.) [PERS]
HL 322 International Health Issues (4 cr.) [SOCR]
HS 359 Themes in Global History (4 cr.)
MGT 475 International Business (4 cr.)
MKT 466 International Marketing (4 cr.)
MU 325 World Music (4 cr.) [HUME]
NAS 342 Indigenous Environmental Movements (4 cr.) [INTT]
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics (4 cr.)
PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
PS 312 War and Peace in the 21st Century (4 cr.)
PS 340 International Organizations (4 cr.)
PS 415 Politics of American Foreign Policy (4 cr.)
SO 351 Social Change (4 cr.) [PERS]

*Concentration - Students must choose the global or a regional concentration (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East) with which to fulfill their electives.

**For students choosing a regional concentration, up to eight of their elective credits may be taken from the list of non-regional courses, while all others must come from within the chosen concentration.

No more than 12 credits per prefix may count toward the major.

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Secondary Education Spanish Minor

Students with a minor in secondary education Spanish must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

To qualify for teacher certification in Spanish, in addition to course requirements, students must also meet the following criteria:

Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for Spanish (#28).
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low) on an officially administered American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI or OPIc) in Spanish.
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low on the ACTFL scales) in reading, writing, and listening in Spanish, as evaluated at NMU.
In accordance with state requirements, spend a minimum of four weeks of planned time in a Spanish-speaking country. (Twelve or more weeks are recommended, and aid students significantly in achieving passing results on the MTTC exam and the ACTFL ratings.)
Students who fulfill the SN 310 or SN 312 requirement through a transfer course or a course taken abroad must present a cultural portfolio (4-6 pages) for the corresponding area (Spain for SN 310 or Spanish America for SN 312) citing key perspectives of the target culture, connecting those perspectives to cultural products and practices, and comparing perspectives, products and practices to those of their own culture.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures, and International Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

22-26

SN 301 Advanced Spanish [EFFC]	4
SN 302 Advanced Spanish II	4
SN 310 Introduction to Spanish Civilization and Culture [PERS]	4
SN 312 Introduction to Spanish America [PERS]	4
SN 315 Introduction to Literary Study in Spanish [HUME]	4
LG 250 Overview of Linguistics for Language Educators	2
LG 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Education *	4

*LG 350 double counts if major is French Education. LG 350 is part of the Professional Education GPA.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Spanish Minor

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

To qualify for teacher certification in Spanish, in addition to course requirements, students must also meet the following criteria:

Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for Spanish (#28).
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low) on an officially administered American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI or OPIc) in Spanish.
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low on the ACTFL scales) in reading, writing, and listening in Spanish, as evaluated at NMU.
In accordance with state requirements, spend a minimum of four weeks of planned time in a Spanish-speaking country. (Twelve or more weeks are recommended, and aid students significantly in achieving passing results on the MTTC exam and the ACTFL ratings.)
Students who fulfill the SN 310 or SN 312 requirement through a transfer course or a course taken abroad must present a cultural portfolio (4-6 pages) for the corresponding area (Spain for SN 310 or Spanish America for SN 312) citing key perspectives of the target culture, connecting those perspectives to cultural products and practices, and comparing perspectives, products and practices to those of their own culture.

Students minoring in Spanish must earn a minimum grade of “C” in every language course.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures, and International Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm

Total Credits Required

SN 301 Advanced Spanish [EFFC]	4
SN 302 Advanced Spanish II	4
SN 315 Introduction to Literary Study in Spanish [HUME]	4
Spanish Electives 300 or 400 level (except SN 314)	8

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Secondary Education German Minor

Students with a minor in secondary education German must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

To qualify for teacher certification in German, in addition to course requirements, students must also meet the following criteria:

Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for German (#24).
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low) on an officially administered American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI or OPIc) in German.
Achieve state and nationally-accepted ratings (with a minimum of Advanced Low on the ACTFL scales) in reading, writing, and listening in German, as evaluated at NMU.
In accordance with state requirements, spend a minimum of four weeks of planned time in a German-speaking country. (Twelve or more weeks are recommended, and aid students significantly in achieving passing results on the MTTC exam and the ACTFL ratings.)
Students who fulfill the GR 310 or GR 311 requirement through a transfer course or a course taken abroad must present a cultural portfolio (4-6 pages) for the corresponding area, citing key perspectives of the target culture, connecting those perspectives to cultural products and practices, and comparing perspectives, products and practices to those of their own culture.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures, and International Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

22-26

GR 301 Advanced German I [EFFC]	4
GR 302 Advanced German II	4
GR 310 Introduction to German Civilization and Culture [PERS] or	4
GR 311 Central European Culture and Civilization (4 cr.) [PERS]
German Electives 300 or 400 Level	8
LG 250 Overview of Linguistics for Language Educators	2
LG 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Language Education *	4

*Note: LG 350 double counts if major is French Education or Spanish Education.

Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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