The Minority Teacher Education Center will make every effort to assist you in securing an internship. You may work up to 560 hours during the summer at a rate commensurate with the school district policy. The rate may increase as your responsibilities increase. In some cases, you will also have the opportunity to work additional hours per week during the academic year, if the location of the internship is convenient, if you maintain the required grade point average, and receive the dean s approval. Work during the academic year must not interfere with your academic progress, however.
Mentors assist students in understanding work requirements.
Your mentor will be advised of your courses and progress. As your academic and professional skills develop, responsibilities and professional training will accordingly. Criteria for Selection Participants in the Minority Teacher Education Center Program are chosen on the basis of their achievements and their potential for success. Transfer students must have earned an associate's degree from a community or junior college with a minimum 3.1 cumulative grade point average and they must matriculate directly to Grand Valley State University. Students currently enrolled at Grand Valley State University must have a grade point average in accordance with the renewal criteria of 2.8.