The Planned Program is a 20-hour program required of elementary candidates only.
Students become familiar with elementary school curriculum.
They take elementary social studies and science methods courses, and take one additional methods course from the areas of music, art, and physical education. Moreover, they select courses from different disciplines that are particularly appropriate to elementary teaching. The Planned Program is very important in helping students increase their repertoire of instructional skills while also becoming knowledgeable in the many subject areas that are typically taught in the elementary classroom. Some changes may be reflected as the State of Michigan reviews its standards for teacher preparation and certification. The Michigan State Board of Education has the authority to deny certification to a graduate based upon that individual's conviction record.