The College of Education and Human Services prepares students to play a direct role in improving the quality of life in their communities.

The College offers programs in teacher education, educational administration, criminal justice, legal assistant studies, legal administration, counseling and addiction studies, special education, social work and human services.

As a primary source of teachers and human service professionals for our community, we have a tremendous opportunity to influence the human condition in a very real, very positive way. With this comes a special responsibility to ensure our graduates are well educated, highly skilled and ready to meet the professional challenges ahead.

Our graduates are ethical, value-directed professionals who possess the ability to think critically, work independently and translate knowledge into action.

The Addiction Studies program educates students in the knowledge and skills required to provide prevention, assessment, referral and treatment services in addiction areas. The curriculum places major emphasis on chemical addictions while exploring the broader range of addictive behaviors. The interplay of mental illness and addiction is a focus as well. The program is interdisciplinary, including courses in the behavioral and physical sciences, the humanities as well as addiction studies. The practical experience of the internship is an important part of the curriculum.

The career mobility concept of education is utilized. The associate of science is a 63-hour program which can be completed in two years of full-time enrollment. An additional 63 hours is required for the bachelor of science. Students can conveniently pursue the program on a part-time basis. Transfer credit will shorten the program. Courses are scheduled evenings and weekends to accommodate the working student.

The B.S. graduate meets the prerequisites for the M.A. in Addictions Counseling or Agency Counseling and for the M.A. in Clinical Psychology. The B.S. graduate meets the education and internship requirements for the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) credential awarded by the State of Michigan.

1. A core of four required courses totaling 12 credits:

2. One elective course totaling 3 credits chosen from the following list:

3. A clinical component totaling three credits to be fulfilled as a field placement of 300 hours in an addictions prevention or treatment agency. It can be done in conjunction with a clinical requirement in the student's major field. 3 cr.

Total semester hours required: 18 cr.

Courses in criminal justice lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, which prepares one to work in a wide variety of careers, public and private, at various levels of responsibility. These careers include federal, state, and local policing; other regulatory agencies of various branches of government; various levels of private investigation and private security; and a variety of careers in corrections, including parole and probation as well as institutional corrections. Students planning on pursuing a law degree have often found criminal justice a relevant major.

Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary area that draws much of its content from law, psychology, political science, and sociology. The goal of the criminal justice curriculum is to make students aware of the key issues, concepts, and theories involved in understanding the operation of the criminal justice system. With this knowledge, students are taught to analyze the practical issues and controversies of the field. Problem solving, the ability to make discriminating judgments, and the application of theory to practice are key skills that the program fosters.

Supportive Courses (15 cr)

To insure that they have a good background in the key areas on which criminal justice is based, students will take :

At least two of the following three courses: 6 cr.

Note: in the case of the introductory courses listed above, students may substitute a higher level course in the same discipline, with the consent of their advisor.

Any three among CJS, COR, and SEC

Projected to be one of the fastest growing job fields in the first decade of the next century, Human Services is a family of careers designed for those who want to work with people. Whether one’s goal is to try to make the world a better place, or–more modestly–simply to help a few people cope better with life, Human Services equips students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to function in a professional capacity.

Course work in Human Services leads to a Bachelor of Science degree which prepares one for a wide variety of positions in both public and private service agencies, as well as some areas of private enterprise. Human Services professionals work with a wide variety of individuals, including: the unemployed, the unskilled, the physically and emotionally handicapped, convicted offenders, substance abusers, troubled youth, the elderly and the physically ill. They work with individuals, families, and neighborhood groups in community mental health centers, hospitals, hospices, correctional facilities, and other state agencies, as well as in human resources and training and development in private industry.

Human Services is an interdisciplinary field with many diverse opportunities and challenges. The Human Services student takes a basic set of eight core courses that are supported by an individualized program tailored to the student’s needs.

Flexibility makes the Human Services program attractive to a broad range of students: service-oriented, traditional undergraduates; community college graduates who have already completed a program in a human services specialty area; those currently employed who wish to enhance their advancement potential; and students whose goal is post-degree work in counseling or a related area.

To insure that they have a good background in the key areas on which human services is based, students will take:

Note: These courses may also fulfill University core requirements. Also, students may substitute a higher level course in the same discipline, with the consent of their advisor and the department chair.

Note: with the permission of their academic advisor and the department chair, students who demonstrate sufficient background in one of the above courses may substitute an alternate HUS course.

Normally consists of five courses in a human services area. Some suggested areas include: addiction studies, criminal justice, corrections, education, legal assistant, psychology and social work. While it is usually preferable that all five sources come from the same content area (e.g. all CJS courses), some areas of specialization, such as "family studies" are cross disciplinary.

The Legal Administration program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree, is designed to assist individuals in acquiring the skills necessary to manage the complex mixture of personnel, technology and business that is the modern law office.

A Legal Administration major must complete a 36 credit core. Students may select 12 credits of electives from such areas as Legal Assistant, Management, Accounting, Computer and Information Systems, Criminal Justice, or Psychology. The specific electives will be selected to meet the student’s individual needs.

Students may also select a three or six credit internship in a private or corporate law firm, government or judicial office, or public service organization or placement in one of our practicum sites. The internship program director will assist students with placement.

Independent study or directed research is also available for up to six credits. All topics must be approved by the program director at the time of registration and submitted to the Registrar.

This major is also offered at our extension site at the Macomb University Center. For more information about the Macomb University Center, please contact the director, Robert S. Berg at (810) 263-6232.

A grade of "C" must be maintained in all courses required for the major. A GPA of 2.0 must also be maintained. Students must also complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. More information of the University Core Curriculum is available on page 93.

Any LA or CJS course, or any LAD Internship or Direct Study. Any of the following:

The Legal Assistant program offers an Associate of Art degree which is approved by the American Bar Association. A Legal Assistant Certificate is also available.

The program is designed to train legal assistants and paralegals to work with attorneys in carrying out such basic tasks as research, pleading and document drafting, interviewing clients and witnesses, investigation, file and data organization and case preparation. While the legal assistant cannot give legal advice or appear in court, the tasks may be performed at the discretion and supervision of a licensed attorney. The Legal Assistant program affords graduates a strong general background in several key areas of the modern legal system, along with specific skills required to assist with attorney preparation.

Substantive course areas such as contracts, personal injury, probate, property, evidence and litigation skills are taught with a focus on the student's successful completion of the Certified Legal Assistant examination. The Legal Assistant faculty recommends that students of the Legal Assistant program take this exam immediately upon receiving their

Associate of Arts degree.

After receiving an Associate's degree, many Legal Assistant students continue their study toward a Bachelor's Degree in the Legal Administration program. Some students eventually attend law school. If these same students work while finishing their bachelor's and graduate study, they have a major advantage in the workplace as trained legal assistants. This advantage is magnified for those who have successfully tested for certification.

Students must also complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. More information of the University Core Curriculum is available on page 93.

In general, it is recommended that students take Introduction to Law, Litigation Skills I and II, and Legal Research I before taking any legal specialty courses. Exceptions may be arranged with the advisor.

A grade of "C" must be maintained in all required Legal Assistant and supporting courses. A GPA of 2.0 must also be maintained.

The Certificate program requires completion of 33 credit hours in the Legal Assistant Curriculum. The required courses are as

follows:

• A written application submitted during the semester that SW 200 is completed
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the time of application
• Completion of the reading assessment test and completion of reading at the UAS 104 level and Study Skills at UAS 105, if needed
• A personal interview with the program director or a designated faculty member
• Completion of English at the 131 level

Review of the foregoing requirements will be made by the Social Work Admissions and Continuation Committee. The individual applying to the Social Work program will be notified of a decision after the review by the Admissions and Continuation Committee.

No required social work course grade below a "C" will be accepted. An overall G.P.A. of 2.0 must be maintained.

Students must demonstrate ability in human relations and display professional values and attitudes consistent with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Continuance in the program is contingent on consistent performance in regard to the above issues. Decisions about admissions, discontinuance and repeating of course work will be handled on an individual basis by the Admissions and Continuation Committee. A grievance procedure is available in the Social Work Handbook. The program reserves the right to require volunteer experience of students.

Also required: completion of required volunteer experiences and a cumulative G.P.A. 2.0.

One of the following: 3 cr.

One of the following: 3 cr.

One of the following: 3 cr.

Teacher Education with State of Michigan certification is available in four areas: Elementary Education, Waldorf Education, Secondary Education and Special Education.

The Teacher Education programs of the College of Education and Human Services prepare effective and responsible professional teachers who have a commitment to the implementation of the Education Department’s Code of Professional Ethics. This professional teacher will have an impact on school reform, the community and society into the 21st century. Education faculty help students become ethical, caring, value-directed persons who possess a commitment to urban society and social justice. Students also gain competency in the art and science of teaching from a research knowledge base and continue to be inquiring-reflective educators. The cosmopolitan nature of our metropolitan area (multi-cultural, multi-talented, handicapped as well as gifted) provides a perfect laboratory for the education of the professional teacher.

The process for pursuing teacher certification has several steps. An application and a departmental action are required at each of the steps listed below. Additionally, all education students are required to pass the three sections (reading, writing, and mathematics) of the State-required Michigan Basic Skills Test (MBST) within the first two semesters of enrollment in teacher education courses. Students will not be permitted to register for further coursework until all sections of the MBST are passed.

1. Entry into Teacher Education. Students who wish to begin taking teacher education courses must schedule an appointment with the associate or assistant dean of the College of Education and Human Services, who will assist the student with a plan of work toward the desired level of certification.

Students can begin taking education courses at this stage. These include EDU 401 or 402, EDU 420, EDU 432, EDU 440, EDU 459, SED 460. EDU 401/402 and EDU 432 must be taken in the first two semesters of enrollment. (See following pages for course prerequisites.) Education methods courses cannot be taken at this stage.

Students must present passing scores for the reading, writing, and mathematics sections of the Michigan Basic Skills Test (MBST) prior to teacher education coursework beyond EDU 401/402.

2. Entry into the Teacher Certification Program. Upon completion of the MBST requirement and at least 12 credit hours in the major and minor, students are eligible for entry into the Teacher Certification Program. Application must be made to enter the Teacher Certification Program. The application package can be obtained from the Education Department offices, and must be completed and returned to an Education office. Requirements for entry into a teacher education program are listed in the current Teacher Certification Handbook.

Upon acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program, students must complete all remaining education courses, including the methods courses. For elementary certification these include EDU 441, 442, 443, 448, and 449. For Secondary certification these courses are: EDU 469, 478, and one 470’s (content area methods course in certification major).

Students must also pass the state-required Michigan Test for Teacher Certification content area tests in the major and minor fields of certification before admission to student teaching.

3. Student Teaching. The student must apply to enter student teaching. To qualify, students must have completed all education coursework. Application must be made by February 1 for the following fall semester (Term I) and by October 1 for the following winter semester (Term II). The application package listing all requirements can be obtained when the student makes an appointment with the Coordinator of Student Teaching Placements in Manning Hall (dooleymm@udmercy.edu).

4. Recommendation for Certification. Students apply for certification in the final semester. Students cannot be recommended for certification to the state of Michigan until all degree requirements and certification requirements have been completed, including the passing of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) content area tests in the candidate’s major and minor.

Students who wish to complete the requirements for a secondary education teaching certificate do so in conjunction with a degree program in the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Engineering and Science.

They pursue the degree program in their respective colleges and are recommended for a teaching certificate by the College of Education and Human Services when the certification requirements are completed.

The College of Education and Human Services also offers a teacher certification program for individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The program may be pursued on a part-time, late afternoon or evening basis with the exception of the student teaching requirement which is a 15-week semester of full-day attendance. Students in the post-degree program must satisfy all teacher certification program requirements.

The following teaching majors and minors are approved by the State Board of Education for Elementary Certification:

English, Speech, Language Arts, Economics*, History, Political Science*, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry*, Physics*, General Science, Mathematics, Emotionally Impaired/ Behaviorally Disordered (major only), Learning Disabilities (major only), Early Childhood**, Health Education*

* Minor only

** Is an additional endorsement on an elementary certificate.

* See current Teacher Certification Handbook for requirements.

The Waldorf Education Teacher Certification Program was inaugurated between the Waldorf Institute and Mercy College of Detroit in 1966. Subsequent to the consolidation which created the University of Detroit Mercy, the Waldorf Teacher Education Program was re-approved by the Michigan Board of Education in 1993.

The College of Education and Human Services offers a joint program of study leading toward a Bachelor of Arts degree with Michigan Elementary Teacher Certification in Waldorf Education as well as a post degree program for graduates with a certifiable major and minor.

Waldorf Education is based on the conviction that education must engage and nourish the whole child in body, mind and spirit. To that end, the course of study (in addition to the courses in Waldorf methods) includes a concentration on artistic activities and an introduction to Rudolf Steiner’s philosophical perspective known as anthroposophy.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with Michigan Elementary Teacher Certification can be earned by completing two years of full-time study with the Waldorf Teacher Development Association and a concurrent or additional year of full-time study at the University of Detroit Mercy. Another year may be required to complete all Michigan teacher certification requirements.

In conjunction with the Waldorf Teacher Education Program, Michigan teacher certification at the elementary level is available to post degree students (with a certifiable major/minor).

Students in the secondary teacher education program are assigned an Education advisor in the College of Education and Human Services upon admission to the teacher certification program to plan the completion of the teaching major, the teaching minor and the education sequence of courses.

The following teaching majors and minors are approved by the State Board of Education for Secondary Certification: English, Communications (Speech), Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology*, Sociology*, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics, Business Education*, Computer Science, Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered (major only), Learning Disabled (major only), Health Education*

* Minor only

Students planning to become certified to teach in secondary schools must complete 34 semester credit hours in the following sequence of Education courses.

One of the following:

EDU 471	Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools II: Mathematics (Prerequisite: EDU 432, EDU 469. Must be admitted into Teacher Certification Program*)		3 cr.
EDU 473	Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools II: Social Studies (Prerequisite: EDU 432, EDU 469. Must be admitted into Teacher Certification Program*)		3 cr.
EDU 474	Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools II: Communication Arts (Prerequisite: EDU 432, EDU 469. Must be admitted into Teacher Certification Program*)		3 cr.
EDU 475	Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools II: Science (Prerequisite: EDU 432, EDU 469. Must be admitted into Teacher Certification Program*) AND		3 cr.
EDU 490	Directed Teaching in the Secondary Schools (All Education coursework must be completed before doing student teaching)		8 cr.

* See current Teacher Certification Handbook for requirements

In addition, students pursuing elementary education are required to fulfill the following general studies requirements:

Students pursuing secondary education are required to have fulfilled the following general studies requirements:

Learning Disabilities, Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered

The College of Education and Human Services offers two programs leading to certification in Special Education–Learning Disabilities and Emotionally Impaired/ Behaviorally Disordered. Learning Disabilities is a field of Special Education which deals with children who have average or above average intelligence but who are not able to learn in conventional ways. The Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered is a field of Special Education which deals with children who have average or above average intelligence but who are unable to learn or to function due to emotional problems. Students completing the requirements for either program earn a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) degree.

Professional Education Core (36 cr. minimum)
Students planning to become certified to teach in learning disabilities or the emotionally impaired/behaviorally disordered must complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of coursework which include educational foundations, teaching methodology including instructional technology, reading instruction, special education, classroom observation and participation, and student teaching.

Teaching Minor (20-24 cr.)
Minors are chosen from those listed under elementary education program.

Learning Disabilities Major (36 cr.)

The student must register in the College of Education and Human Services and select a major. As soon as possible, but no later than the beginning of the first term of the junior year, the student must officially enter the joint B.S. or B.A./Certificate in Business. At least 18 of the 30 required hours must be taken in residence at University of Detroit Mercy. Students accepted into this program may not take more than 30 hours of course work in business (See page 18).

All students who wish to enter the B.S. or B.A./Certificate in Business program must satisfy the course prerequisites for the required courses as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.