School of Education

Degree Programs
Faculty

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire faculty and staff of The Robert B. Miller College, let me take this moment to welcome you to the Elizabeth H. Binda School of Education. We are committed to providing you with a top-notch intellectual toolkit to help you succeed in the classroom, both as a student and as a teacher!

Why come to Miller College for your degree? We take a strong practitioner-based approach to teacher education. All of our faculty have extensive experience teaching in elementary and secondary schools, and from the very first courses you take in our program, you will be placed with talented mentors in local classrooms to learn first-hand what it takes to become an effective teacher. Our graduates are well known for being among the best prepared new teachers in the field, ready to take on the challenge of creating dynamic, student-centered learning environments with the latest technologies and research-based teaching methods. We feature day, evening and online classes year round to help you build a program of study around your busy schedule. Finally, our small size means that you will receive extensive individual attention from our faculty, who are dedicated to helping you develop into a highly qualified and caring professional educator. Unique individuals deserve unique opportunities, and at Miller College, we believe we make a difference, one learner at a time.

Miller College currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program, with a variety of majors and minors in Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Language Arts, Reading, Learning Disabilities and Early Childhood Education. We also offer a number of courses to help currently practicing teachers renew their Professional Certificates. Please follow the link above to see the full range of program options, and see our latest catalog for detailed information on all of our courses and programs of study.

I thank you for your interest in Miller College and encourage you to visit my office when you are on campus to receive a personal welcome to the Binda School of Education.
Sincerely

Sincerely,

Sean Kottke
Chair of The Elizabeth H. Binda School of Education

kottkes@millercollege.edu

School of Education Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science

• Elementary Education (download PDF of program plan)

Majors:
Integrated Science (DI)
Language Arts (BX)
Learning Disabilities (K-12) (SM)
Social Studies (RX)

Minors:
Elementary Education Planned Minor (Required for all Elementary Education Majors)
Early Childhood (ZA)
Integrated Science (DI)
Language Arts (BX)
Mathematics (EX)
Reading (BT)

For detailed information on these programs, please see pages 36 - 47 of the 09/10 College Catalog. Electronic version is available here.

Miller College also offers a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Child Development. Please note that this degree program does not lead to Elementary Teacher Certification. Information can be found by clicking here.

School of Education Faculty

Miller College faculty and staff come from all walks of life and are dedicated to sharing their real-world experience with you in the classroom. Please look for the magnifying glass throughout this site and click on it for more detailed information about that individual's work history and experience in the field.

		Patricia J. Haskins B.A., Anderson College M.A., Western Michigan University haskinsp@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext. 2734
		Sean Kottke, Ph.D. B.A., University of Michigan M.Ed., University of St.Thomas Ph.D., Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, Michigan State University. kottkes@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext. 2703
		Arlene Lents B.A., Central Michigan University Permanent Elementary Certificate, Michigan M.A.T., Olivet College lentsa@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext.2723
		Paula McPhee M.A., Western Michigan University mcpheep@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext.2925
		Gloria Robertson B.S., Jackson State College M.A., Western Michigan University robertsong@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext.2935
		Jacqueline Washburn A.S., Davenport University Diploma: Graphic Design, Davenport University B.B.A., Davenport University washburnj@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext. 2938
		Tonja Washington B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University M.A., Ohio University M.Ed, Ohio University washingtont@millercollege.edu (269)660-8021 ext. 2957
		For a complete listing of Miller College Adjuncts, please see College Directory.