Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP): History
The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University is an extended program of study leading to certification. Generally, eligibility for admission to the STEP requires a GPA of 3.00 in both the major and minor, and an overall GPA of 2.80. No single major or minor course grade may be below 2.0. Since admissions to this program is highly competitive, not all of those who achieve these minimal GPA standards will be admitted. Second undergraduate major or degree candidates completing a major and/or minors may be required to complete additional coursework at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums.
Application forms and additional program information can be found at the School of Education Web site. The history department has put together a schedule for completing your STEP internship application, which is available here.
Students in the STEP program must complete the requirements for a B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences and concurrently fulfill the requirements listed here. Criteria for intern selection is available here.
Further details on program and admission requirements and procedures can be found in the School of Education and Human Services portion of the catalog and by consulting advisers in the Department of History and the School of Education and Human Services advising office (363 Education Building, 248-370-4182 or eduinfo@oakland.edu).