Speech (Communication and Theatre) (Secondary Level)

Endorsement:

Speech

Endorsement Code:

BD

Available To:

Secondary-level Certified Teachers

Description of Endorsement:

The Speech (BD) endorsement allows secondary-level (6-12) certified teachers to teach speech and related courses including debate, forensics, and oral interpretation. The College of Education will recommend teachers for the Speech endorsement upon successful completion of all required coursework and taking and passing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Speech subject-area test.

Associated MTTC Test:

004 Speech

(Students should indicate SVSU Institution Code #24 when registering for the MTTC test.)

Required Coursework:

To add this endorsement to an existing teaching certificate select the following link for a list of required courses.  Communication and Theatre Minor for Teacher Certification

To avoid taking courses not needed, students are encouraged to first meet with a College of Education Certification Advisor to review undergraduate coursework and determine a plan of study.