About the Department
Olivet College students who wish to enter the teaching profession must complete course work in certifiable majors and minors in addition to education courses meeting the Michigan State Board of Education requirements for teaching certification. See Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program for a detailed explanation of the application process, state test requirements, grade point requirements, and student teaching application deadlines.

You may view Olivet's pass rates for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) at www.title2.org.

Academic Catalog

Introduction/Policies/Procedures
Academic Programs
Course Descriptions
Faculty

Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program
Admission Requirements:
Successful completion of ED 470 Initial Portfolio Seminar
Successful completion of ED 471 IDP
Official transcript from the college or university granting the applicant’s bachelor’s degree and official transcripts reflecting records of any graduate work previously undertaken or
completed
Verification of teaching certificate
One letter of recommendation from building principal or supervisor (form provided)
Completion of advisement / request for formal admission form
Master of Arts in Teaching

Department Chair         

Norma Curtis Chair of Education Department; Professor of Education ncurtis@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6621 (faculty bio)

Certification Officer
Lori Britton
Certification Officer
lbritton@olivetcollege.edu
(269) 749-7109

Faculty Members

Thomas Sampson Assistant Professor of Education tsampson@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7709

		Sue Settle Assistant Professor of Education ssettle@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-7653 (faculty bio)

		Charlie Wilson Associate Professor of Education; Director of Student Teaching; Director of New Student Orientation chwilson@olivetcollege.edu (269) 749-6649 (faculty bio)

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty  

Walker Beverly
Adjunct Instructor 

R. Wayne Buletza
Part-time Instructor of Education

Joni Clark
Adjunct Instructor 

Eddie Collins
Adjunct Instructor 

Sandra Nelson
Adjunct Instructor 

Susan Milligan
Adjunct Instructor 

Denise Wilkinson
Adjunct Instructor