Bachelor of Occupational Education Studies at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen

University Rank:#1201

The Occupational Education Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by Western Michigan University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Occupational Education Studies

Geraldine Schma, Advisor

This Bachelor of Science program is designed for those who wish to become a certified teacher in a technical/occupational subject area. The program leads to a state of Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate with a vocational endorsement. The program appeals to individuals desiring to teach technical/occupational subjects in comprehensive high schools, trade academies, area career and technical centers. The Office of Teacher Certification within the College of Education and Human Development processes all recommendations for certification and advises students seeking additional teaching endorsements.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the regular University admission requirements, applicants to this program must also meet the following prerequisites required for all degree candidates recommended for teaching certification by the College of Education and Human Development at the time of application:

Complete ED 2500 Human Development: Applications in Education or an approved course with a grade of "C" or better;
possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; and,
achieve passing scores of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Basic Skills Test.

When admission has been granted, the Office of Admissions and Advising will prepare a credit evaluation which will enable the advisor to prepare a program outline prior to the first registration.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Occupational Education Studies at Western Michigan University

Entry Requirements

Copy of passport identification page
Proof of English language proficiency*

Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

World Education Services: www.wes.org

Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org

Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org

Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com

Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com

$100 non-refundable application fee
Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

*Official documents are those sent directly to International & Student Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.

If any documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Occupational Education Studies at Western Michigan University

Application Fee 100

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Bachelor of Occupational Education Studies at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen