Siena Heights University
Title II of the Higher Education Act Requirements
A student is considered a “completer” of Siena Height’s Education Program when he/she has completed all the
requirements for Siena Heights University and has taken and passed all the relevant state certification tests.
Siena Height’s Annual Institutional Report verifies a 100 percent pass rate for all program completers.
Legal Status of Teacher Education Candidates
Candidates for teacher certification need to be aware that conviction as an adult for a felony or a misdemeanor
may be grounds for denial of a school field placement, student teaching placement, and/or Michigan teaching
certificate. Falsifying records requesting this information is automatic grounds for denial of any of the above.
"D" or "E" Grades
No grade of "D" or "E" will be allowed for the purpose of certification in any course required in the students'
academic majors, minors, or the Professional Education Sequence. In such cases, the courses must either be
retaken or substitutions must be made. In cases of substitutions, written permission must be obtained from the
program coordinator in the major or minor fields. No substitutions will be allowed in the Professional Education
Sequence.
Admission to Teacher Education Program
For criteria regarding the certification pathway please see the Education Program Handbook.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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