2008-09 - MSU College of Music - Michigan State University

Students must have successfully completed the appropriate methods course for the intendedplacement. For example, to student teach in instrumental (band) music, MUS455: TeachingInstrumental Music, must be taken and passed.MUS495: Student Teaching Seminar, is required of all student teachers. The seminar meetsevery Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm during the student teaching semester. Students are alsorequired to enroll in either TE801 (Fall student teachers) or TE803 (Spring student teachers)during your student teaching semester. Student teachers may not take any other courses duringthe student teaching semester.MSU student teaching placements will not be made in schools more than 50 miles away fromcampus. The only exceptions to this policy are cases of extreme financial or family hardship, andwill be handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Coordinator of Student Teaching with anyquestions regarding this policy.To apply, please fill out the student teaching application form, attach a resume, and a currentMSU transcript and return all the required items to Dr. Robinson in room 208 MPB. Studentteaching applications are also available online at:http://www.music.msu.edu/academic/studentteaching.php#articles.ACADEMIC DISHONESTYThe following statement of University policy was approved by the Academic Council and theAcademic Senate, and serves as the definitive statement of principle and procedure to be used ininstances of academic dishonesty.The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachersand scholars. The University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principlesand in so doing protect the validity of University grades. This means that all academic work willbe done by the student to whom it is assigned, without unauthorized aid of any kind (see GeneralStudent Regulation 1.00, Scholarship and Grades, for specific regulations). Instructors, for theirpart, will exercise care in the planning and supervision of academic work, so that honest effortwill be positively encouraged.If any instance of academic dishonesty is discovered by an instructor, it is his or herresponsibility to take appropriate action. Depending on his or her judgment of the particularcase, he or she may give a failing grade to the student on the assignment or for the course.In instances where a failing grade in a course is given only for academic dishonesty, theinstructor will notify the student’s academic dean in writing of the circumstances. The studentwho receives a failing grade based on a charge of academic dishonesty may appeal a judgmentmade by a department, school, or a college. Refer to Academic Freedom for Students atMichigan State University.When in the judgment of the academic dean, action other than, or in addition to, a failing grade iswarranted, the dean will refer the case to the college-level hearing board, which shall haveoriginal jurisdiction. In cases of ambiguous jurisdiction, the appropriate judiciary will berandomly selected by the Assistant Provost from one of the three core colleges. Appeals fromthe judgment may be made to the All-University Academic Integrity Review Board. Refer toAcademic Freedom for Students at Michigan State University.61