For information on the Sage Program, contact:
Jahzara D. E. Mayes, M.A.
Teacher Certification Licensing Advisor
Marygrove College
Email: jmayes1@marygrove.edu

Graduate level students who already have a bachelor’s degree with a major and minor in an academic discipline that can be certified for teaching by Marygrove College and who have a comprehensive liberal arts background are ideally suited for these programs. The requirements for Griot and Sage are exactly the same; the only difference is in the make up of the cohorts. Candidates are recommended for initial certification and M.Ed. degree is awarded upon successful completion of all required coursework and State-mandated tests. Completion time varies depending on level of preparation at matriculation. Those who enter having completed all prerequisite requirements should expect to graduate in just over two years.

A Sage is a wise person with a passion for learning and a burning desire to share that learning with others. The Sage Program attracts a diverse group of men and women whose academic backgrounds represent a variety of disciplines. Students welcome the collaborative learning environment the cohort model provides and enjoy working with their peers to help one another succeed.