College of
Education and Human Services
Center for Student Services -
Teacher Certification
Facts about Teacher Certification In Michigan
Provisional Certificate
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initial teaching license/credential issued in Michigan upon successful completion of an approved teacher preparation program and passage of the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC). In Michigan individuals are required to successfully complete a course in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid prior to being issued an initial teaching certificate. Central Michigan University will not recommend any teacher candidate for certification without assuring that the CPR and First Aid requirement for certification has been met. This requirement is effective for any individual seeking initial teaching certification after June 30, 2004.
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valid for up to 6 years, and can be renewed twice, during which 3 years of successful teaching must be completed along with additional advanced study totaling 18 semester hours in a planned course of study
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provisional certificates can be renewed twice while planned program, master's degree, or additional major or minor (endorsement) course work is completed
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the first provisional certificate renewal requires 9 credit hours completed toward a CMU planned program, master's degree, or additional major or minor (endorsement)
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the second provisional certificate renewal requires 18 credit hours completed toward a CMU planned program, master's degree, or additional major or minor (endorsement)
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a provisional certificate renewal application can be obtained by accessing the link below, or by contacting EHS Center for Student Services, (989) 774-3309
Forms
(Note: Submitted forms MUST be typed)
Initial Teacher Certification Checklist
Application for an INITIAL Certificate
Application for a 3 Year RENEWAL of Provisional Certificate
