The traditional certification system in Michigan follows a three-tier succession: Standard Teaching Certificate, Professional Teaching Certificate, Advanced Teaching Certificate. Successful completion of the university teacher training BA course of study qualifies the student for a recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Standard Certificate. After three years of teaching experience, continuing education and/or having obtained a MA or MEd degree, those holding a Standard Education Certificate may upgrade to a Professional Education Certificate. Highly effective and qualified teachers may then move up to the third tier of certification, the Advanced Professional Education certificate.
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Contact Name: Certification Unit
Contact Phone: 517-335-0505
Contact Email: [email protected]
For more information please visit the state website: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Becoming_a_Michigan_Teacher_605459_7.pdf
Last updated on: October 20, 2020