The provisional certification is the 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 adult/child cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid prior to being issued an initial teaching certificate. Central Michigan University will not confirm any teacher candidate for certification without assuring that the adult/child CPR and First Aid requirement for certification has been met.

The provisional certificate is valid for up to six years and can be renewed for three years, provided the applicant presents nine semester hours of credit in a planned program as approved by the university when earned after the issuance of the initial certificate. A second three-year renewal may be granted provided the applicant presents eighteen semester hours of credit in a planned program as approved by the university when earned after the issuance of the initial certificate.

The provisional certificate application is submitted on line through The Office of Professional Preparation Services, the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). For more information on MOECS and instructions on how to apply for a provisional certification please visit www.michigan.gov/moecs. For CMU information, please contact us at 989-774-3309.

Elementary Provisional Certificate

A current Elementary Provisional Certificate is valid for teaching all subjects in grades kindergarten through five, and major and minor fields in grades six through eight (upon completion of the required subject area tests) as specified on the certificate and kindergarten through eight in a self-contained classroom.

• Grades K-5, all subjects
• Grades 6-8, major/minor subjects (with successful completion of MTTC subject area test)
• K-8, self-contained classroom (where one teacher teaches all subjects to a group of students at the same grade level)

Secondary Provisional Certificate

A current Secondary Provisional Certificate is valid in subject matter fields in grades six through twelve in which the applicant has completed a major(s) or minor(s) specified on the certificate.

• Grades 6-12, major/minor (with successful completion of the MTTC subject area test)

Renewal of Provisional Certificate AFTER September 1, 2013
(work experience not required)

First - Three Year Renewal - ONE of the following:

• 6 semester credit hours (in a planned program) at an approved Teacher Prep Institution (TPI) or
• 180 clock hours of State Continuing Education (in approved professional development activities appropriate to the grade level and content endorsement(s) of the certificate held or
• A combination of credit hours and State Continuing Education hours equal to 6 semester credit hours (30 clock hours = 1 semester credit hour) or
• Master's (or higher degree) within a K-12 area.

Second - Three Year Renewal - ONE of the following:

• 6 semester credit hours (in a planned program) at an approved Teacher Prep Institution (TPI) since first renewal date or
• 180 clock hours of State Continuing Education (in approved professional development activities appropriate to the grade level and content endorsement(s) of the certificate held since first renewal date) or
• A combination of credit hours and State Continuing Education hours equal to 6 semester credit hours (30 clock hours = 1 semester credit hour) since first renewal date or
• Master's (or higher degree) within a K-12 area.

Third - Three Year Renewal:

• Must be District sponsored
• Apply directly to MDE