Career Technical Education Credit

Begin your CMU teaching career

​Successfully complete your education program at your Career & Technical Education (CTE) center, and you’ll earn free credit for Central Michigan University's Introduction to Teaching course (EDU 107), Lifespan Development (HDF 100), and Family and Community Partnerships (HDF 309).

How does the program work?

Upon completion of your Michigan Department of Education (MDE) approved CTE program, Central Michigan University will award university credit for EDU 107, HDF 100, and HDF 309.

Here's what you need:

  1. Completion of a careers in education program at an MDE approved CTE center
  2. Minimum grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) in all required CTE courses
  3. Complete CMU's CTE Educator Credit application
  4. Apply and be admitted to CMU within three (3) years of completion of the education program
  5. Meet all CMU admission criteria at the time of application

The CTE courses are applied to the ​CMU Bachelor of Science in Education degree. You’re on your way to Central Michigan University's teacher education program.

​Steps to earn your credit

To apply for articulated CTE credit, the student must submit this CTE Educator Credit Application.

  1. Successfully complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Education and Training program at a high school/career technical center that is on the list of state-approved MDE CTE locations with a “B” or better
  2. Apply to Central Michigan University, indicating an interest in teacher education
  3. Share your completion of a CTE Education Program with the teacher education academic advisors at CMU’s orientation.
  4. Work with your program instructor or director to complete the CTE credit application and email it to Sarah Carman.