Career Technical Education Credit
Learn how to earn credits to jumpstart your career at CMU.
Earn college credit and start your teaching career at CMU
If you complete a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Education and Training program, you can earn free college credit at Central Michigan University and get a head start on becoming a teacher. Students who complete an approved CTE program will receive 9 CMU credits
Courses you earn credit for
- EDU 107: Introduction to Teaching
- HDF 100: Lifespan Development
- HDF 309: Family and Community Partnerships
These credits will apply toward CMU’s Bachelor of Science in Education and help prepare you for Central Michigan University’s teacher education program.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify if you:
- Complete a Careers in Education program at a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) approved CTE center.
- Earn a grade of B (3.0) or higher in all required CTE courses.
- Apply and are admitted to CMU within three years of completing your CTE program.
- Meet all CMU admission requirements
How to receive your credit
Follow these steps to receive your CTE credit:
- Complete a state-approved CTE Education and Training program with a grade of B or higher.
- Apply to Central Michigan University and indicate your interest in teacher education.
- Tell your CEHS academic advisor at orientation that you completed a CTE Education program.
- Work with your program instructor or director to complete the CTE Educator Credit Application.
- Email the completed application to Sarah Carman.
- Enroll in courses at CMU to receive the credit.
Take the next step
Submit the CTE Educator Credit Application when you enroll in CMU courses to begin receiving your CMU credit and continue your path toward becoming a teacher.