Certification

Michigan law requires a person employed in an elementary or secondary school with instructional responsibilities shall hold a certificate, permit or vocational/authorization valid for the positions to which he/she is assigned. The Office of Professional Preparation Services (OPPS) and the Michigan Department of Education foster the educational achievement of all Michigan youth and adults, Pre-K through 12th grade, by ensuring that all professional school personnel complete quality preparation and professional development programs which meet standards established by the Michigan Legislature and the State Board of Education.

The OPPS has transitioned to the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). All educators apply for certification online . For more information on MOECS and instructions on how to apply for a Michigan Educator license visit michigan.gov/moecs.

Adding an Additional Endorsement

To add an endorsement to an existing certificate, complete the following steps:

Contact the CEHS Center for Student Services (CSS) and ask that a transcript evaluation be processed, (transcripts will be needed to do this evaluation); if you attended CMU, the CSS can obtain the necessary transcripts.
The student will be responsible for supplying the CSS with transcripts from other institution(s) attended, including undergraduate course work.
A letter and the student transcripts will be sent by the CSS to the major/minor.
The student's transcripts will be evaluated by the major and/or minor department.
A copy of the program will be sent to the student; the program the student receives is considered a signed major or minor and coursework must be completed from that program.
To take coursework at CMU, register at Graduate Studies as a non-degree student.
When coursework is completed and the subject area test is completed and passed, submit an application to MDE online to add an endorsement to your existing teaching certificate.

Teachable Majors and Minors

Certification

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Center for Student Services