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Choosing a Preparation Program

Choosing a Preparation Program

Michigan law and rules require that all teachers complete an approved preparation program

Michigan law and rules require that all individuals complete an approved preparation program (e.g., math education, elementary education, English education) in order to become a teacher in Michigan. In addition to completion of an approved teacher preparation program, Michigan law requires that teachers:  

  • Complete required reading/literacy development courses (6 semester credit hours for elementary teachers and 3 semester credit hours for secondary teachers);  
  • Pass the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) content examinations. Passage of content examinations is required before recommendation for certification. In alternative route programs, testing is required prior to entrance into the program.

Michigan approved Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) guide prospective educators through these requirements.

Additional financial support may be available by way of student loan forgiveness, specifically for employment in schools identified as high need.

Review approved preparation programs