Central Michigan University

Certification

The Michigan legislature passed an amendment to Public Act 451 in 1986 calling for all teaching candidates to pass subject matter tests before being recommended for a teaching certificate. The MTTC system was developed to carry out this law. Central Michigan University will not recommend a student for a teaching certificate until the student has passed the necessary subject area tests. CMU will award 15 vouchers for students showing a need for financial assistance. Information is available in the Center for Student Services Office, Ronan 204, (989)774-3309.

Any questions regarding certification should be directed to the Center for Student Services at 989-774-3309 or by email to ehscss@cmich.edu.

Additional information is also available in the “Teacher Education Student Handbook” (www.ehs.cmich.edu/css) and at the Center for Student Services Office, 204 Ronan, (989)774-3309. You may also check the MTTC website: www.mttc.nesinc.com for more information.

The Certification Checklist should be used to track teacher certification requirements at graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met prior to graduation in order to be recommended for an Initial Provisional Teaching Certificate at the time of graduation. Your certification requirement status can be viewed on page five (5) of your Student Information (SI) Form on the Center for Student Services (CSS) website at www.ehs.cmich.edu/css.