Provisional Certificate Requirements
Teacher/Administrator Certification
Provisional Certificate Requirements
A provisional
certificate is issued by the Michigan Department of Education
upon recommendation by Western Michigan University. Requirements include:
- Satisfactory completion (2.5 GPA) of an approved program, including a bachelor's degree.
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Achievement of at least a grade of "C" in ED 4100 Seminar in Education and credit in Intern Teaching.
- Successful completion of MTTC examination in appropriate teaching subject area(s) in major and/or minor.
- Completion of a Provisional Certification Application.
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Current valid certification (from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the American Safety and Health Institute, the Lansing Area Safety Council, the Medic First Aid, the Emergency Care and Safety Institute, or the Safety Council of Southeast Michigan) in first aid and adult/child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), effective 7/1/04. Classes are also offered at WMU in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Online courses are NOT acceptable - learning first aid & CPR requires demonstration and practice.
- Following the recommendation for certification, the Michigan Department of Education will bill you for the certificate fee.
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