Teacher and Administrator Certification
Endorsement Information
Subject Endorsement(s)
Elementary or Secondary: 
A candidate may earn an additional endorsement in a new major or minor APPROPRIATE to the grade level of the original certificate. For example, a secondary certified teacher may add a secondary minor or major such as Secondary Mathematics to be certified in grade 6-12 Mathematics. The elementary certified teacher may complete an elementary minor such as Elementary Mathematics to become certified 6-8 Mathematics.
State of Michigan subject area testing will apply to the addition of endorsement(s) to existing certificates after Sept. 1, 1993. Please view the list of additional endorsements and corresponding test numbers.
Special (Adapted) Physical Education
The State Approval Program (22 credits) is only available to teachers who possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate and an endorsement in physical education, special education, or both. This endorsement does not require an MTTC subject exam
Grade-Level Endorsements
A candidate must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours at the following endorsement levels:
- Early Childhood - to teach in a school program preceding or including kindergarten. Must be admitted to the Early Childhood Master's Degree program and complete the approved 26 semester hours of course work. To complete the Master’s Degree, additional course work is required. Program Adviser:
, (269) 387-3509.
- General Elementary - TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO NEW CANDIDATES. To teach in grades kindergarten through five in all subject areas and K-8 in a self contained classroom. To add the grade-level endorsement to an active Michigan SECONDARY teaching certificate, the candidate must complete the approved courses, pass the MTTC subject exam test #83 and apply to the Teacher/Administrator Certification Office for the endorsement. Program Adviser:
, (269) 387-3473.
- Middle School - to teach in grades five through nine in the major and minor areas of preparation. Program Adviser:
, (269) 387-3473.
- Secondary - to teach in grades nine to and including twelve in the major and minor areas of preparation. Program Adviser:
, (269) 387-3473.
State of Michigan subject area testing will apply to the addition of endorsement(s) to existing certificates after Sept. 1, 1993.
