Michigan
Our Programs
Core Programs
Find the right program for your education career goals.
Initial Certification
Start your teaching career with our comprehensive certification program
Additional Endorsements
Expand your teaching credentials with specialized endorsements
Special Education
Get the expertise needed to support learners with disabilities
Courses & Endorsements
Candidates are provided 369 hours of comprehensive curriculum
Our Courses
#TEACH offers the equivalent of 14.76 college credit hours (Elementary & Secondary Certifications), 12.6 college credit hours (Lower Elementary PK-3), 13.16 college credit hours (Upper Elementary 3-6), 17.80 college credit hours (K-12 Certifications) and 33 college credit hours (Special Education).
Our general education programs offers courses in the following areas:
- Child Development or Child Psychology
- Family and Community Relationships
- Diverse Learners
- Instructional Strategies
- Teaching Methods
Our Special Education Program offers the following courses:
- Special Education Law
- Identifying Students for Service
- Individualized Education Program
- IEP Meetings
- Learning Team Communication
- Accommodations and Modifications
- Assistive Technology
- Transition Services
- Maintaining Student Records
- Concentration Courses (EI, CI, LD, POHI)
Additionally, in response to new MDE requirements, we also offer two courses in Restorative Practices. Michigan law now requires districts to consider the use of restorative practices, especially when there are verbal and physical conflicts, bullying, theft, damage to property, class disruption, harassment and cyberbullying.
By engaging teachers new to the profession in this training, they will be prepared to comply with the new law. More importantly, however, the teacher will be able to effectively reduce suspensions and focus on teaching the student who misbehaved how to “repair the harm” that he or she caused.
All courses are self-paced and must be completed within 13 months. However, depending on your commitment, dedication, and time availability, they can be completed sooner.
When you download the course lists below, please note that the number listed in the “hours” column represents “actual” hours. So if a course says 10 hours, then it should take about 10 hours to complete the course. Some may finish sooner and some later, but the completion time should be within that range.
Endorsement Areas
Did you take your MTTC Content Area Test prior to 1/1/2026?
Elementary
- Lower Elementary PK-3 All Subjects (ZO) [Elementary]
- Upper Elementary 3-6 All Subjects (ZP) [Elementary]
Language Arts
- English Language Arts (BQ) [5-9, 7-12]
- Note: Requires Content Test AND Professional Knowledge & Skills Test for ITC
- Language Arts (BX) [K-8]
- English (BA) [6-12]
- Speech (BD) [6-12]
- Reading (BT) [K-8, 6-12]
Library/Media
- Library Media (ND) [K-12]
- Library/Media is only offered to individuals who have a prior degree in Library Science with no teaching certificate or to individuals who have a teaching certificate with an ND endorsement that wish to expand the grade range of the ND.
Mathematics
- Mathematics (EQ) [5-9, 7-12]
- Note: Requires Content Test AND Professional Knowledge & Skills Test for ITC
- Mathematics (EX) [K-8, 6-12]
Science
- Biology (DA) [6-12]
- Chemistry (DC) [6-12]
- Physics (DE) [6-12]
- Earth/Space Science (DH) [6-12]
- Integrated Science (DI) [K-8, 6-12]
- Physical Science (DP) [6-12]
Social Studies
- Economics (CA) [6-12]
- Geography (CB) [6-12]
- History (CC) [6-12]
- Political Science (CD) [6-12]
- Psychology (CE) [6-12]
- Social Studies (RX) {K-8, 6-12]
Arts
- Music Education (JQ) [K12]
- Visual Arts Education (LQ) [K12]
Health & Physical Education
- Health & Physical Education (MC) [K12]
Agricultural Education
- Agriscience & Natural Resources (HX) [6-12]
Other
- Family And Consumer Sciences (KH) [6-12]
- Non-Endorsed Content Area (NE)
- NOTE: Individuals who hold the NE endorsement on a valid Michigan Teaching certificate may be assigned to non-endorsed areas at the grade level of the endorsement held. The endorsement is not a standalone and can only be offered to holders of an ITC, Standard or Professional certificate. A non-endorsed area is a content area that is not covered by any of the endorsements offered in Michigan.
- Middle Level Specialization (ZL)
- NOTE: This is available as an additional endorsement only and expands a teacher’s current endorsements from 6-12 to 5-12, K-8 to K-9 or 6-8 to 5-9.
Technology Education
- Industrial And Technology Education (TE) [6-12]
ESL
- English As A Second Language (NS) [PK-12]
- English as a Second Language requires a core content endorsement
- English as a Second Language requires a core content endorsement
World Languages
Click here for important additional requirements for ESL, World Language and Bilingual endorsements
- French (FA) [PK-12]
- German (FB) [PK-12]
- Greek (FC) [PK-12]
- Latin (FD) [PK-12]
- Spanish (FF) [PK-12]
- Italian (FH) [PK-12]
- Hebrew (FJ) [PK-12]
- Arabic (Modern Standard) (FK) [PK-12]
- Japanese (FL) [PK-12]
- Chinese (Mandarin) (FR) [PK-12]
- World Language-Other (FG) [PK-12]
- American Sign Language (FS) [PK-12]
Bilingual Education (See note on Bilingual below)
Click here for important additional requirements for ESL, World Language and Bilingual endorsements
- Bilingual Arabic (YK) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Chaldean (YP) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Chinese (YR) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Filipino (YS) [PK-12]
- Bilingual French (YA) [PK-12]
- Bilingual German (YB) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Greek (YC) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Hebrew (YJ) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Italian (YH) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Japanese (YT) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Korean (YN) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Polish (YI) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Russian (YE) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Servo-Croatian/Bosnian (YO) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Spanish (YF) [PK-12]
- Bilingual Vietnamese (YM) [PK-12]
Special Education
- Cognitive Impairment (SA) [K12]
- Emotional Impairment (SE) [K12]
- Learning Disabilities (SM) [K12]
- Physical or Other Health Impaired (SC) [K12]
- NOTE: Only available if you currently hold a standard certificate or higher OR if you hold an Interim Certification and have completed all required coursework in your initial #T.E.A.C.H. General Education program.
- NOTE: Only available if you currently hold a standard certificate or higher OR if you hold an Interim Certification and have completed all required coursework in your initial #T.E.A.C.H. General Education program.
Business Education
- Business Management Marketing Technology (GQ) [6-12]
Professional Knowledge & Skills Tests
NOTE: In addition to Content Tests, these tests are REQUIRED to be granted an ITC in the grade bands below.
- PK-3 Grade Band (MTTC 117)
- 3-6 Grade Band (MTTC 121)
- 5-9 Grade Band (MTTC 135)
- 7-12 Grade Band (MTTC 136)
Degree Programs & Graduate Credit
Explore #TEACH partnerships that connect you with degree and graduate credit pathways.
Master Degree Programs
Earn Your Teaching Certification While Completing Your M.Ed. with The University of Olivet
The University of Olivet’s Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) offers a flexible, fully online option for individuals who want to advance their education career while working toward teacher certification or additional endorsements. Delivered in partnership with #TEACH, this program allows students to complete graduate‑level coursework while meeting state certification requirements.
Program Highlights
- 100% online coursework with asynchronous learning and optional live sessions
- Designed for career‑changers and current educators
- Opportunity to earn teacher certification or endorsements while completing the M.Ed.
- Aligned to state certification requirements and supported by CAEP‑accredited #TEACH pathways
- Accessible to students in Michigan and select additional states
Degree Completion
Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher Certification Online with The University of Olivet
The University of Olivet’s Online Bachelor’s Teaching Pathway is designed for individuals who want to complete their bachelor’s degree and begin teacher certification at the same time. Offered fully online and delivered in partnership with #TEACH, this pathway provides a streamlined option for future educators who need a degree to move forward in the certification process.
What This Pathway Offers
- Bachelor’s degree completion through the University of Olivet
- Embedded teacher certification preparation through #TEACH
- 100% online coursework, designed for working adults
- Ability to apply previously earned college credits toward degree completion
- Coursework that prepares candidates to transition directly into the classroom
Courses for Graduate Credit
The following are courses offered for graduate credit through Ashland University and #TEACH:
Child Development – Elementary (Download the Syllabus)
- Essentials of Brain Based Learning
- Early Childhood Development
- Middle Childhood Development
Child Development – Secondary (Download the Syllabus)
- Essentials of Brain Based Learning
- Middle Childhood Development
- The Adolescent Learner
Classroom Management (Download the Syllabus)
- Building Community
- Cooperative Learning
- Principles of Restorative Practice
- Restorative Practice Activities in the Classroom
Assessment & Evaluation (Download the Syllabus)
- Using Student Data
- Disaggregating, Organizing and Reporting Data
- Principles of Fair Student Assessment
- Formative and Summative Assessments
- Evaluation
Each of the above listed courses are 3 graduate level credits.
Once you complete the course(s), you will be able to apply for graduate credit via Ashland University for an additional fee of $465 per/course.
Graduate Credit for Individuals currently enrolled in #TEACH
If you are currently enrolled in #TEACH and have completed all of the lessons in any of the listed sequence of courses, you may apply for graduate credit (waived courses cannot be counted).
Additional Information
#TEACH Courses are SCECH Approved
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are state-approved workshops, trainings, online courses, meetings, or conferences that are used for the renewal of educator certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). SCECHs equal the total instructional hours in a program/meeting.
In partnership with our SCECH Sponsor, GPS Solutions, #TEACH offers SCECH hours for all online courses. You must already possess your standard or professional certification and have an assigned PIC number to receive SCECHs.
For more information, please review the information in the tabs below.
Teaching in a digital environment course is now SCECH approved.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are state-approved workshops, trainings, online courses, meetings, or conferences that are used for the renewal of educator certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). SCECHs equal the total instructional hours in a program/meeting.
In partnership with our SCECH Sponsor, GPS Solutions, #TEACH offers 12 SCECH hours for the course Teaching In a Digital Environment. You must already possess your standard or professional certification and have an assigned PIC number to receive SCECH’s.
MDE requires 6 credit hours or the equivalent every five years to renew your standard or professional certification. Every 25 SCECH hours equals 1 Credit hour.
Click Here for more information on Standard Certificate Renewal
Click Here for more information on Professional Certificate Renewal
To process your SCECH’s credits, we charge an administrative fee of $40 for this course. This includes checking the submitted work and processing the SCECH’s with the Michigan Department of Education.
#TEACH courses are now SCECH approved.
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are state-approved workshops, trainings, online courses, meetings, or conferences that are used for the renewal of educator certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). SCECHs equal the total instructional hours in a program/meeting.
In partnership with our SCECH Sponsor, GPS Solutions, #TEACH offers the equivalent of between 362 SCECH hours (Elementary & Secondary Certifications) and 438 SCECH hours (K-12 Certifications). You must already possess your standard or professional certification and have an assigned PIC number to receive SCECH’s. Additionally, you cannot receive SCECH credit for any courses that were waived.
MDE requires 6 credit hours or the equivalent every five years to renew your standard or professional certification. Every 25 SCECH hours equals 1 Credit hour. Therefore, 150 SCECH’s will meet the MDE requirement.
Click Here for more information on Standard Certificate Renewal
Click Here for more information on Professional Certificate Renewal
To process your SCECH’s credits, we charge an administrative fee of $1 per/hr. To complete your Application for SCECH Credit, please click the application button below.
Courses You Can Teach By Certification Area
This document serves as a guide for assigning staff to common or typical course titles offered in Michigan middle and high schools (6-12 departmentalized).
Special Requirements for ESL, World Language and Bilingual Endorsements
This document serves as a guide for special requirements in the listed endorsement areas.