Michigan Teacher Education Programs

(found programs from 40 schools)

MI Dept of Education:: http://www.michigan.gov/mde
Teacher Certification in MI:: Michigan Teacher Certification Info

Follow the links below to find schools offering different types of teacher education programs in Michigan. If you are trying to become a teacher, and you plan on working in Michigan, you should definitely take a look at the Department of Education’s website (links at the top of this page). The individual states make a lot of their own decisions about how teachers need to be prepared, which degree programs are "approved", etc.

Also, as a rule, you should contact multiple schools if you are seriously considering going back for a degree or certificate in education. There can sometimes be very significant differences in tuition, admissions requirements, and so on, even between schools that you might think are very similar. So, it’s always a good idea to contact a number of schools and do a little comparison shopping.

Overview

For nature lovers, Michigan has much to offer. The state is home to the world’s longest freshwater coastline, beautiful lakes, bountiful orchards and over 100 scenic lighthouses. Water sports and golf are popular among the locals, as are the state’s many national parks.

Teacher Education in Michigan

Funding opportunities for education students in Michigan include the Michigan Education Association scholarship, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship and the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Miriam Schaefer Award. Many Michigan Universities offer school-specific scholarships. For example, the University of Western Michigan offers the Margaret Isobel Black Scholarship, Jane Blackburn Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduates in Elementary Education, Lofton Burge Educational Scholarship and more.

Teaching Careers in Michigan

The mean annual salary for teachers in Michigan is $49,720 although exact salaries vary depending on level of experience and position. In order to become a teacher in Michigan you must hold at least bachelor’s degree and graduate from an accredited teacher’s training program. You must also pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) and become first-aid/CPR certified.