Students finishing their fifth-year internship as part of the MSU teacher preparation program must complete a few more steps to become certified.
K-12 Professional Certification
The College of Education offers guidance and preparation leading to professional certification for teachers (elementary and secondary levels), administrators and school psychologists. MSU also offers preparation for occupational certification in Vocational Agriscience and Natural Resources. A recommendation from MSU for any type of certificate or endorsement requires that the applicant submit an application to the MSU Certification Office and to MOECS.
Use this site as a resource on how to become certified in a particular field or learn how to add an endorsement to your resume. All how-to steps link to the MSU Academic Programs Catalog. Contact a member of our team if you have specific questions!
Become certified as a …
- Building principal: Contact Melissa Usiak
- Central Office Leader: Contact Julie Helber
- Classroom Teacher: See the Teacher Preparation Program website for general details or speak to a College of Education Advisor
Already certified as a teacher and wanting to add another endorsement to your license? Add an endorsement in …
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Contact Carey Ommen
- Reading or Reading Specialist: Contact MATC Advisor
- Special Education – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Contact Erin Hamilton
- Special Education – Learning Disabilities (LD): Contact Erin Hamilton
- More options: Contact Carey Ommen
Have a bachelor’s degree and want to become a teacher? MSU has a innovative teacher certification pathways in the following areas:
- World Languages – Chinese or Spanish: Contact Gina McGarey
