Meeting State Requirements for Michigan Teachers
More than 20,000 teachers from Michigan have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Michigan Renewal Requirements
Standard Certificate Renewal
Standard Renewal
- Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Teaching Channel).
OR An education-related masters or higher degree earned at any time from a regionally accredited college or university (may be used one time to renew the Standard Teaching Certificate).
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
Progression To Professional Teaching Certificate
After holding a Standard Teaching Certificate, you may advance to a Professional Teaching Certificate by meeting these five requirements:
- Complete three years of successful teaching.
- Complete six (6) semester hours of reading methods course work as an elementary teacher, or three (3) semester hours as a secondary teacher. If you completed your teacher preparation program in Michigan since 1985, you have met this requirement.
- Choose from a variety of 3-credit reading courses.
- Complete three (3) semester hours of reading diagnostics and remediation, including a field experience. We recommend SPED 645 through Andrews University to complete this requirement.
- Complete 150 hours of education-related professional learning or hold an education related master’s degree. This equates to six (6) semester credit hours, so you can choose two 3-credit courses from our course catalog to meet this requirement.
NOTE: A school administrator who holds a valid Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate shall be considered as meeting the Education-Related Professional Learning requirement upon evaluation.
Professional & Advanced Professional Certificate Renewal
Professional Renewal
- Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Teaching Channel)
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
School Administrator Certificate Renewal
Administrator Renewal
- Complete 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning (equivalent to 6 semester credits at Teaching Channel);
- A valid out-of-state certificate, appropriate for K-12 administration may be used one time.
NOTE: A school administrator who holds a valid Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate shall be considered as meeting the Education-Related Professional Learning requirement upon evaluation.
School Counselor Credential Renewal
The role of the Michigan school counselor can be fulfilled by individuals who hold either of the following renewable credentials:
- School Counselor License (SCL)
- Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement
Meet renewal requirements with 150 hours of Education Related Professional Learning
50 hours must be specific to college and career preparation and accrued as follows:
- 25 Hours – college preparation and selection
- 25 Hours – career consultation; 5 of which must include the exploration of military career options
The remaining 100 hours may be earned through DPPD, SCECHs, or college credit. Select the following Teaching Channel credit-based courses to meet this requirement:
- One 3-credit graduate-level continuing education course (equivalent to 75 professional learning hours)
- One 1-credit graduate-level continuing education course (equivalent to 25 professional learning hours)
Michigan University Partner
Michigan University Partner
Andrews University, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
Interested in checking out our full University Partner line-up? Click here for more info: University Partners
Select from our 1, 2 and 3 credit courses to meet your Michigan certificate renewal needs.
For more information, visit the Michigan Department of Education(Open Link in new tab).
Advance Your Salary
Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education (ACE).
Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC.
Not sure which University Partner to choose?
ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
Interested in checking out our full University Partner line-up? Click here for more info: University Partners
Professional Learning Hours & Credit Conversion
- 1 Teaching Channel graduate-level continuing education credit = 25 professional learning hours
- 1 SCECH = 1 professional learning hour
6 Teaching Channel graduate-level continuing education credits = 150 SCECHs
Each Teaching Channel 3-credit course requires approximately 45 hours for course completion.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $207.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $405.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $810.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.
University Partners for Michigan Educators
Andrews University, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
Not sure which university partner to choose? American College of Education(Open Link in new tab) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
