Successful completion of this course of study, in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for recommendation to the Michigan Department of Education for K-12 endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Cognitive Impairment. This program of study meets all requirements of the Council for Exceptional Children. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is ,?Cognitive Impairment.?

In order to pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are common for all teacher preparation programs, except that certain special education programs have additional requirements.

Each undergraduate student is responsible for applying to the teacher preparation program immediately after the semester in which the student has earned 56 credit hours. Transfer students with more than 56 credit hours should apply immediately after the semester in which they have earned 12 hours at EMU, including at least one course in their major. Students with 56 hours of transfer course work with a decision GPA of 3.0 may apply for admission to the teacher preparation program without 12 earned hours at EMU.

Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic and is a two phase process. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission.

Applications for the Initial Teacher Preparation Program at EMU are available within your my.emich account under the ?Student? tab. Submit your completed application to the Office of Academic Services once you have earned 56 credit hours.