Wayne State University's College of Education is approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the following areas: Teacher Certification (alternative route, experimental, and traditional), School Administrator Certification (traditional), Special Education Administrator Approvals, School Counselor License, and School Psychologist Certification. The following menu items address Administrator and Teacher certification and Special Education Administrator approval processes. School Counselor licenses and School Psychologist certificates are completed in the graduate program.
The Michigan Department of Education issues an Administrator Certificate with two basic endorsements: Elementary and Secondary Administrator K-12 (requires a master's from an accredited institution and completed coursework in educational leadership and administration from an approved administrator preparation program) and Central Office Administrator. The following courses are the approved academic requirements for the endorsements listed below, beginning with the spring/summer 2016 semester. Returning students following any interruption of three or more semesters of continuous enrollment must meet all current requirements. In such cases, additional coursework may be required to meet current state Standards for Principals and Central Office Administrators.
23 Semester Hours Initial certification as an Elementary and Secondary Administrator K-12 may be completed as part of a master's program or as part of an Education Specialist Certificate program. However, the applicant may not be recommended until the master's has been awarded. Degree completion requires additional coursework. Following admission to the program, the student should meet with their advisor during the first semester to complete a Plan of Work.
| Course Requirements | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| EDA 7625 Leadership, Administration and the Principalship | 4 |
| EDA 7660 Administrative Leadership in School-Community Relations | 3 |
| EDA 7675 Public School Finance and Budgeting | 4 |
| EDA 7690 Introduction to Michigan School Law | 4 |
| EDA 8650 Staff Development and School Improvement | 3 |
| EDA 8990 Internship in Administration (minimum of 216 internship hrs. in building-level administration) | 3 |
| IT 6135 Technology Applications in School Administration | 2 |
Note: Semester credits or SCECHs (formerly SB-CEUs) must have been completed within the five-year period preceding the date of application and after the issue date of the previous certificate.
*Credits completed at approved out-of-state four-year EPI are also acceptable.
The admission application is online and the application is for all students (new and returning), unless you are a current student in a graduate program at Wayne State, and you are adding an additional program. For admission information and questions for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership: LaSondra Dawn
Academic Services Officer
313-577-1605
ag1646@wayne.edu For admission information and questions for the Education Specialist Certificate in General Administration and Supervision: Mary Waker, Ed.D., academic services officer
313-577-1605
m.waker@wayne.edu For individuals adding an endorsement only (not earning the master's degree or specialist certificate): Deborah A. Gibson, certification and graduate officer
313-577-1606
deborah.gibson@wayne.edu For program information and questions: Carla Harting, Ph.D., program coordinator
313-577-1675
Carla.Harting@wayne.edu
Assistance is available during regular business hours but not during evenings, weekends, and state government holidays.
For questions after a MOECS application has been submitted:
Sonya Landrum
313-577-1635
aj0044@wayne.edu
Special Education Administration: Director and Supervisor of Special Education Approval Our Special Education Administration program is a post-master's program completed as part of the requirements for the Education Specialist Certificate in General Administration and Supervision, leading to full approval as a director of special education or as a supervisor of special education. Contact:
Admission and program information:
Carla Harting, Ph.D., program coordinator
313-577-1675
Carla.Harting@wayne.edu Approval application:
Deborah A. Gibson, certification and graduate officer313-577-1606
deborah.gibson@wayne.edu
The admission application is online and the application is for all students (new and returning), unless you are a current student in a graduate program at Wayne State, and you are adding an additional program.
Course Requirements
30 semester hours The following coursework must be completed post-master's. The courses are part of our Educational Specialist Certificate in General Administration and Supervision. Additional courses are required for the Specialist Certificate. Following admission to the program, the student should meet with their advisor during the first semester to complete a Plan of Work.
| Course Requirements | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| EDA 7660 Administrative Leadership in School-Community Relations | 3 |
| EDA 7675 Public School Finance and Budgeting | 4 |
| EDA 7800 Administration and Supervision of Special Education | 4 |
| EDA 7810 Michigan Special Education Law | 4 |
| EDA 7820 Emergent Policies in Special Education Administration | 2 |
| EDA 7830 Practicum in Special Education Administration & Supervision | 3 |
| EDA 8630 Supervision of Instruction | 4 |
| EDA 8650 Staff Development and School Improvement | 3 |
| LDT 8135 Technology Applications in Central Administration | 3 |
Applications for approval are initiated by an employer with verification of the applicant's certification and experience requirements by an intermediate school district or regional education service agency. Wayne State, as the education preparation institution, verifies program admission, enrollment and completion of academic requirements for the appropriate approval.
Note: Continuation of temporary approval is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of at least six semester or equivalent hours of required credit toward full approval before the beginning of the next school year.
Course Requirements
18 semester hours The following coursework, part of the Educational Specialist Certificate in General Administration and Supervision, must be completed post-master's. Additional courses are required for the specialist certificate. Following admission to the program, the student should meet with their advisor during the first semester to complete a Plan of Work.
| Course Requirements | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| EDA 7660 Administrative Leadership in School-Community Relations | 3 |
| EDA 7800 Administration and Supervision of Special Education | 4 |
| EDA 7810 Michigan Special Education Law | 4 |
| EDA 8630 Supervision of Instruction | 4 |
| LDT 8135 Technology Applications in Central Administration | 3 |
Applications for approval are initiated by an employer with verification of the applicant's certification and experience requirements by an intermediate school district or regional education service agency. Wayne State University, as the education preparation institution, verifies program admission, enrollment and completion of academic requirements for the appropriate approval.
Note: Continuation of temporary approval is dependent upon the satisfactory completion at least six semester or equivalent hours of required credit toward full approval before the beginning of the next school year.
The Michigan Department of Education issues two basic teaching certificates: elementary (all subjects, grades K through 5; major and minor subject areas in grades 6 through 8; all subjects, grades K through 8 in a self-contained classroom) and secondary (major and minor subject areas in grades 6 through 12). Some majors such as art, health and physical education, music, and special education cover all grades, K through 12. Teaching endorsements may be added to any certificate by completing requirements for academic majors and/or minors in accordance with state regulations. When adding an additional endorsement, the individual must also pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in that subject area and meet the requirements for a clinical experience in the endorsement area and level being added.
Because the Michigan Department of Education requires institutions to use original score reports to verify test scores, Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) examination scores must be sent directly to Wayne State University by Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson, the MTTC testing agency. When registering for the MTTC, select "Wayne State University (31)" as a "College or University to Receive Scores." If your examination scores were not released to Wayne State, please request an original score report from Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson. From the Score Report Explanation link on the MTTC website, select "Test Results Request Form" and enter 31 for the institutional code.
For additional assistance or information contact the appropriate undergraduate advisor from the online listing.
For additional assistance or information:
Beverly Schneider, academic advisor in Teacher Education
313-577-0915
beverly.schneider@wayne.edu
Specific questions regarding World Languages, ESL and BBE:
Lori Lucas, program coordinator for Bilingual/Bicultural Education
313-577-0964
ac1272@wayne.edu
Applications for the Professional/Occupational Certificates and renewals of all certificates should be submitted to the Michigan Department of Education through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). Initial Instructions for Access MOECS