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Important
Dates & Deadlines
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Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. |
You MUST BEGIN your application by applying on-line click here
To COMPLETE the application process see the "Check-List" of requirements. All the forms you need are highlighted and underlined on the checklist click here
**MICHIGAN TEST FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION**
Students must take/pass Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification in major and minor areas of study (required for certification). It is recommended that a student enroll for these tests prior to certification. Most major/minor coursework should be completed. Objectives for all tests and sample test questions are available on-line at www.mttc.nesinc.com.
Apply for permission to student teach:
By 1st Friday in November
for
those planning to student teach
Fall Semester of final year
By 1st Friday in March
for
those planning to student teach
Spring
Semester of final year
**CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK/FINGERPRINTING**
All education students are required to have a criminal background check that involves fingerprinting prior to student teaching (in August for Fall semester student teachers and December for Spring semester student teachers).
Information/registration
for fingerprinting click here
Adult/Child CPR and First Aid Certification are required by the Michigan Department of Education for all teacher education candidates at the time of their recommendation to the State Department for a teaching certificate. Hope College offers two certification sessions each academic year for upper level education students. The certification completed on campus is valid for two years. For information and/or to register for First Aid/CPR Training CLICK HERE.