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The early childhood endorsement (ZA) certifies graduates to teach in pre-kindergarten through grade three classrooms (ages 0-8).

Early Childhood Endorsement Endorsement Requirements:
  • Valid State of Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
  • Successful completion of 22 credit hours/7 courses required by Northern Michigan University and approved by the Michigan Department of Education
  • Completion of a 300-clock-hour field experience in two of the following: infant/toddler, pre-primary or primary school age children
  • Passing score on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in the area of early childhood education (ZA) test No. 682. Registration materials available at www.mttc.nesinc.com.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education department page.

Total Credits Required 22
ED 551 Child Development and Learning 3
ED 552 Designing Learning Environments for Young Children 3
ED 553 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education 3
ED 554 Guidance and Cooperative Learning 3
ED 555 Family and Community Relationships 3
ED 556 Assessment of Young Children 3
ED 557 Early Childhood Internship with Seminar 4


Bulletin Year: Fall 2009 - Summer 2011 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.