The Master of Arts with Secondary Certification (MAC) program is designed to be an exemplary program in the field of clinically-based teacher preparation. The program is designed to be completed in two academic years. Those candidates who successfully complete program requirements and state of Michigan eligibility may earn their teaching license after the first year of the program. (Options such as study abroad may increase the overall credit total.)
Curriculum
As part of the teacher candidate’s preparation, UM-Flint faculty members work with MAC candidates and coordinate with the candidate’s mentor teacher. The candidate’s teaching abilities are observed by both university faculty and mentor teachers and cultivated throughout their teaching placements. Course seminars accompany field work and are offered through a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous online meetings.
Teacher Certification
The teacher candidate must pass at least one Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in a secondary education content area, and pass all academic and professional dispositions requirements in order to be eligible for a Michigan Interim Teaching Certificate. The program must be completed regardless of when the Interim Teaching Certificate is awarded.
Admission Information
The Graduate Programs Office serves as the primary source of information for all prospective graduate students, providing detailed guidance and resources to facilitate the application process. Up-to-date and comprehensive details regarding admissions procedures, requirements and deadlines can be found on the program page on the Graduate Programs website.
Transfer of Credit
Up to six (6) hours of graduate credit, including coursework as a UM-Flint non-candidate for degree or “Lifelong Learning” student, may be accepted for transfer into the program. All credit transfers must be approved by the Education Department faculty. Students seeking to transfer credits not designated as program requirements or electives should contact the appropriate faculty advisor. See Transfer of Credit in the Graduate Study section for additional information on University of Michigan-Flint policies regarding the transfer of graduate credit.
Time Limit for Degree Completion
A student in any UM-Flint master’s program is expected to complete all work within five years of the date of first enrollment in the program. Students exceeding this time limit must file a petition with the Academic Standards Committee. Petitions must describe explicitly the amount of work remaining and a timeline for completion. A student who fails to complete degree requirements within five years may be withdrawn and required to reapply for readmission. Courses that are older than five years may not be counted toward degree requirements.
Academic Rules and Regulations
See the Education (EDU) , College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE) and Graduate Study sections for rules and regulations pertaining to all CASE graduate programs.
