As of January 1, 2018, the Michigan Department of Education is phasing out the following endorsements.

• Bilingual Other (YL)
• Communication Arts (AX)
• Computer Science (NR)
• Dance (MH)
• Fine Arts (OX)
• Journalism (BC)
• Marketing Education (GM)
• Polish (FI)
• Recreation (MD)
• Russian (FE)
• Sociology (CF)
• Visual Arts Education Specialist (LZ)

Candidates seeking any of the endorsements listed above must complete all program requirements and pass the required MTTC test no later than July 1, 2021. MTTC tests are valid for five years; therefore, the Michigan Department of Education will no longer issue endorsements in these areas after July 1, 2026.

For information about which tests you must take and endorsement information, contact your advisor or the certification officer at your institution. For any other questions, please Contact Us.