Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
School Administrator Certification Code
Section R. 380.104 - School administrator (1246(1) (b)) certificate and endorsements; Michigan traditional school administrator preparation program

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 380.104

Current through Vol. 25-4, March 15, 2025

Rule 4.

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a school administrator (1246(1) (b)) certificate with PK-12 building endorsement to an applicant who satisfies both of the following:

(a) Possession of a masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

(b) Completion of a Michigan approved school administrator preparation program at least at the masters degree level, including at least 18 semester hours of graduate credit in PK-12 school administration.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a school administrator (1246(1)(b)) certificate with central office endorsement to an applicant who satisfies both of the following:

(a) Possession of a masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

(b) Completion of at least 21 semester hours of credit at the post-masters degree level in a Michigan approved school administrator preparation program, including advanced studies in PK-12 district level school administration.

(3) Credit completed in a Michigan approved school administrator preparation program for 1 level of endorsement under this rule applies toward an endorsement at the other level if the credit meets the approved program requirements.

(4) An individual who completes a Michigan approved school administrator preparation program shall apply to the department for a school administrator (1246(1)(b)) certificate.

(5) The Michigan approved school administrator preparation program provider shall recommend that the superintendent of public instruction issue a school administrator (1246(1)(b)) certificate to the applicant.

(6) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a school administrator (1246(1)(b)) certificate based on the recommendation of the Michigan approved school administrator preparation program provider.

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