Whether you’re preparing for a career in education or planning to transfer, Mid gives you a clear path forward. Build the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to become career-ready or take advantage of established transfer agreements that help make your next step more seamless. Wherever your journey leads, Mid moves you toward becoming a teacher.

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Job Outlook
  • 1,420
    Projected Annual Job Openings for Pre-School Teachers in Michigan
  • 2,410
    Projected Annual Job Openings for Elementary Teachers in Michigan
  • 4,300
    Projected Annual Job Openings for Teaching Assistants in Michigan

  • Sourced from ONetOnline.org.

Journeys begin here and lead beyond, Mid Moves You.

Mid Moves You

Your journey begins at Mid Michigan College with personalized guidance and support to explore your options and navigate your college experience. Tuition-free options make it easier than ever to get started. Whether you’re taking a small step or a bold leap... Mid Moves You.

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Transfer-Focused

Mid’s Early Childhood Education Enhanced Transfer Pathway prepares you to earn your bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with this 100% online pathway, attending 3 years at Mid and 1 year at Northern Michigan University. Explore this option to see if it meets your goals.

Mid’s Early Childhood Education Transfer Pathway is 100% online and prepares you to succeed in the pursuit of an advanced degree. This pathway is built to transfer directly into Central Michigan University’s Early Childhood Development & Learning Program in the Birth to Kindergarten band, which is 100% online, and in the Pre-K to Grade Three band, which requires online and face-to-face courses. CMU's program allows you to teach in non-elementary school settings such as child care centers, head start programs, preschools, etc.

Mid's Elementary Education Pathway prepares you for success in four-year college and university programs. Our Elementary Education Transfer Pathway aligns with Central Michigan University's Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. What does this mean? It means your credits will seamlessly transfer to a program that certifies you to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. In fact, you'll be able to transfer 60-64 credits directly to CMU.

Career-Ready

Mid’s Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Pathway allows you to develop required skills through hands-on learning, as you gain a broad knowledge of general education topics and skills. You'll gain 200+ hours of real-world work experience in early education settings both on and off campus.

The Early Childhood Education Training Credential Pathway allows you to develop targeted ECE skills, and the credential can be completed in just two semesters so you can enter the workforce fast. Plus, after you've earned your ECE Training Credential, you can ladder those credits into our Associate Degree Pathway—saving you time and money as you continue your education.

More Paths to Becoming a Teacher Available at Mid!

Para-to-Pro with Alma College

  • Paraeducators can begin their journey toward becoming a special education teacher with the flexible, online Para-to-Pro Pathway, which includes one year at Mid and years 2, 3, and 4 at Alma College.
  • Paraeducators in Michigan schools interested in becoming Special Education Teachers now have a flexible online option designed for working professionals that lets you keep working while earning your teaching licensure. Plus, you'll earn credit for Clinical Experience Requirements in your current career.
  • Next Steps Learn More, Register with Alma College, Apply to Mid, Meet with your Mid Mentor to register for courses.
  • Learn more to see if this opportunity at Alma College is your best fit.

100% Online Bachelor's Degree with Northern Michigan University

  • Earn your bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with this 100% online pathway, attending 3 years at Mid and 1 year at Northern.
  • 90 Credits at Mid + 30 Credits at NMU = you're ready to seek certifiation through the Michigan Department of Education to teach from the Birth to Kindergarten level.
  • 100% Online Flexibility - Big Savings - Seamless Transfer
  • Explore this option to see if it meets your goals.

Start Teaching Fast with Schoolcraft

  • Have a bachelor's degree? Become a teacher through this accelerated pathway partnership between Mid and Schoolcraft.
  • Step 1: Apply to Mid, complete pre-certification coursework, and pass the MTTC to earn an Interim Teaching Certificate that lets you begin teaching in the classroom.
  • Step 2 Transfer seamlessly to Schoolcraft, Complete 3 years of mentoring, coaching, and coursework, and earn your Teaching Certificate. 
  • Certify in Elementary/Early Education PK-3 + 3-6, Secondary Education 6-12, or Education K-12.
  • ARC offers online courses—a great fit for busy adult learners—and a streamlined path for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree. Learn more about how this works and how it can help you.

Turn Your CDA Into College Credit!

  • Leverage your Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification to receive up to 12 college credits on your way to an associate degree.
  • Eaern your CDA Credential by completing 120 training hours, a portfolio, and CDA Exam.
  • Apply to Mid Michigan College at midmich.edu/apply
  • Meet with your Mid Mentor. Tell them you have a CDA and provide a copy. 
  • See the 12 credits you've earned with your CDA and register for your remaining courses.
  • Learn how to take advantage of this opportunity today!

Starting at Mid and transferring to a four-year school can save you, on average, over $18,000 off the cost of your bachelor’s degree.*

You’re worried that Mid credits won’t transfer. We get it, this is a big concern. The good news? You don’t need to worry! By starting with your end goal in mind, we customize a transfer-focused pathway that works for you and your intended destination college or university.

Preparing for a career after you graduate? That’s great! Mid students often complete internships and earn industry-recognized certifications that prepare them for real-world work.

And along the way, you’ll receive personalized advice from your Mid Mentor and support from teams across the College who are committed to your success.

Students who graduate with education-related degrees often work in careers like

  • Preschool Teacher
  • Daycare Director
  • Childcare Director
  • Teacher Assistant
  • Education Coordinator
  • Preschool Director
  • Program Coordinator
  • Elementary Teacher
  • Middle/High School Teacher
  • Guidance Counselor
  • K-12 Administration

FREE Most Mid students attend tuition free with Reconnect or the Community College Guarantee.

SUCCEED Mid Mentors provide personalized support throughout your journey at Mid.

Prepare to teach the next generation.

  • Elementary and Early Childhood Education pathways
  • Affordable start toward a teaching career
  • Transfer opportunities to bachelor's programs
  • Classroom readiness and teaching preparation
  • Supportive faculty and student-focused learning

Ryan Cutler student testimonial
“With the College close to home, flexible online options, and smaller class sizes, I’m able to manage my responsibilities while continuing my education.”

-- Ryan

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