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Home / Academics / Education, Human & Social Services / Elementary and Secondary Education / ARC Details / Program Length

How long is Schoolcraft’s ARC program?


Initial Teacher Certification

Pre-certification Coursework
3-4 courses (depends on certification)
1 to 2 semesters
Interim Teaching Certificate Awarded
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 1 course
1 Year
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 1-2 courses (depends on certification)
1 Year
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 1 course
1 Year
Standard Teaching Certificate Awarded
Total 3.5-4 Years

Adding Additional Endorsements

Pre-certification Coursework
0-4 courses (depends on Individual Student Plan)
0 to 2 semesters
Interim Teaching Certificate Awarded in New Endorsement Area(s)
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 0-1 course (depends on Individual Student Plan)
1 Year
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 0-2 courses (depends on Individual Student Plan)
1 Year
Effective Teaching Under Interim Teaching Certification
  • Peer Mentoring and Instructional Coaching
  • 1 course
1 Year
New Endorsement Areas Move to Standard or Professional Teaching Certificate
Total 3-4 Years

Additional information on the Interim Teaching Certificate: Visit the Michigan Department of Education to learn more about the Interim Teaching Certificate and Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification or Endorsement.

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