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Driver Education Certification Courses in Michigan
Whether it’s the start of a new career, or the means for some additional income,
Central Michigan University’s driver education program offers a way to meet your
goal.
CMU is one of the leading universities in Michigan offering driver education
classes. As long as you meet the qualifications of the program and complete the
classes listed below, you will be on your way to becoming an approved driver
training instructor!
Criteria for Application
Before enrolling in a driver education instructor preparation program, all
students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver license that has
been in continuous effect for not less than 5 years immediately preceding
application;
- Have not accumulated 6 or more points under MCL 257.320 and have not received a
conviction for which 4 or more points were assessed under MCL 257.320a within
the 5 years preceding the date the application was submitted;
- Must meet the
criminal record criteria found in Section 59 of PA 384 of 2006 and the medical
record criteria found in Section 17 (3) (j) of PA 384 of 2006.
This
information can be found online at the Web address listed below. For complete
information on the Michigan Department of State Driver Education Instructor
Certification Requirements, please go to
www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627_40645_40650-138542--,00.html.
Driver
Education courses must be taken in sequence.
Driver Education Courses
EDU
550 (3)
Driver Education II: Driver Task Analysis
First of four courses to
prepare driver education instructors and provide them with the content knowledge
and skills necessary to teach driver education.
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EDU 551 (3)
Driver Education
II: Developing Classroom Instructional Knowledge
Second of four courses to
prepare driver education instructors; knowledge and skills needed to implement
classroom instruction, classroom management, and appropriate student evaluation.
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EDU 552 (3)
Driver Education II: Developing Vehicle Operational Skill
Third
of four courses to prepare prospective driver education instructors to conduct
instruction which develops vehicle operational skills for the novice driver. View Schedule
EDU 553 (3)
Driver Education II: Practicum in Driver Education
Fourth of four
courses preparing driver education instructors; classroom and in-car instruction
in approved driver education programs under the mentoring of cooperating driver
education teachers. View
Schedule