Program Overview

The Northern Michigan GTC Program consists of a combination of coursework and fieldwork experience to prepare individuals to teach all subject areas in a self-contained elementary classroom. The format of the program is structured with adult learners in mind, offering a combination of online and hybrid courses, with occasional in-person meetings at GVSU’s Traverse City Regional Center. Upon completion of the Northern Michigan GTC Program, individuals will apply for their initial teaching certificate at the elementary level and will have earned graduate credit toward a master's degree in Instruction and Curriculum - Elementary Education.

Eligibility Requirements

Please note: It is important to first check in with your building principal OR Northwest Education Services about your eligibility as a grant participant. Your contact at Northwest Education Services is Matt Olson ([email protected]). 

In order to participate in the Northern Michigan GTC Program, individuals:

• must be employed by a school district in Northwest Education Services' region.
• must be seeking initial PK-6th grade certification.
• must live in Northern Michigan with the ability to occasionally visit GVSU’s Traverse City Regional Center for in-person meetings.
• must have an awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA or higher for the final 60 semester credits (waived if applicant holds a master’s degree).