Transition your career into teaching
SAU’s Post-Bachelor’s Accelerated Certification to Teach (PACT) is a non-degree initial teaching certification program designed to certify individuals with a bachelor’s degree who wish to obtain a standard teaching certificate in elementary education in the State of Michigan.
Earn your certificate in as little as 12 months!
Key Courses
As a student in the 27 credit PACT program, you will learn lesson and unit planning, current trends in education, integration of technology into instruction, teaching science, math, reading, language arts, and social studies, and effective classroom management, assessment and instruction. You will also complete two internship blocks in your own classroom or someone else’s classroom with a mentor teacher and a university supervisor to provide the necessary coaching, mentorship, and support.
School of Education
The School of Education is rooted in the belief that teaching is a calling to lead and serve. Known for producing compassionate, confident educators, the school emphasizes practical experience, faith integration, and a deep understanding of how students learn and thrive. Its graduates are making a difference in classrooms and communities across the country.
Career Pathways
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.
