Section R. 338.7002b - Minimum English language standardRule 2b.
(1) Pursuant to section 16174(1)(d) of the code, MCL 333.16174, an applicant seeking licensure or registration must demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language under the minimum standards established by the department.(2) To demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language, the applicant must establish that he or she meets 1 of the following:(a) The applicant's health professional educational program was taught in English.(b) The applicant supplies transcripts establishing that he or she earned not less than 60 college level credits from an English-speaking undergraduate or graduate school.(c) The applicant's credentials and English proficiency have been evaluated and determined to be equivalent to the credentials required in this state by a board-approved credentialing agency.(d) The applicant obtained a passing score of 650 or higher on the Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) test developed by Michigan Language Assessment, as demonstrated by a certificate of competency or certificate of competency with honors.(e) The applicant obtained a passing score of 650 or higher on the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) test developed by Michigan Language Assessment, as demonstrated by a certificate of proficiency or certificate of proficiency with honors.(f) The applicant obtained a total score of not less than 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test within 2 years of the date of application.(g) The applicant obtained an overall score of not less than 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET) developed by Michigan Language Assessment.(h) The applicant obtained an overall score of not less than 300 on the Occupational English Test (OET).(i) The applicant obtained a total score of not less than 80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL-IBT) administered by the Educational Testing Service within 2 years of the date of application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7002b
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