Section R. 338.7002b - Minimum English language standardRule 2b.
(1) Under section 16174(1)(d) of the code, MCL 333.16174, an applicant seeking licensure, registration, relicensure, if lapsed for more than 3 years, or reregistration, if lapsed for more than 3 years, shall 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 shall establish that the applicant meets 1 of the following:(a) The applicant's health professional educational program was taught in English.(b) The applicant supplies transcripts establishing that the applicant 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 an overall score of not less than 176 overall and 185 speaking on the Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) Examination.(e) 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.(f) 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.(g) 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.(h) The applicant obtained an overall score of not less than 55 on the 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET) developed by Michigan Language Assessment.(i) The applicant obtained an overall score of not less than 300 on the Occupational English Test (OET).(j) The applicant obtained an overall score of not less than 55 and not less than 50 on any section of the Pearson PTE Academic Examination.(k) 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.(l) The applicant obtained a score of not less than 725 on the reading and listening section, not less than 150 on the writing section, and not less than 160 on the speaking section of the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) within 2 years of the date of application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.7002b
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