Graduate Certificate Programs
Enhance your degree with a graduate or undergraduate certificate that will give you specialized training in your area of interest. We offer add-on licensure and non-licensure opportunities.
Add-On Licensure
Forms
Gifted Education Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is specifically geared toward individuals who have an interest in meeting the needs of students who are gifted. For individuals who already have a teaching license, completion of this certificate qualifies for the add-on endorsement in Gifted education (45-hour practicum required for add-on endorsement).
- EDUC 526 – Principles and Practices in Gifted Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 620 – Organization and Design of Gifted Ed Programs – 3 Credits
- EDUC 621 – Educational Assessment for Special Needs – 3 Credits
- EDUC 627 – Readings and Research in Gifted Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 598 or 698* – Practicum or Directed Practicum* – 3 Credits
- Total Credit Hours: 12 (15*)
*Candidates seeking to add the Gifted endorsement to an existing teaching license must enroll in EDUC 598 (for certificate candidates) or 698 (for degree candidates) to complete the required field experience hours. Candidates pursuing this endorsement must complete the School of Education Gates.
Preschool Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Preschool Studies is specifically geared toward individuals who have an interest in teaching/directing preschool programs. For individuals who already have an elementary teaching license, completion of this certificate qualifies for the add-on endorsement in Early Childhood for 3- and 4-Year Olds (45-hour practicum required for add-on endorsement).
- EDUC 501 – Advanced Child Development – 3 Credits
- EDUC 653 – Current Issues in Early Childhood Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 670 – Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood – 3 Credits
- EDUC 598 or 698* – Practicum or Directed Practicum*
- Total Credit Hours: 9 (12*)
*Candidates seeking to add the Early Childhood endorsement for 3- and 4-year olds to an existing teaching license must enroll in EDUC 598 (for certificate candidates) or 698 (for degree candidates) to complete the required field experience hours. Candidates pursuing this endorsement must complete the School of Education Gates.
Other Certificates (Non-Licensure)
Preschool Certificate (Undergraduate)
The Undergraduate Certificate in Preschool Studies is designed to establish a firm understanding of preschool development and behavior from a Christian perspective.
- EDUC 200 – Principles of Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 205 – Learning Theory & Portfolio Development – 3 Credits
- EDUC 210 – Early Childhood Education Fundamentals – 3 Credits
- EDUC 215 – Wellness in the Early Childhood Setting – 3 Credits
- PSYC 210 – Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits
- PSYC 221 – Psychology of Childhood – 3 Credits
- Total Credits: 18
Autism Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Autism Education is specifically geared toward individuals with an interest in providing for the challenges of students within the autism spectrum.
- EDUC 627 – Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder & Assessment – 3 Credits
- EDUC 628 – Communication, Language & Sensory Aspects for Autism – 3 Credits
- EDUC 624 – Classroom Management – 3 Credits
- Total Credit Hours: 9
Educational Technology and Online Instruction
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology and Online Instruction is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of instructional technology.
- EDUC 629 – Technology and Diversity – 3 Credits
- EDUC 631 – Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning – 3 Credits
- EDUC 633 – Principles of Design & Management in Educational Technology and Online Learning – 3 Credits
- Total Credit Hours: 9
Middle Grades Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Middle Grades is specifically geared toward individuals with an interest in middle-grade students. While completion of this certificate does not gain access to teacher licensure, it will enhance knowledge and skills about the middle grades.
- EDUC 601 – Professional Development in Middle Grades Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 602 – Young Adolescents, Schools, and Communities – 3 Credits
- EDUC 635 – Teaching Science in the Middle School – 3 Credits
or - EDUC 637 – Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School – 3 Credits
- Total Credit Hours: 9
School Leadership Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in School Leadership is specifically geared toward individuals with an interest in leadership in educational settings. While completion of this certificate does not gain access to teacher licensure, it will enhance leadership knowledge and skills.
- EDUC 642 – Leadership and Supervision in Education – 3 Credits
- EDUC 643 – Contemporary Issues in Education Policy – 3 Credits
- EDUC 644 – School Leadership in Diverse Settings – 3 Credits
- Total Credit Hours: 9