Graduate Certificate Programs in Elementary Education and Teaching

Wheelock College of Education Human DevelopmentProgramsElementary Education Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education.

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the subject matter necessary for elementary education curriculum (literacy, math, social studies, science) to plan curriculum and instruction.

Demonstrate pedagogical knowledge in elementary education subject-specific areas to deliver effective instruction.

Please note, prior coursework may be submitted for review to determine equivalency.

CH 515 Elementary Education Curriculum Methods (10 cr).

ME 503 Mathematics for Teaching: Algebra (4 cr).

ME 504 Mathematics for Teaching: Geometry (4 cr).

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Bilingual Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

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Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be effective practitioners knowledgeable current research in learning, teaching, and child development, and prepared to make informed decisions their educational practice.

Through expert-led, research-driven coursework, graduates of the Ed.M. program with (K-6) teacher certification will gain the perspective needed to understand learning as an active process in which students construct their own knowledge and understandings. Students will exit the program prepared to be teacher-researchers who reflect on their practice, and armed with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to act as change makers in the schools and communities they serve.

Elementary Education and Teaching typically takes 2 years to complete and includes:.

Graduates are expected to complete the required course sequence and satisfy their general education requirements, liberal arts credits, and complete their portfolio concurrently through completion of their coursework. Accepted students have 5 years to complete the program.

Graduates exiting the Ed.M. program with K-6 teacher certification will be prepared for immediate employment as a K-6 education practitioner in New Jersey public, private, and charter schools. Students have gone on to become art, theater, physical education, history, and other subject-specific educators.

The New Jersey Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to a teacher education program.

Generous GSE alumni, friends, and community members have established and continue to donate to than one dozen fellowships and scholarships to help deserving students reach their goals. These awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and or financial need. While these awards are competitive, interested students are encouraged to apply for consideration and submit the required materials. Students must also submit a FAFSA application to be eligible.

Our graduate certificate provides opportunities for elementary teachers in general education or special education to learn curricula design, specialized teaching techniques, program implementation, current research directions and findings, and translating research into elementary inclusive teaching practices.

Coursework and course activities will prepare you to implement evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.

Degree seeking students who plan to add a graduate certificate to their current degree program will apply for admission to the graduate certificate program before completion of their degree program.

Note: Federal financial aid can not be used to fund a graduate certificate if it is the only program in which you are enrolled.

The Teacher Leadership for Student Learning Certificate is designed for teachers who want to stay and lead from within the classroom. This program is best suited for educators currently teaching in the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 setting.

Will find the coursework useful to their professional development. Aspiring administrators may also find the content useful as principals and other instructional leaders must understand concepts of teacher leadership in order to effectively enact distributive leadership.

Within the certificate coursework, teachers will learn teacher leadership as well as the skills needed to engage in and lead teacher research, coach for student learning, facilitate high quality job-embedded learning at their schools, and develop a lens of equity.

Coursework in this certificate program can be applied to some advanced graduate degree programs in the USF College of Education.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education intended for those working as teachers and those working as professionals in other fields.

Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Some programs may have additional course fees.

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GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE TO LEAD THE WAY IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.

The Elementary Education Graduate Certificate can be tailored to serve a variety of career goals. For K-12 teachers licensed in areas other than elementary education, this graduate certificate can be used towards earning an additional endorsement in Elementary Education.

In addition to one elective course, the Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education requires the completion of the following courses:.

REED 530: Teaching Reading in the Elementary School.

Trends in methods, materials, basic approaches, skill development and assessment procedures for teaching reading at elementary school level.

MEDU 530: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School.

Teaching mathematics to diverse learners at the elementary level. Investigating mathematics subject matter, how children learn mathematics, and instructional strategies to enhance that learning.

SSCE 521: Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Middle Schools.

SCED 531: Teaching Science in the Elementary School.

Recent trends in methods, materials and content in teaching science to elementary students.

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The online Elementary Education Math Graduate Certificate at App State.

Note: Not all courses listed may be delivered to App State Online students.

Hold a bachelor degree in a discipline related to the chosen teaching area from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Note: Test scores are not required for this program.

Appalachian State programs that lead to a professional licensure or certificate are intended to prepare students for licensure or certification in North Carolina.

Initial teacher certification in elementary, kindergarten through grade 6, for college graduates.

Designed for college graduates seeking initial teacher certification in elementary, kindergarten through grade 6, this streamlined program of professional teacher preparation studies combines theory, research, field experience and practice.

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Initial teaching certification is the first step while additional certifications, endorsements and degrees add qualifications to an existing license.

The SUNY Oneonta Bilingual Education Advanced Certificate Program is offered fully online in response to the growing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 classrooms throughout New York. Housed within the university Elementary Education and Reading, the program is partially funded by a New York State Education Department (NYSED) grant that provides eligible students with tuition assistance of $400 per credit, which represents 85% of tuition costs (based on 2023-2024 tuition rates).

The Bilingual Education Advanced Certificate Program consists of five courses delivered fully online through the summer, fall, and spring semesters. Students are admitted for summer entry cohorts of 20 students per year (three semesters) who are guided in classroom practices that integrate pedagogy, experiential learning and research in multilingual multicultural school environments.

An initial certification in any content area other than library media or technology specialists .

12 study hours in a language other than English or demonstration of Intermediate Mid proficiency through the Oral Proficiency Interview-Computer (OPIc) by the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACFTL standards) Foreign Languages (ACFTL standards) and.

Employment in a school district by the fall of your admission to the program. You must submit the Letter of Agreement form signed by the school district where you are employed and will have access to a bilingual classroom.

Students must agree and sign the SUNY Oneonta Bilingual Education Tuition Assistance Agreement.

Students must pass the New York State Bilingual Education Assessment in a language other than English by the deadline stated in the Tuition Assistance Agreement form, or they must pay full tuition to the university.

Elementary Education and Teaching is a cohort model where students begin in the summer and end the program the following spring.

Elementary Education and Teaching includes a mentorship model where students are placed with mentor-teachers for the duration of the program. Students are assigned a mentor from a New York State (NYS) school district who has previously completed the BEC certification and has experience in the field. Students agree to have frequent online communication with mentors.

Students must take the required state exams during the summer after course completion, before the school academic year begins.

The program consists of 15 credits delivered online in the following order:.

FLED 5012 Second Language Acquisition and Literacy (3 s.h.) This course consists of a general introduction to the study of second language acquisition and literacy development considering linguistic theory and research. Topics will include a review of linguistic theories related to first and second language acquisition, as well as bilingual upbringing, and bi-culturalism. It includes understanding terminology and modes of research L1 inference in L2 learning, inter-language and code-switching processes of language transfer and literacy skills between L1 and L2 emotional and psychological factors in L2 learning fossilization and error analysis cognitive effects of different types of bilingualism cognitive processes involved in synthesizing and internalizing language rules for second language acquisition.

FLAN 5010 Linguistic for Foreign Language Education (3 s.h.) This course introduces the various branches of linguistics and linguistic diversity, emphasizing the history of linguistics, prescriptive and descriptive modes of language study with emphasis on practical application in the bilingual classroom. Topics will include linguistic theories, terminology and modes of research phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics both in general and as specific to the language focus of each student sociolinguistics concepts on bilingualism are observed, and comparative linguistics strategies are used to design activities aimed to nurture the Native Language Arts (NLSs) in bilingual students.

EDUC 5077 Issues in Diversity, Multicultural Education Bilingualism (3 s.h.) This course prepares teachers to be global citizens of the 21st century who are aware of diversity issues that touch individual learners as well as educational institutions, and to use that understanding to improve teaching and learning. Issues to be discussed include ethnicities, races, languages, socioeconomic status, regional geographic backgrounds, and exceptionalities (physical, mental, emotional), and teaching for social justice, with a special focus on emergent bilingual learners.

EDUC 5095 Methods of Teaching Core Subject Areas in the Native Language and English (3 s.h.) This course includes curriculum, assessment and methods of teaching used to teach core subject areas (mathematics, science, and social studies) to students who are English Language Learners, including those with disabilities, at both the elementary and secondary levels.

MA in Hispanic Studies from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Research areas: Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and use of Open Pedagogies in the foreign language classroom.

Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education with a Specialization in Language Literacy and Graduate Certificate of English Language Learner (ELL) Education from Michigan State University. equitable and inclusive assessment practices in elementary classrooms.

Become familiar with course syllabi and requirements at the start of each course and.

Help the student incorporate teaching and learning strategies at the school where they are teaching.

SUNY Oneonta offers Graduate and Teaching Assistantships to a number of full-time graduate students who are enrolled in degree programs. Assistantships are awarded by academic departments. Assistantships may involve tuition waivers and or stipends.

You will expand your knowledge, hone your skills and become a leader in your field. When you complete your degree program, you will join a network of successful alumni whose experiences at SUNY Oneonta opened new doors, fostered personal and professional growth, and enriched their careers.

Northeast Florida Center for Science Technology Engineering and Math Education (NEFSTEM).

Bachelor in Elementary Education K-6 Honors in Major.

A 15-credit certificate in elementary STEM education designed for elementary teachers throughout Northeast Florida. The purpose of the certificate is to enable elementary teachers to effectively integrate all the STEM disciplines as well as computational thinking. A unique feature of the certificate is the inclusion of creativity and innovation. This is important because quality STEM education can help foster creativity and innovation, both of which are important 21st century skills. Of note, this certificate can be used as a concentration in an M.Ed. program in elementary education.

There is evidence that students who are interested in STEM prior to middle school are likely to major in a STEM field in college. This certificate will equip elementary school teachers with the content and pedagogical knowledge and skills to use a project-based learning approach to engage their students in authentic STEM lessons.

Early, Elementary, Middle and Physical Education.

While today we offer a wide variety of degree programs and areas of study, our Teacher Education programs continue to be important cornerstones of our university.

Mission of the Early, Elementary, Middle and Physical Education.

At the University of Central Missouri, our Early, Elementary, Middle and Physical Education strives to develop and educate future teachers through our wide variety of degree and certificate programs.

Disciplines within the Early, Elementary, Middle and Physical Education.