Graduate Certificate in Education

The Graduate Certificate in Education/Graduate Certificate in Teaching is a non-degree program designed to enhance the professional development of educators. It may be ladderized towards a master’s or a doctorate degree, where appropriate, and an unlimited number of directed studies may be allowed. 

Admission Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree or the equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (four-point scale). A prospective student who does not meet the entry-level GPA requirement may be admitted under probationary status and given opportunity to meet this requirement by earning a 3.00 GPA at AIIAS during the first 12 semester hours.
2. Demonstrated English proficiency (see English Proficiency for professional master’s programs).

Prerequisites

1. A minimum of 2 credits in educational psychology. To meet this prerequisite, the student may take EDFN 518 Educational Psychology (2), which is offered at AIIAS as a graduate-level self-study module.
2. One year teaching experience or EDFN 510 Teaching Practicum (3).

Requirements

To complete the program and be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Education, the candidate must satisfactorily meet the following requirements:

1. Complete 17 semester hours of coursework from the MA program.
2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
3. Complete Service Learning requirement.
4. Develop an e-portfolio to showcase his/her work in meeting the professional competencies.