Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction from Elizabethtown College enhances educators' expertise in pedagogy, methods, and assessment, with a focus on social-emotional learning and learner development. Delivered online with flexible options, the 15-credit program can be completed in a year or less and provides a pathway to a master's degree. Graduates are equipped to advance their careers in diverse educational settings, including K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate training.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction from Elizabethtown College is designed for educators, training professionals, and curriculum developers seeking to enhance their expertise in less than a year. The program, offered in partnership with the College's Education Department, provides advanced training in pedagogy, methods, and assessment, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and the personal development of learners.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum mapping, theory, models, and pedagogical approaches
• Apply these models, theories, and pedagogical approaches in their own practice, across sociocultural contexts, and in diverse learning environments
• Display commitment and leadership for building learning communities through collaborative strategies
• Use and apply formal and informal assessment strategies to promote and evaluate the continual intellectual, social-emotional, and personal development of all learners
• Use and apply instructional technologies to promote and evaluate the continual intellectual, social-emotional, and personal development of all learners

Program Description:

The program consists of 15 credit hours of coursework and can be completed in one year or less. All credits can be applied towards Etown's M.Ed.

Teaching:

The program is delivered in an online format, with both synchronous and asynchronous options. This flexibility caters to the busy schedules of working educators.

Careers:

The Graduate Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction is a powerful tool for educators looking to upgrade their professional skills. It allows for the immediate application of theoretical knowledge into practical teaching settings. Graduates may find opportunities in various educational settings, including:

• K-12 schools
• Higher education institutions
• Corporate training programs
• Non-profit organizations
• Government agencies