Program Overview

Online Teaching for Grades K-12 (Graduate Certificate)

Program Description

The Online Teaching for Grades K-12 (Graduate Certificate) program prepares educators to design systems for learning within a broad range of organizations. The curriculum includes practical application of research on learning, design methods, and organizational dynamics. Students who complete the certificate program are prepared to be effective members and leaders of teams who redesign education in pre-K--20 and other settings.

At a Glance

• College/school: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
• Location: Tempe or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The certificate requires 15 credit hours, including the required capstone course (EDT 580). The certificate requires five courses, each consisting of three credit hours. The culminating experience is an electronic portfolio that is completed in EDT 580.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
  • U.S. applicants
  • International applicants
  • English proficiency
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  1. Graduate admission application and application fee
  2. Official transcripts
  3. Personal statement describing the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree
  4. Resume
  5. Proof of English proficiency
• Additional Application Information: An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
• International students who need an F1 or J1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program prior to being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the USA on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
• Applicants should have at least one year of professional education experience.

Tuition Information

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