PGCert in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Designed for licensed elementary teachers, this certificate adds an early childhood endorsement by building teachers' expertise in early childhood teaching methods and sound practice. The same coursework can count toward an emphasis in the education master's. Certificate-only students apply to the university as certificate or professional development students. They need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate grade point average. Details on required courses and admission procedures are listed in the graduate catalog. Prospective students should review those sections, contact the program coordinator with questions about fit and timing, and apply through the graduate admissions office. Certificate work can often support a later degree or a change in professional practice. Faculty advisors can help students fit the program around work and family schedules, and program staff can explain how the requirements apply to individual situations.