Graduate Teaching Certificate Online

Overview

The accredited online Advanced Teaching and Curriculum Certificate program meets the needs of in-service teachers in a variety of educational settings who seek advanced knowledge beyond that required for initial teacher certification in the areas of effective instruction, curriculum and assessment.

The program also provides opportunities to explore a variety of other roles in an educational setting including instructional leaders beyond the classroom, researchers in local, state, national, or international organizations, and professionals in foundations, associations, corporations, and private education institutions.

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Program Facets

Understanding of varying educational organizations and sectors
Expertise in developing, analyzing, implementing and evaluating instructional strategies
Leadership abilities
Organizational, cross cultural, interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills

State restrictions may apply to some programs. Learn more.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Required Courses
EDUC 530	Advanced Techniques in Instruction & Assessment	3.0
EDUC 533	Designing Virtual Communities	3.0
EDUC 537	Learning Disabilities II	3.0
EDUC 608	The Intercultural Learner	3.0
EDUC 714	Instructional and Curriculum Leadership	3.0
EDUC 813	Educational Issues Seminar	3.0
Total Credits		18.0

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Admissions Criteria

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
You must meet the PA State content course requirements for your specific area of certification. Content course reviews are conducted at time of application. Coursework missing from your undergraduate background or below the minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative average may be taken concurrently with the graduate program.

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
A 1000-1500 word essay describing why you're interested in pursuing the program and stating your intended area of certification (e.g. Elementary, Secondary English)
Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2017-2018 is $921 per credit. (A 25% discount off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1228 per credit)

This rate applies only to new online students.
- Students being readmitted to Drexel University must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2016-2017 Academic Year

Term	Classes Begin	Classes End	Exams Begin	Exams End
Fall 2016	September 19, 2016	December 3, 2016	December 5, 2016	December 10, 2016
Winter 2017	January 9, 2017	March 18, 2017	March 20, 2017	March 25, 2017
Spring 2017	April 3, 2017	June 10, 2017	June 12, 2017	June 16, 2017
Summer 2017	June 26, 2017	September 2, 2017	September 5, 2017	September 9, 2017

2017-2018 Academic Year

Term	Classes Begin	Classes End	Exams Begin	Exams End
Fall 2017	September 25, 2017	December 9, 2017	December 11, 2017	December 16, 2017
Winter 2018	January 8, 2018	March 17, 2018	March 19, 2018	March 24, 2018
Spring 2018	April 2, 2018	June 9, 2018	June 11, 2018	June 15, 2018
Summer 2018	June 25, 2018	September 1, 2018	September 4, 2018	September 8, 2018

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