Secondary Education Licensure Graduate Certificate

This 23-credit certificate offers coursework towards Virginia teacher licensure to students enrolled in non-licensure graduate programs at Mason or those who already have a master's degree.

Admissions

Students must have satisfied the following requirements:

• a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
• an official College of Education and Human Development review of discipline-specific content competencies coursework
  (note: a minimum grade of C must have been attained in such coursework completed at Mason)
• two letters of recommendation from former or current employers or university professors, targeting work experiences and academic abilities
• resume
• goal statement (750-1000 words) that addresses the reasons for choosing this program.

See website for more information on the admissions process.

Policies

Prior to application for internship, students are required to complete all discipline-specific content competency requirements.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Banner Code: E1-CERG-SELC

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 23

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students enrolled in this program must earn a B or higher in all coursework.

Core Courses

Curriculum and Methods Courses

Advanced Curriculum and Methods Courses

Internship Courses