Post-Master’s Certificate/Staff Development

This certificate program is designed for professionals who facilitate professional and personal growth in the life-long learning processes. It is appropriate for individuals who coordinate, communicate and provide staff development opportunities and resources throughout the learning community that support personal, professional and organizational growth.

Certificate Requirements:

I. Prerequisites

EDUC 500 - Introduction to Educational Research 3 (or equivalent)
EDUC 515 - Multicultural Perspectives 3

Choose one of the following three courses:

EDUC 511 - Child Development 3
EDUC 512 - Adolescent Psychology 3
EDUC 513 - Adult Learning 3

II. Required Certificate Courses

21 credits, including:

CUIN 510 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction 3
CUIN 512 - Models of Effective Instruction 3
CUIN 513 - Supervision and Leadership in Schools 3
CUIN 520 - Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction 3
CUIN 596 - Curriculum and Instruction Independent Study 1 to 4
AEDT 574 - Continuing Education for the Professional 3
AEDT 577 - Evaluation in Programs for Adult Learners 3

III. Other Requirements

Electives with advisor’s prior approval (6)