GradCert Education: Initial Teacher Licensure - Secondary

The Graduate Certificate in Education, ITL - Secondary degree is designed as a dynamic program to meet the needs of education professionals as they seek initial state licensure. The degree is awarded after successful completion of 30 semester hours.

The program is designed using the cohort model with a group of participants completing all requirements in a one-year cycle. New cohorts may begin each year.

Admission to the program follows the stated guidelines for graduate admission procedures outlined in the university catalog. Additionally, students must provide three letters of reference, proof of working with youth, and a statement of purpose.

All CMU program completers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking, communication fluency, quantitative fluency, and specialized knowledge/applied learning. In addition to these campus-wide student learning outcomes, all recipients of this Graduate Certificate will be able to: