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American University Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Teaching (Graduate Certificate)
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Offered by the School of Education, Teaching and Health , College of Arts and Sciences , this teacher certification program is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in the arts, sciences, or humanities and several years of responsible work experience. Students complete the program and must pass certification (licensure) in the District of Columbia and through such certification are eligible for reciprocal certification in over 40 states. Some states may require additional courses or examinations. The certificate program may be taken in early childhood education, elementary, secondary, K-12, or English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) teaching.
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Admission to the Program
Applications must include transcripts of all college work, AARTS transcripts or equivalent, a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work and in all graduate work, a statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendations. Admission to the certificate program constitutes admission to the Teacher Education Program. To be admitted students must earn a passing score on the PRAXIS CORE or equivalency exam as set by the District of Columbia. The College of Arts and Sciences uses a rolling admissions process and applications are accepted at all times. Certificate Requirements
- 24-30 credit hours of approved graduate work, including 6 credit hours of student teaching, with grades of C or better, and at least 9-12 credit hours at the 600-level or above. For secondary certification, specific coursework in the subject area to be taught may be needed to meet requirements for certification. Grades of C- or D in certificate program courses are not accepted toward the fulfillment of certificate requirements, although these grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses in order to be awarded a certificate. Students in certificate programs must take a minimum of 6 credit hours during each 12-month period and complete the certificate in four years. International students must enroll in 9 credit hours each semester (except for summer). A maximum of 6 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university may be applied toward the certificate as transfer credit.
- Students submit a professional teaching portfolio and complete the PRAXIS II exam prior to being awarded the certificate.
Course Requirements
All coursework must be approved by the director of Teacher Education. Evaluation of field performance may involve videotaping of classroom teaching. Tracks (12-18 credit hours)
Complete one of the following tracks: Early Childhood Education (18 credit hours)
Elementary (18 credit hours)
Secondary Education (12 credit hours)
K-12 Education (12 credit hours)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (18 credit hours)
Ongoing Assessment of Academic and Professional Performance
To remain in the Teacher Education Program, certificate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00; receive satisfactory evaluations in field and methods placements; obtain a satisfactory evaluation from the Teacher Education Committee based upon academic, professional, and performance criteria established by the committee; and meet specific course grade requirements. Students must also earn a passing score (as set by the District of Columbia teacher licensing agency) on the PRAXIS CORE or equivalency exam. Admission to the MAT
Students in the certificate program seeking admission to the MAT degree program will be considered after satisfactory completion of up to 18 credit hours of coursework. A maximum of 21 credit hours earned in nondegree status in a completed certificate program may be applied to a graduate degree program. Additional Information for Graduate Certificate in Teaching
Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) Codes
Early Childhood Education, CIP 13.1210
| SOC 25-2011.00 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
| SOC 25-2012.00 |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
Elementary Education, CIP 13.1202
| SOC 25-2021.00 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
Secondary Education, CIP 13.1205
| SOC 25-2031.00 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
English as a Second Language, CIP 13.1401
| SOC 25-2012.00 |
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
| SOC 25-2021.00 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
| SOC 25-2022.00 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
| SOC 25-2031.00 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education |
| SOC 25-3011.00 |
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors |
Program Costs
| Program |
Estimated Costs of Tuition & Fees to Complete Certificate |
Estimated Costs of Tuition & Fees per Credit Hour |
Estimated Costs of Texts & Supplies per Class |
Estimated Costs of Texts & Supplies to Complete Certificate |
| Early Childhood Education |
$44,460 |
$1,482 |
$100 |
$1,000 |
| Elementary Education |
$44,460 |
$1,482 |
$100 |
$1,000 |
| Secondary Education |
$35,568 |
$1,482 |
$100 |
$800 |
| K-12 Education |
$35,568 |
$1,482 |
$100 |
$800 |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages |
$44,460 |
$1,482 |
$100 |
$900 |
Note: Tuition, fees, and costs of texts, supplies, and meal plans are subject to change.
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