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Secondary Education Professional Studies Online

Program Length

12 credit hours

Degree

Graduate Certificate

    A part of

    Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
    Department of Teaching & Learning

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    Why ODU for Secondary Education?

    As a secondary education teacher with a provisional license, you have additional coursework requirements to fulfill. ODU's certificate in Secondary Education Professional Studies can help you complete those requirements and build a strong foundation of teaching knowledge and skills.

    This certificate is cohort-based and consists of four online courses that are designed to fit around your schedule as a full-time teacher.

    This 12-credit sequence meets most of the professional studies competency areas described by the Virginia Department of Education. (It is not a state-approved endorsement education program.)

    You also can apply these credits towards a Master of Science in Education degree program at ODU.

    * Note: This program is not available in the state of Washington.

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    Required Courses

    • 12 credit hours

    This program includes the four most required courses that a provisionally licensed teacher must take:

    • Human Growth and Development
    • Reading Across the Content Areas
    • Classroom and Behavior Management
    • Foundations of Education
    See Course Descriptions on the Department's Web Page

    Online Learning Environment

    Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. Instructors may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. This program requires a practicum or internship. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

    Taking Classes Online

    Additional Course

    In some cases, an additional methods course in the content areas may be required to fulfill the terms of the provisional license. ODU offers this course as well, but it is not part of this certificate.

    Calculating Cost

    • In-state Virginia Residents$547 per credit hour*
    • Out-of-state Students$595 per credit hour

    Rates are effective Summer 2019 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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    How to Apply

    To take courses for this certificate, you should have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited undergraduate institution. You must be admitted to ODU as a non-degree or degree seeking graduate student. 

    There may be additional requirements if you want to transfer your certificate credits toward a Master of Science in Education at ODU.

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    Want to get started now?

    You may be able to take up to four courses (12 credit hours) as a non-degree graduate student, before you are accepted into a specific degree program. 

    Please contact us to discuss this option with an expert advisor.

    Meet your Team

    You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

    Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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