Kansas State University

Teaching and Learning (TELRN) Graduate Certificate

Manhattan, USA

DURATION

2 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Request application deadline

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2025

TUITION FEES

USD 1,007 / per credit *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* for Non-Kansas resident | $450.35/credit for Kansas resident. Additional fees apply. Please contact us for more information

Key Summary

About: The Teaching and Learning (TELRN) Graduate Certificate focuses on enhancing teaching techniques and learning strategies. This program is designed for educators seeking to improve their practice and adapt to diverse learning environments. Students will engage with innovative pedagogical theories and methodologies to foster effective learning outcomes.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as instructional coordinators, education specialists, and curriculum developers. They may also work in educational administration or training and development positions within organizations.

Introduction

This graduate certificate is designed to attract qualified candidates to the profession of teaching who desire to gain the theory and instructional best practices associated with high-quality teaching and learning. Individuals must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree in one (or more) of the disciplines below and possess an interest in obtaining a teaching license.

TELRN Certificate completers can finish the Master's Degree with an emphasis on teaching World Modern Languages in as little as one additional semester.

Gallery

Curriculum

This program is a 19-20-credit hour curriculum that consists of three "blocks" of coursework. While it is not required that the courses within either Block I or Block II be completed concurrently, it is a general expectation that the coursework listed for Block I be completed before Block II. All courses in Blocks I and II must, however, be completed before enrolling in the Block III Internship semester.

Block I (9 credit hours)

EDCI 702 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (3 credits) OR MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment (3 credits)
EDCI 715 - Literacy and Diverse Learners in the Content Areas (3 credits)
EDSP 711 - Characteristics of Exceptionalities (3 credits)

Block II (6-7 credit hours)

Foundations, ONE of the following:

EDCI 812 - History of Education (3 credits)
EDCI 813 - Comparative Philosophies of Education (3 credits)
MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits)

Content Area Teaching Methods, ONE of the following:

EDCI 703 - MAT Secondary Math Methods (3 credits)
EDCI 704 - Science Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 705 - MAT Social Studies Methods (3 credits)
EDCI 706 - MAT Secondary English/Language Arts (3 credits)
EDCI 707 - FACS Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 708 - Business Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 709 - Agricultural Education Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 711 - Art Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 712 - MAT Foreign Language Methods (3 credits)*
EDCI 719 - Physical Education and Health Methods and Practicum for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
EDCI 724 - Fundamentals of Teaching Music (1 credit)

and

EDCI 725 - Music Methods for Elementary Schools (1 credit)

and

EDCI 726 - Music Program in Middle and Secondary Schools (1 credit)

and

EDCI 727 - Advanced Methods in Music Education (1 credit)

Block III (4 credit hours)

EDCI 801 - Internship in K-12 Schools (4 credits)

Note: If pursuing a K-12 program, Elementary Methods is offered only Spring semester.

Admissions

Program Tuition Fee

English Language Requirements

Certify your English proficiency with PTE. The faster, fairer, simpler English test, accepted by thousands of universities around the world. PTE, Do it worry-free!

Try a free PTE Taster Test today