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Sep 07, 2024
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National University Volume 86A-2 Catalog - January 2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Post-Master’s Certificate in Education
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Post-Master’s Certificate
Description of Program
In order to earn a Post-Master’s Certificate, students must complete six courses (a total of 18 credit hours) within the chosen Post-Master’s Certificate program. With the exception of the General Education certificate, each Post-Master’s Certificate program is prescribed, meaning students can only take what is listed for the particular Post-Master’s Certificate program (students may not substitute alternative courses). Students must complete all six courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in order to receive the certificate.
Please be advised that this program is NOT accredited in Kentucky by the Education Professional Standards Board and is NOT recognized for initial, additional, or renewal of certification or salary enhancement (rank change) for P-12 educators in Kentucky. For more information, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board’s website at http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=12.
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Basis for Admissions
Admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate program requires a conferred master’s level or higher degree from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution.
Scope
6 Courses (18 Credit hours) must be completed from the coursework outlined within the corresponding Post-Master’s Certificate specialization. Courses taken as part of a master’s program cannot be applied towards a Post-Master’s Certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
The University may accept a maximum of 3 semester credit hours from a graduate-level program to a Post-Master’s certificate program. Coursework must have been completed at an accredited college or university within the last seven years with a grade of “B” or better. See the for additional information.
The Post-Master’s Certificate has the following graduation requirements:
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher
- Official documents on file for basis of admission: a conferred master’s level or higher degree from an accredited academic institution
- Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University
- All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma
Time to Completion
The University allows 2 years to complete all certificate programs.
The median time to completion for this program is 13 months.
Time to completion varies depending upon the pace in which a student completes courses and the number of transfer credits accepted. As most students are working adults, balancing educational, professional, and personal commitments, our academic and finance advisors will work with you to develop a program schedule that works best for your needs.
Students following the preferred schedule designed by the Dean for this program, and applying no transfer credits, can expect to finish in as little as 9 months.
Post-Master’s Certificate Transfer into a Doctoral Sequence
- Specialization coursework completed as part of a doctoral degree, where a degree was conferred, cannot be applied towards a Post-Master’s Certificate program. However, a Post-Master’s Certificate can be completed as part of doctoral coursework, assuming the student officially applies for the Post-Master’s Certificate prior to completing the fourth course in the Post-Master’s Certificate series.
- Coursework completed within a Post-Master’s Certificate program may be applied towards the specialization sequence within a doctoral program.
- Applying Post-Master’s Certificate coursework towards a doctoral degree is contingent upon coursework and degree relevance under the most current doctoral degree program version.
Curriculum & Teaching (CT)
The nature and purpose of the Post-Master’s Certificate in Curriculum and Teaching is to provide teacher -learners the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies that will enhance their instructional practice and leadership. Learners have the opportunity to explore, examine, and evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices, include the evaluation of broader curriculum programs.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
E-Learning (EL)
This specialization integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
In this certificate, you will build on your existing knowledge and skills in early childhood education as you develop in advanced practice. Your focus will include curriculum, assessment, and program administration that aligns with research on the growth and development of young children. You will also investigate early childhood literacy and literature along with the roles of families, caregivers, schools, and communities as partners in early childhood education. This specialization supports your development as an advanced practitioner in the field of early childhood education.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
English Language Learning (ELL)
The pedagogy of language acquisition is of great importance in not only today’s classrooms, but also the businesses and organizations with which we all interact. The English Language Learning (ELL) post-master’s certificate will help you to build on your existing knowledge and skills to improve the teaching, assessment, and curriculum development for ELL programs. The final course offers you the opportunity to consider significant issues in ELL education. If you are seeking ELL/ESL certification, you should verify with appropriate state officials that this non-degree certificate meets applicable certification requirements.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
General Education
The General Education certificate program allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals.
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours for the certificate in General Education. Students must take at least four education courses from any of the Education Post-Master’s Certificate programs offered and may take up to two courses from the Post-Master’s Certificate offered in other fields (Psychology, Technology and/or Business) to fulfill their General Education certificate requirements.
Additional courses (i.e., more than two courses) from other disciplines may be considered to fill this requirement, with Dean approval.
Recommended Courses - 18 credit hours
Note
Courses listed are examples and upon acceptance to the program the initial degree plan will include these courses. Students are encouraged to choose their General Education certificate courses based on personal and professional goals and to work with their Academic and Finance Advisor to revise their degree plan.
Instructional Leadership (IL)
Leaders are needed to assist school districts and state educational boards with improvement of instructional capacities in our schools. This Post-Master’s Certificate provides a strong background in the supervision of instruction and the ability to assess and interpret data. The Post-Masters Certificate focuses on instructional improvements and reform to enhance student achievement.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
International Education and Globalization (IEG)
The International Education and Globalization specialization focuses on educational phenomena, practices, institutions, and organizations within different societies and cultures. This specialization includes an exploration of international organizations, policies, initiatives, and challenges faced by international and global practitioners. Further, this specialization prepares individuals to apply the concepts of organizational training, development, and leadership to the design, management, and evaluation of programs, institutions, and organizations. Additionally, this specialization will examine issues, challenges, and opportunities related to culture and society; as well as conflict, mediation, and resolution. Finally, this specialization explores the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in international and global contexts to enhance strategies and policy for practitioners.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Leadership in Higher Education (LHE)
This certificate supports your ability to lead in a variety of higher education institutions. You will examine leadership across different functions, such as student services, strategic planning, and academic program and curriculum development, as well as different types of institutions, such as public, private, for profit, and non-profit. You will also explore the leader’s role in other institutional operations related to legal and financial considerations.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Organizational Leadership (OL)
Designed for professionals aspiring towards leadership roles in education, corporate, government, or community organizations, this Post-Master’s Certificate equips Learners with the tools necessary to make things happen in any organization. This certificate concentrates on the strategies to forge alliances, build confidence, and inspire a shared vision. The curriculum is grounded in applied research and provides exploration of issues and resolutions in contemporary organizations.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Quantitative Research (QR)
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Quantitative Research places an emphasis on acquiring the skills necessary not only to complete statistical calculations but to know how and when to apply and use appropriate statistical designs and methods. This is an 18 credit-hour certificate that will offer students from various disciplines the knowledge and skills to conduct quantitative research needed to measure or evaluate educational programs, learning or school outcomes, or other statistically based inquiries. The course sequence required for this certificate includes foundational level statistics courses, and advanced courses in design, methods, theory, and practice.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
School Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
The school safety, security, and emergency management certificate is designed to allow learners to focus on the three areas unique to the title. Students who feel safe and secure at school are better able to learn by engaging with the curriculum, their teachers, and their peers. This certificate offers K-12 professionals and other related emergency management or district management personnel the opportunity to learn about diverse topics such as technologies to manage safety, security, and emergencies; threat assessments of people and facilities; restorative justice, and other alternatives to student discipline; and how to contribute, implement and improve school safety plans. Further, a theoretical underpinning of these issues and the needed response will be examined. Learners will demonstrate their proficiency through a capstone project in the final certificate course.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
This post-master’s certificate targets mid-career or advanced classroom teachers, school counselors or psychologists, and school/district administrators who desire a more intensive examination of the five core competencies identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. You will examine how these competencies are applied across classrooms, schools, homes, and communities.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Special Education (SE)
The Post-Master’s Certificate is designed for Learners who work with gifted and disabled students in a variety of settings. The course offerings cover a wide spectrum of issues related to individuals with disabilities, including the development and characteristics of learners, learning differences, and instructional strategies to address the needs of these students. Additionally, the Post-Master’s Certificate will provide the skills to plan, assess, and deliver instruction to students with mental, physical, behavioral, learning disabilities, and the gifted student.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Sport and Athletic Management (SM)
Both coaching and athletic administration are growing as professional disciplines. This program is designed to enhance leadership skills, strengthen teaching and administrative abilities, and apply ethics and values to all aspects of athletics.
The Sport and Athletic Management specialization is for professional educators interested in K-12 athletic administration and offers an outstanding professional development opportunity for those already serving as coaches and athletic administrators by advancing their knowledge and skills in the field.
Courses focus on leadership, legal aspects in athletics, financial analysis, marketing, sports governance, events and facilities management, ethics. Basic concepts are addressed in each course and application of those concepts emphasized. Courses will have a contemporary focus, emphasizing current problems and opportunities related to the content area. Most courses will emphasize projects and activities directly related to the student’s work setting.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
Trauma-Informed Educational Practices (TRA) Specialization
The post-master’s certificate will build on fundamental knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning with a focus on specific trauma-informed educational practices. This focus will extend across various educational settings and populations. You will explore the fundamentals of a trauma-informed approach to education, how trauma manifests in different populations and communities, specific trauma-informed strategies for the classroom, and strengthening resilience among both students and educators.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
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