Certificates

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Education Certificates

Our department offers Certificates in Education, Teacher Leadership, and Higher Education Leadership. Below you will find a summary of the different degree programs. These programs do not lead to teaching certification.

Admission Requirements

Certificate programs are open to post-baccalaureate students who submit a satisfactory undergraduate transcript from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant must also be of good character and legal standing.

Certificate Requirements

The number of credits required is 15 for Education and Teacher Leadership Certificates and 15 for the Higher Education Leadership Certificate. Nine to twelve credits must be fulfilled by required courses, six credits will be electives. No transfer credits from other institutions will be accepted for the certificate program.

Education Certificate Required Courses

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Education Certificate Elective Courses

Students should choose two of the following courses to complete their Education Certificate requirements.

With the approval of the Chairperson of the department of Education and Counseling, students enrolled in the certificate who are degree or certificate candidates in another graduate arts and sciences program at Villanova, may use one course in that program to satisfy one elective in the education Certificate.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
18

Teacher Leadership Certificate Required Courses

Students should choose two graduate level education courses to complete the electives for their Teacher Leadership Certificate requirements. Please consult the master schedule for the most up to date offerings.

With the approval of the Chairperson of the department of Education and Counseling, students enrolled in the certificate who are degree or certificate candidates in another graduate arts and sciences program at Villanova, may use one course in that program to satisfy one elective in the education Certificate.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Higher Education Leadership Certificate Required Courses

In addition to these required courses, students completing the Higher Education Leadership Certificate will be required to complete six credits of education courses, which include 1-credit workshop courses and special topics courses. Students should consult the master schedule for the most up to date workshop offerings.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Higher Education Leadership Certificate Elective Courses

Students should choose 6 credits of higher education or education electives.

With approval of the program director, a student may enroll in one 3-credit course in another CLAS department. 

Total Credits:
15

 

Disclaimer:
In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published on the world wide web for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.

Overview

Program

Education and Counseling

Type

Graduate Certificate