Certificate Degree
Graduate Certificates in Education
Why earn a graduate certificate in education at Ferrum College?
Ferrum College’s graduate certificates in education equip teachers and educational leaders in the development and change necessary for transformative, student-centered teaching and learning in K-12 schools. Our 3-course, 9-credit-hour certificates allow educators to enhance their teaching and professional practice through inquiry-based coursework and experiential projects.
Program Benefits
- 100% online, no live class sessions or on-campus requirements.
- Flexible class schedule to balance school, work, and life.
- Complete a certificate in 3 seven-week terms.
- Caring expert faculty guidance and mentorship.
- Straightforward application. No GRE required.
- Stackable credits can be applied on their own or in combination with another graduate certificate toward completing Ferrum College’s Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum & Instruction.
- Fulfill your goals in professional development, career advancement, advanced salary classification (check with employer for details), teaching license renewal (check state’s board of education for renewal options), graduate program preparation, and lifelong learning.
Graduate Certificate in Inquiry-Based Curriculum Design
The Graduate Certificate in Inquiry-Based Curriculum Design prepares educators, administrators, and other education professionals with a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s in education or a related field who want to advance their career to the next level. Educators with this certificate will acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences to enhance their existing curriculum for a more dynamic, student-centered, inquiry-based learning experience.
Certificate Courses
- EDU 501 Practitioner Inquiry into the Design Thinking of Curriculum and Instruction
- EDU 611 Curriculum Design to Promote Social Change
- EDU 514 Designing Content Area Curriculum for Meaningful Student Learning
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Development
The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Development prepares educators, administrators, and other education professionals with a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s in education or a related field who want to advance their career to the next level. Educators with this certificate will acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences to strengthen their instructional practice in the classroom for an engaged student-centered learning environment.
Certificate Courses
- EDU 501 Practitioner Inquiry into the Design Thinking of Curriculum and Instruction
- EDU 612 Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment
- EDU 515 Designing Content Area Instruction for 21st-Century Learning
Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
Applicants wishing to enroll in one of Ferrum’s graduate certificate programs need to meet all criteria established in our Graduate School Catalog, in addition to:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Transcripts | Unofficial transcripts for all postsecondary (undergraduate and graduate) coursework completed can be submitted at the time of application. If admitted, the college must receive all official transcripts before the third week of your first class term.
- Updated resume, including evidence of a teaching license or relevant experience for non-licensed applicants.
Do you have questions or want to learn more about our graduate certificates? Please contact Ferrum College’s Director of Graduate Programs in Education.
Ferrum College Catalog
View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.
Meet the Faculty
Director of Graduate Programs in Education and Assistant Professor of Education
