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ONLINE certificate DEGREE
Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate / Secondary Education
ONLINE certificate DEGREE
Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate / Secondary Education
Certificate
13 months
Approximate Program Length
24
Total Credits
$540
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Bring your knowledge to the next generation. This 13 month program is a pathway to secondary teacher licensure, even if you don’t have teaching experience. It combines academic theory and coursework with a clinical component made up of student teaching and field experiences. Credits from this certificate can apply toward a Master of Arts in Secondary Education.
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Classroom Management
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Instructional Strategies
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Lesson Planning
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Differentiated Instruction
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Teaching
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Professionalism
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Innovation
Courses
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/Secondary Education.
Plus, you’ll find support from our dedicated education program specialists who work with you 1:1 during your 100 required hours of clinical experience (or more if required by your state) and a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical practice (or more if required by your state). Our education program specialists also help you navigate your state licensure requirements for teacher certification, and can help with questions along the way.
What you'll learn
When you earn your online Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate/Secondary Education you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
- Design and implement effective instruction and behavioral plans in the secondary classroom to positively impact student learning.
- Demonstrate professional dispositions and ethical conduct in secondary education.
- Create innovative strategies and incorporate technology in a secondary classroom setting.
COE Central
College of Education students will find many helpful resources on COE Central. Program handbooks provide a wealth of information on topics such as professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more. Milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits are also available.
Licensure Requirements
The Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate – Secondary Education prepares candidates for initial teacher licensure as a secondary school teacher. Program requirements may change based upon state agency licensure requirements and they can be found on our teacher licensure page. Please check this list regularly prior to contacting your state agency for state-specific requirements.
Program Purpose Statement
The Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate-Secondary Education Certificate is a graduate level certificate program intended to prepare students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The certificate program is designed for students who want to become secondary education teachers. Candidates for this certificate program have already earned a bachelor's degree. The certificate program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate-Secondary Education Certificate?
A Graduate Initial Teacher Certificate-Secondary Education Certificate prepares you for:
- High School Teacher
- High School English Teacher
- High School Mathematics Teacher
- Science Teacher
- High School Social Studies Teacher
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for high school teachers is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 and 2031.
This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
| COA Components | Grad Cert Education⁴ Licensure/Certification |
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$12,960
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$96
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Professional Licensure/certification⁵
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$510
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$26,814
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The figures provided are illustrative and based on 24 graduate credits; the actual COA will be based on the specific length of the program in which the student is enrolled.
5The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
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Student Experience
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
real-world faculty
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The following program educationally prepares students to apply for initial teacher certification in select states:
Graduate Certificate/Secondary Education (CERT/G-SEC)
Educator/Principal licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates located in a state that does not provide a direct path to licensure will be required to obtain Arizona certification first, prior to seeking licensure in their home state as an out-of-state prepared teacher/principal candidate. Arizona certification requires candidates to pass all Arizona-specific licensure requirements, including any Arizona-specific exams (or home state equivalents if recognized by Arizona Department of Education.) After obtaining an Arizona teacher/principal certificate, candidates can then apply for licensure in their home state and may be required to complete additional testing and/or requirements at additional cost. Program requirements may change based upon your home state’s agency licensure requirements. Please visit the teacher licensure page or the principal licensure page for state specific requirements prior to reaching out to your state agency.
*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.