Teaching of Psychology Certificate

Advance your career to teach psychology at the college level.

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Online

About the Program

All required courses are offered totally online for your convenience.
Supplement your knowledge of psychology with the teaching skills that will make you competitive to obtain instructor positions at the college level.
Work closely with your professors on individual research projects as you gain the hands-on experience you need for success.

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Application Requirements

Currently, you must already be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Angelo State to apply for this certificate program.

You also need to have a basic foundation in all areas of psychology and a strong foundation in the areas of developmental and social psychology, as these are areas in which someone with a master’s degree would be likely to teach.

Credit Requirements

This graduate-level certificate program consists of 15 credit hours. That means you only have to complete five courses to earn your certificate.

*Completion of this certificate does not satisfy the requirements to obtain teacher certification at the secondary level.

Application Deadlines

As soon as you are admitted to a graduate degree program at Angelo State, you can apply for admission to this certificate program.

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