Teaching of Psychology Certificate

Advance your career to teach psychology at the college level.

Format:

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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department of psychology

Application Requirements

Application for Admission
$40 application fee ($50 for international students)
All official college and/or university transcripts
Essay

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 18 credit hours. That means you only have to complete six courses to earn your certificate.

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

Application Deadlines

These deadlines are for application only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their own deadlines.

Spring: October 15
Summer/Fall: March 15

Applications for the M.S. in Applied Psychology program will be reviewed beginning on March 15 for Summer and Fall admissions, and beginning on October 15 for spring admissions.

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