Secondary Education Licensure Graduate Certificate

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Secondary education teachers are subject-matter experts, and they have special training so they can effectively impart their knowledge to different types of learners.

Beginning Fall 2020!

This 23-credit certificate offers coursework towards teacher licensure (Virginia) to students enrolled in non-licensure graduate programs at Mason or those who already have a master's degree.

The certificate qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our disclosure information page.

Certificate Requirements

Core Courses (11 credits)

EDRD 619: Literacy in the Content Areas (3 credits)

SEED 522: Foundations of Secondary Education (3 credits)

SEED 540: Human Development and Learning: Secondary Education (3 credits)

SEED 791: Internship Seminar in Secondary Teaching (2 credits)

Curriculum and Methods Courses (3 credits)

Select one content course specific to your program from the following:

SEED 566: Teaching Computer Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 567: Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 569: Teaching English in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 572: Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 573: Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Advanced Curriculum and Methods Courses (3 credits)

Select one content course specific to your program from the following:

SEED 667: Advanced Methods of Teaching Social Sciences in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 669: Advanced Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 672: Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 673: Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)

SEED 676: Advanced Methods of Teaching Computer Science in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Internship Courses (6 credits)

Select one content course specific to your program from the following

SEED 792: Internship: Secondary Education English (6 credits)

SEED 793: Internship: Secondary Education Math (6 credits)

SEED 794: Internship: Secondary Education Science (6 credits)

SEED 795: Internship: Secondary Education Social Studies (6 credits)

SEED 796: Internship: Secondary Education Computer Science (6 credits)

Total credits: 23

This program has been identified by George Mason University as one that may lead to a career requiring professional licensure/certification. Federal regulations require Mason to disclose information as to whether this program meets/does not meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in your state, or whether such a determination has not been made. Please consult our Licensure Disclosure Tool for the disclosure statement specific to your desired state/program combination.

George Mason University will verify completion of the requirements of a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) state-approved preparation program at the graduate or undergraduate level. Such verification does not guarantee the issuance of a Virginia Collegiate Professional, Postgraduate Professional, or Pupil Personnel license from the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is solely the student's responsibility to comply with all requirements for licensure by the Commonwealth. Under Virginia law, a social security number is required for licensure.