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Secondary Education Licensure Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education (SEED) Licensure provides students with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the educational needs of students in grades 6-12. The comprehensive program of study includes methods courses designed to prepare reflective teachers who are dedicated to knowing their students and their needs. Collaborations and partnerships with Northern Virginia schools ensure secondary education student complete relevant clinical experiences with experienced mentor teachers.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 24 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 24 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Literacy Across the Disciplines; Foundations of Secondary Education; Human Development and Learning: Secondary Education; Action Research Methods in Secondary Education; Action Research Seminar in Secondary Education; Teaching Science in the Secondary School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must have satisfied the following requirements: a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 two letters of recommendation from former or current employers or university professors, targeting work experiences and academic abilities resume goal statement (750-1000 words) that addresses the reasons for choosing this program. See website for more information on the admissions process.

Duration: 24 credits

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