Science Teaching, Graduate Certificate

• • Graduate certificate programs require a minimum of 12 credit hours. Many graduate certificate programs require more than 12 credit hours.
  • No more than one 400-level NAU course (3 - 4 units) may be used on a graduate certificate program.
  • No more than twenty-five percent of the units required for the certificate program may be transferred from another university.
  • A 400-level course (undergraduate course) completed at another university is not eligible for transfer credit.
  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be achieved to obtain a graduate certificate. No more than three units of coursework with a Grade of "C" may be used in a certificate program.
  • A graduate student may pursue a graduate certificate concurrently with a graduate degree. Each graduate degree program must decide which, if any, certificate courses can be counted toward the graduate degree.
  • Students who are admitted to a graduate certificate program will be eligible for the official posting of the graduate certificate to their transcripts when all applicable coursework has been successfully completed and approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College.

• Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program).  See the “Details” tab for additional information.

In addition to University Requirements:

• Complete individual plan requirements.

Candidates in this program are expected to demonstrate content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge and skills needed to teach science (biology, chemistry, general science, earth science, physics) in secondary schools. Practicum fieldwork in secondary schools as well as student teaching in secondary schools is required components of this program, along with graduate-level coursework that is geared toward the career-changing adult.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion	30
Additional Admission Requirements	Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship	Required
Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching	Required

Additional Admission Requirements

• Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

• The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
  
  Admission requirements include the following:

  • Transcripts.
  • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.

  
  Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
  
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  International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.

• • AEPA or NES subject knowledge exam

• • Two letters of recommendation

• • Prerequisites (completed prior to enrolling in the program)

• • • Minimum of 24 units of appropriate content-specific coursework in the area of teacher certification with a grade of “C” or better, or a passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) or National Evaluation System (NES) subject-matter knowledge test in the area of certification.

• • Resume or curriculum vitae

• • Personal statement or essay

• • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• • List of courses taken in the field

Certificate Requirements

• Take the following 30 units:

  • SCI 508, SCI 610, SCI 611, SCI 612, SCI 613 (14 units)
  • BME 500 (3 units)
  • BME 537 or BME 631 (3 units)
  • TSM 595 (9 units)
  • TSM 496C (1 unit)

• This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

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