Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Psychology of Human Development and Learning?

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Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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University Requirements

• • 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.

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Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

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

• Complete individual plan requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion	18
Additional Admission Requirements	Required

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Integrate psychological theory and empirical evidence on human development and learning to determine research-based educational practice.
2. Analyze the role of context, including racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in informing the interpretation of psychological theories, applied to educational settings.
3. Employ statistical and measurement theory and practice in the design and use of human development and learning assessment.
4. Integrate effective critical thinking skills in a human development and learning context.

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Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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Details

Additional Admission Requirements

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

• • NAU Graduate Online application is required (www.nau.edu/graduateapply) for all programs. Details on admission requirements are included in the online application.
  • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.
  • Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
  • Transcripts.
  For details on graduate admission policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions Policy.

• • Personal/Professional Essays

Certificate Requirements

• Take the following 18 units:

  • EPS 525, EPS 580, EPS 591, EPS 596, EPS 605, EPS 664

• 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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Academic Catalog - 2016-2017

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate

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Campus Availability

• Flagstaff
• Online

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