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Certificate in Education

The Certificate in Education program is designed to provide entry- level training for persons interested in working in educational settings. The program also serves as a career/educational ladder for those interested in pursuing a Associate's degree in the field. Emphasis is placed on student learning skills that cover a broad range of educational areas. Only technical requirement courses that have a grade of “C” or better will be counted towards the Certificate degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Education program, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and communication within educational environments.
  2. Create and implement diverse teaching strategies and materials which address the diversity of our student population and optimize learning for all students.
  3. Exhibit skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and reflective practice.
 

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

ASL100 OR 
CH110

American Sign Language I OR CHamoru I

4

ASL110 OR 
CH111
American Sign Language II OR CHamoru II 4

ED150

Introduction to Teaching

3

ED180A

Educational Methods I

3

ED180B Educational Methods II 3
ED180C Educational Methods III 3
ED220 Human Growth & Development 3

ED231

Introduction to Exceptionalities

3

ED265

Culture and Education in Guam

3

EN111

Writing for Research

3

ED292

Education Practicum

3

Certificate Total

35

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