Accelerated >> Flexible >> Supported

Whether you're ready to dive in full-time or need to ease in with just one course, Temple’s graduate certificate teacher preparation programs are designed to meet you where you are—and help you keep moving forward. With start dates available year-round, you can begin your program in any academic term:

  •  Summer I term: Mid-May through late June
  •  Summer II term: Late June through mid-August
  •  Fall: Late August through December and
  •  Spring: Mid-January through May

Once enrolled, you’ll continue building momentum each term—unless you’ve arranged an approved Leave of Absence with the Graduate School. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. From application through certification, our team is here to support your goals every step of the way. Contact us: educate@temple.edu

Explore Program Pathways

Early and Elementary Education Pathways

Accelerated Program

Table displaying accelerated pathway to Early and Elementary Education Graduate Certificate

Sample Course Schedule

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 1

ECED 5107: Math Methods

ECED 5109: Science Methods

ECED 5206: English Methods

ECED 5108: Social Studies Methods

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching

SPED 5211 (6-weeks)

TESL 5631 (12-weeks)
Suggested course schedule to complete the ECED Grad Cert program in an accelerated one-year program

Flexible Program

Table displaying flexible pathway to Early and Elementary Education Graduate Certificate

Sample Course Schedule

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 1

ECED 5107: Math Methods

ECED 5206: English Methods

TESL 5631 (12-weeks)

Year 2

ECED 5109: Science Methods

ECED 5108: Social Studies Methods

EDUC 5688: Student Teaching

SPED 5211 (6-weeks)
Suggested course schedule to complete the ECED Grad Cert program in a flexible two-year program

Middle Grades Education Pathways

Accelerated Program

Table displaying accelerated pathway to Middle Grades Education Graduate Certificate

Sample Course Schedule

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 1

MGSE 5405: Math Methods

MGSE 5405: Science Methods

MGSE 5196: English Methods

MGSE 5296: Social Studies Methods

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching

SPED 5106 (6-weeks)

TESL 5631 (12-weeks)
Suggested course schedule to complete the Middle Grades Grad Cert program in an accelerated one-year program

Flexible Program

Table displaying flexible pathway to Middle Grades Education Graduate Certificate

Sample Course Schedule

Fall

Spring

Summer

Year 1

MGSE: 5405: Math Methods

MGSE 5196: English Methods

TESL 5631 (12-weeks)

Year 2

MGSE 5405: Science Methods

MGSE 5296: Social Studies Methods

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching

SPED 5106 (6-weeks)
Suggested course schedule to complete the Middle Grades Grad Cert program in a flexible two-year program

Secondary Education Pathways

Accelerated Program - Summer II (late June) start

Table displaying accelerated pathway to Secondary Education Graduate Certificate with a summer start

Sample Course Schedule

Summer II

Fall

Spring

Year 1

MGSE 5796

Content Methods 1

TESL 5631

SPED 5106

Content Methods 2

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching
Suggested course schedule to complete the Secondary Ed Grad Cert program in an accelerated one-year summer start program.

Accelerated Program - Fall start

Table displaying accelerated pathway to Secondary Education Graduate Certificate with Fall start

Sample Course Schedule

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Year 1

Content Methods 1

TESL 5631

MGSE 5796 or TESL 5613

Content Methods 2

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching

SPED 5106
Suggested course schedule to complete the Secondary Ed Grad Cert program in an accelerated one-year fall start program.

Flexible Program

Table displaying accelerated pathway to Secondary Education Graduate Certificate

Sample Course Schedule

Summer II

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Year 1

MGSE 5796

Content Methods 1

Content Methods 2

SPED 5106

Year 2

TESL 5631

EDUC 5888: Student Teaching
Suggested course schedule to complete the Secondary Ed Grad Cert program in a flexible two-year program.

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