The graduate certificate in K-12 Online Learning helps to provide a foundation for developing the skills often necessary for teaching in online, face-to-face, and hybrid instructional settings. This concentrated, 6-course graduate program is ideal if you currently have a master’s degree and seek additional coursework required to succeed as an online educator. If you do not have a master’s in education, you might want to consider our M.Ed. in Teaching degree, K-12 Online Learning concentration.

This graduate certificate program does not lead to state certification or licensure, nor can it be used to maintain state licensure or certification. 

This program has specific admission requirements.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

• Analyze effective teaching and assessment approaches in online learning contexts.
• Evaluate ethical and legal issues related to online learning.
• Apply technology tools to facilitate effective online learning.
• Create instructional activities that meet the diverse needs of online learners.

Programmatic Admission Requirements

This graduate certificate program does not lead to state certification or licensure, nor can it be used to maintain state licensure or certification. We strongly encourage you to explore your state-specific requirements prior to applying here in order to make an informed decision. In addition, you may email our coordinator of certification and licensure at certification@apus.edu.

The following documentation is required for admission into this program, and must be provided prior to course registration:

• Official bachelor’s transcript showing conferral of degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or a master’s transcript showing conferral of degree
• Graduate writing sample
• Signed statement of understanding (SOU)

Important notes:

• As of November 1, 2014, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required for admission into this program.
• You are required to take EDUC621  as the first course in this degree program, but other courses may be taken in conjunction with EDUC621.

Please visit our AMU or APU graduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements.

Need help?

If you have questions regarding a program’s admission requirements, please contact an Admissions Coach at 877-755-2787 or info@apus.edu.

Certificate Requirements (18 semester hours)