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Certificate of Graduate Studies: Education

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Expand your education credentials and professional opportunities with the Certificate of Graduate Studies. You’ll be equipped with knowledge and skills that can complement your existing degree, enhance your career, provide continuing education credits, or launch you toward obtaining your full master’s degree at Regent. This graduate-level program, offered online and on campus, is taught from a Christian worldview.

  • Explore research-based teaching skills in specialized areas to enhance your impact.
  • Deepen your understanding within your area of interest.
  • Design integrated curriculum using instructional strategies that promote critical thinking and creative solutions for real-world challenges.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

  • ESL/ESOL Teacher
  • ESL/ESOL Administrator
  • Teacher or administrator in international contexts

Expand your credentials and professional opportunities with a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Education. With nine unique concentrations, you can gain specialized skills, broaden your knowledge in an area of interest, and acquire credits toward a possible master’s degree.

The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism addresses the increasing demand for teachers to be trained to work with children on the autism spectrum. Learn methods for teaching children with autism effectively and discover how to identify and assess autism spectrum disorders.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian School Administration & Leadership offers teachers the opportunity to strengthen their skills using a personalized teaching model that integrates academic excellence with a biblical perspective. Explore the intersection of God’s Kingdom and academics.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership is designed to give educators the tools they need to step beyond the classroom and into a leadership role in an academic environment Learn how to develop your potential as a school administrator, supervisor, trainer, superintendent, or other leader.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design allows teachers or administrators, with an interest in obtaining 21st century technology knowledge, the flexibility to complete coursework while working full time. Learn scenario-based eLearning tools and techniques for developing and managing courses and programs in a virtual setting.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers is designed for educators who want to deliver exceptional academic experiences for gifted and talented students. Learn how to develop effective curriculum and assessments to support both the academic pursuits and character of gifted students.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) is designed to equip K-6 educators with the skills needed to improve STEM literacy among elementary students. Learn how to incorporate STEM concepts into everyday teaching practices and help students acquire the skills needed for careers in STEM fields.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate is designed to equip educators with the knowledge needed to help adults who are learning English as a second or foreign language in domestic and international settings. Learn proven strategies for engaging adult learners of all levels.

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The online Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12 gives teachers the skills to work with nonnative English-speaking students at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. Learn the strategies and best practices for instructing and assessing English language learners.

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CertificateTuition Cost Per Credit HourTotal CreditsTuition Cost for Certificate
Certificate in the Law & Higher Education$2509$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Artificial Intelligence for Education$25012$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism$25012$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Career Switcher$25024$6,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education$2509$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership$25012$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design$25010$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers$25012-14$3,000-$3,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)$25010$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate$25015-18$3,750-$4,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12$25015$3,750
Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL)$2509$2,250

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$750
Library Orientation$50 (one-time)

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“I found Regent's School of Education to be a place where I could obtain some of those practical skills I needed to help others. The TESOL curriculum included a good balance of instruction in reading, writing, and conversation skills that I can apply with adults or children.”
Jason Clark, M.Ed., 2010 TESOL
“Regent University taught me how to be a servant leader when it comes to reaching children. I've learned to not just teach students, but to serve them according to what they need.”
Anthony Swann, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, 2014 5th Grade Teacher, Rocky Mount Elementary
“The Career Switcher program gave me the skills that I needed to feel comfortable stepping into my classroom and allowed for my success. I am now a first-year teacher who is thriving in an environment that applauds creativity and innovation.”
Breanna Mead, M.Ed., 2018 Career Switcher
“After nearly 25 years in the military and in business, Regent's Career Switcher program inspired me and prepared me to become a classroom teacher and an educational leader. I lean on what I learned there often.”
Pat McCarty, M.Ed., 2009 Career Switcher
“Regent's M.Ed. in TESOL program has prepared me to organize and run the ESL courses at my school. Regent's TESOL professors assign the most applicable projects, which have helped me with planning lessons, selecting curriculum and creating assessments, as well as with conducting several teacher-in-service sessions for my school.”
Katherine Tipton, M.Ed., 2011 Teacher