Graduate Certificates

The Graduate School of Education at UMass Lowell offers two, 12 credit, certificate programs:

• Teaching Children with Moderate Disabilities
• Teaching English as a Second Language

Advisor: Dr. Vera Ossen (978-934-4604) Vera_Ossen@uml.edu

Both graduate certificates require 12 credits of coursework designed to assist the candidate in gaining the content knowledge and practical experience for their work in classrooms. Candidates have the opportunity to apply for an add-on license in these high-need areas through a Massachusetts DESE competency review. Individuals interested in an additional Massachusetts license should seek advice from Dr. Vera Ossen about licensing (including teacher test requirements) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Graduate Certificate Application Form (pdf)

Admissions Requirements

Graduate Certificate - Teaching Children with Moderate Disabilities

12 credits

SUMMER	FALL	SPRING
01.652 - Classroom Management and Integrative Techniques	02.524 - Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities	02.579- Practicum
01.504 - Methods of Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities

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Graduate Certificate - Teaching English as a Second Language

12 credits

SUMMER	FALL	SPRING
02.520 - Teaching Reading and Writing in English	06.607 - Methods of Sheltered Language Instruction	06.627 - Second Language Acquisition
		02.515 - Practicum

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 Admissions Requirements

* Proof of either a baccalaureate or master's degree from an approved teacher-preparation program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
* Must hold an initial or professional Massachusetts teacher license in the appropriate field required for the certificate.
* Graduate Certificate Admission Form
* Application fee
* NO GRE IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The candidate should follow the procedures described on the Graduate Admissions website.