Teacher Education Graduate Certificate Programs

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers three graduate certificate programs. These programs (typically 12-18 credits) allow students to pursue additional expertise in a focused area without completing all of the requirements for a masters degree program.

Instructional Design Certificate

The Instructional Design Graduate Certificate Program provides a unique opportunity for you to gain formal recognition by becoming a part of a nationally recognized Curriculum and Instructional Technology (CIT) program. The CIT graduate program is supported by the internationally known Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching (CTLT) and is part of the ISU School of Education. More »

Literacy Coaching Certificate

The literacy coaching certificate program consists of a series of advanced graduate level courses (17 semester credits) aimed at preparing eligible classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and other school personnel to serve in literacy leadership roles with the goal of improving teacher practices and student achievement in diverse PreK-12 school settings.

The literacy coaching certificate program provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in literacy research, policy, and practice, as well as skill in leadership at a leading university supported by two outstanding programs within the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University: Literacy Education and Educational Administration. More »

Special Education Certificate

Graduate study in special education in the Educator Preparation Program offers you a strong background in evidenced-based practices to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. More »