Initial Teacher Certification

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Program Highlights & Benefits

Flexible, online format

Flexible schedule

Alternative Certification Available

Become a Certified Teacher (various areas of concentration available)

Avila offers a graduate-level teacher certification program that bridges into the Master of Arts in Education program. This option is for those who may be considering a career change or received a bachelor’s degree in an area outside of education.

Alternative Certification- Students only take the Professional Education courses required by the state.  The Alternative Certification route only applies to the certification areas that have specific content, or subject areas. This includes all certification areas at the Middle School and Secondary levels, as well as all K-12 certifications in a specific content area. It does not apply to the Elementary or Special Education certification options.

What You Learn

Students experience the real classroom right from the beginning of the program.  Our teacher certification courses provide a multitude of opportunities for candidates to work with mentors in area classrooms.  Students who successfully complete our teacher preparation programs go on to teach in public or accredited private schools in grades K-12.

*Assessment-Conceptual Framework goals/outcomes and Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators are assessed through:

Advancement processes for Teacher Candidacy and Final Clinical Experience.  Performance on course class assignments, and signature assessments, as indicated on the course syllabi.  Performance on state certification exams, and performance evaluations in field-based and clinical courses.

How You Learn

Courses are all online asynchronous format. There are no weekly class meetings required, instead, you will login to the online course room to complete assignments, participate in discussion topics, and other online activities designed by your professor.  There will be a synchronous component for courses that require a field experience.  You will finish one 3-9 credit hour course every 8 weeks. (1-3 courses, depending on certification area and start term)

Career Outcomes

The candidate will use theoretical knowledge, research, and culturally responsive practices to create a positive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students.  The candidate will apply principles, theories, and methods of effective curriculum design, instruction, and assessment to promote learning, critical thinking skills, and social responsibilities of all student populations.  The candidate models professionalism through effective internal and external communication, self-reflection and professional growth, and productive and effective collaboration with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements (34 Credit Hours): 

CourseTitleHours
ED 515General Methods and Differentiated Learning 3
ED 519Managing the Learning Environment 3
ED 520Technology in Education 3
ED 529Developmental and Educational Psychology 3
ED 535Psychology of the Exceptional Child   3
ED 585Practicum 3
ED 587Multicultural Foundations of Education 3
ED 594Final Clinical Experience Seminar   2
ED 595Final Clinical Experience (10) or ED596: Internship10
ED 599Educational Capstone1
 Total Credit Hours:34

 

Elementary Teacher Certification (30 Credits):

CourseTitleHours
ED 506Creative Activities and Physical Movement 3
ED 507Geometry for Elementary & Middle School Teachers3
ED 508Math Methods for Elementary Teachers3
ED 530Children’s Literature  3
ED 537Elementary Social Studies3
ED 540Elementary Science Methods 2
ED 541Foundations of Literacy and Language Development  3
ED 543Language Arts Methods 3
ED 570Assessment & Remediation of Reading Problems 3
ED 581Health & Safety Issues in a School Setting1
ED 586Advanced Elementary Practicum 3
 Total Credit Hours:30

 

Middle School Certification (12 Credits):

CourseTitleHours
ED 518Creative Activities and Physical Movement3
ED 554Advanced Special Methods 3 – 4
ED 575Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas I  3
ED 576Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas II3
 Total Credit Hours:12

 

Secondary Teacher Certification (9 Credits)

CourseTitleHours
ED 518Advanced Special Methods3 – 4
ED 575Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas I3
ED 576Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas II3
 Total Credit Hours:9

 

K-12 Initial Teacher Certification (7 Credit Hours):

CourseTitleHours
ED 518Advanced Special Methods4
ED 575Reading Strategies & Interventions in the Content Areas I3
 Total Credit Hours:7

 

Special Education-Cross Categorical Teacher Certification (47 Credits):

CourseTitleHours
ED 506Creative Activities and Physical Movement3
ED 507Geometry for Elementary & Middle School Teachers3
ED 508Math Methods for Elementary Teachers3
ED 530Children’s Literature3
ED 537Elementary Social Studies3
ED 540Elementary Science Methods2
ED 541Foundations of Literacy and Language Development3
ED 543Language Arts Methods3
ED 553Analysis & Characteristics: Cross Categorical 4
ED 558Methods & Curriculum : Cross Categorical 4
ED 561Language & Acquisition & Development 3
ED 563Educational Assessment 3
ED 564Consultation, Collaboration & Family Engagement : Special Education 1
ED 567Transition/Career Education 2
ED 570Assessment & Remediation of Reading Problems3
ED 581Health & Safety Issues in a School Setting1
ED 586Advanced Elementary Practicum3
 Total Credit Hours:47
Note:

Students may transfer in up to 9 credit hours to fulfill elective hour requirements.

Students who complete the Graduate Initial Teacher Certification program at Avila University can transfer in 15 hours from that program to fulfill all elective hour requirements in the MAEd in Curriculum & Instruction program.