Graduate Studies at Salisbury University

Graduate Certificates

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL is designed for K-12 school personnel who wish to advance their professional development and enhance their knowledge and expertise in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) but are seeking neither an M.A. nor state certification in TESOL.

Admission

Applicants for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL must follow the admission procedures for admission to graduate study at Salisbury University. In addition, the following materials must also be submitted or forwarded directly to the English Department Graduate Program Director, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801:

1. A letter of application for admission which includes a written description of reasons for pursuing the certificate and a statement of career goals within TESOL.
2. Two letters of recommendation

 Course Requirements

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL requires completion of 15 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than C, and no more than three credit hours of C or C+ in their program.

 a.      Complete the following 12 required semester hours: 

b. Complete one of the following three semester hour courses: 

NOTE: While the courses taken for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate cover areas required for K-12 certification in the State of Maryland, this certificate by itself does not lead to teacher certification nor does it lead toward an M.A. in English.

• Visit the Fulton School of Liberal Arts website: http://www.salisbury.edu/fulton/

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Care Management

 This certificate program is for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and are now seeking to complete the requirements for the Health Care Management Certificate. This program is offered on a cohort basis, and interested students must contact the Department of Nursing for additional program information. The following courses are required: 

Students are also required to complete one of the following electives: 

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Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Middle School Mathematics

The University has put this program on hold for further consideration. 

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching/Learning with Technology

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a professional certificate designed for K-12 school personnel seeking advanced study in technology integration for teaching and learning, but not interested in pursuing a full master’s program. The curriculum includes fundamental technical skills as well as theoretical and practical experiences for using technology to facilitate teaching and improve student achievement. The certificate promotes continuing professional development and life-long learning for teachers and educational leaders. The certificate is designed for professionals seeking a systematic course of study in educational technology for professional development and advancement. The certificate does not lead to teacher certification in technology. General objectives are as follows:

• Demonstrate understanding of technology operations and concepts
• Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology
• Implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning
• Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies
• Use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice
• Understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology in K-12 schools and apply that understanding in practice

Admission to Certificate Program

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or higher degree in education or in a related field, hold a teaching certificate and possess basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Web page creation. 

Candidates who indicate on their initial application that they wish to pursue the certificate are assigned an advisor in the Education Specialties Department and receive certificate application materials. To be eligible for admission as a candidate to the certificate, prospective candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Submit an application for admission including a written description of the reasons for pursuing the certificate and a statement of career goals within the discipline.
2. Obtain two recommendations supporting ability to succeed in graduate study.
3. Complete and submit a plan of study approved and signed by the student’s assigned advisor.
4. Possess either an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or a previously completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

The Application for Graduate Program Admission, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and the Residency/Domicile Information form (if applying for in-state tuition as a Maryland resident) should be submitted to the Office of Admissions. Once the application and all transcripts arrive in the Admissions Office, the application file will be forwarded to the graduate education program. The documents and requirements specified by the Education Specialties Department should be sent to the graduate Education Specialties Department program director. Following review of materials, the program director formally notifies candidates of admission or denial of admission to the program.

Although candidates may register for some courses after initial acceptance to SU, they are expected to complete the process for full admission into the certificate program, including the development of a program of study, prior to the completion of the first semester in the program.

Questions regarding the applicability of courses taken as a non-degree graduate student will be resolved by the Department of Education Specialties graduate program director.

Provisional Admission

Candidates who have submitted all application materials, but have not obtained a 3.0 cumulative grade point average upon completion of the baccalaureate degree may be admitted on a provisional basis to the certificate program. Provisionally admitted candidates must complete six credit hours of graduate study at Salisbury University with no grade below B.

Upon successful completion of six credit hours, candidates may apply for full admission to the certificate program. Following review of the application materials, the program director formally notifies candidates of admission or denial of admission to the program. 

Candidates who do not meet the provisional admission requirement of achieving six credit hours with grades of B or above are not eligible to apply for admission to the certificate program.

To assist candidates who are provisionally admitted, an advisor will be assigned. Candidates are expected to meet with their advisor to clarify program requirements and to assure that courses for which they register will be appropriate for the program.

Program of Study

Prior to admission to the certificate program and registration for courses, it is the candidate’s responsibility to become familiar with program requirements and confer with the assigned faculty advisor to develop a program of study 

Course Requirements

Candidates seeking the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Technology at SU complete an approved program of study including 15 semester hours of graduate credit with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than C, and no more than six credit hours of C or C+ in their program.

Courses taken to complete the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Technology are:

• Visit the Seidel School of Education & Professional Studies website: http://www.salisbury.edu/seidel/

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