Arkansas State University
Welcome to our website! How did you hear about us? Take Survey »
Home > Online Programs > Education > Graduate Certificates
Whether you’re pursuing a new career or expanding your current education expertise, an online graduate certificate program from A-State will prepare you for new professional opportunities. Our flexible online format allows you to complete your certificate program while working full time. Plus, you will experience our top-quality education for a low cost with affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Gain new theories and practices to effectively engage adult learners in a variety of settings. This Adult Education Certificate program features affordable online courses, with all credit hours transferable to a master’s in adult education. Explore emerging trends in adult and vocational education and learn from an experienced adult educator in a hands-on practicum. Students with or without a teaching license can earn this adult ed cert.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Building-Level/Principal Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to prepare for leadership roles at the campus level. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this graduate-level certificate program builds upon your previous education and paves the way to earning your Building-Level Administrator License.
In this online certificate program, you will study special topics such as: educational law, internal and external relationship building, curriculum management specific to the needs of the school you work in and formal processes in conducting teacher evaluations.
Upon completion of this online program, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge you need to serve as a principal or any other campus leadership role.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Curriculum Director Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to prepare for leadership roles in curriculum development. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this graduate-level certificate program builds upon your previous education and paves the way to earning your Curriculum Program Administrator License for the role of curriculum director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will gain an understanding of the many factors that curriculum directors must weigh in the selection and organization of course content, instructional materials and student-centered learning activities for primary and secondary educational institutions.
Upon completion of this certificate program, you will have acquired the skills and tools necessary for advanced roles in curriculum development.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Build upon your teaching expertise by adding a specialization in dyslexia with our Dyslexia Certificate online program. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to enhance your teaching practice and develop the literary growth of more students.
Aligned with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the International Literacy Association (ILA) standards, this program focuses on the structure of language, the interaction between language and literacy, diagnostic procedures and multisensory approaches to helping struggling readers. As part of this graduate-level online program, you will also learn legal aspects that protect students receiving specialized services.
Upon completion of this online program, you will have acquired the skills and tools necessary to provide the appropriate intervention services to students with dyslexia.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Fine-tune your teaching skills to meet the needs of advanced students in your classroom. The Gifted, Talented and Creative Teachers Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to K-12 gifted education certification.
In this graduate-level online program, you will learn how to differentiate your lesson plans and instructions to effectively challenge your advanced learners and meet their growing needs. You will study current theory and practice in the planning and implementation of educational programs for gifted, talented and creative students.
Upon completion of this online program, you will gain the skills and tools necessary to deliver rigorous curriculum and instruction to advanced students.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Enhance your leadership skills and solidify your expertise in gifted and talented education in the Gifted, Talented Director Certificate online program. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this certificate program builds upon your previous education and offers a path to additional licensure for the role of gifted, talented director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will guide fellow teachers with age-appropriate yet rigorous course curriculum, lesson plans, learning materials and instruction practices specific for advanced students to foster authentic learning experiences.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared for supervisory roles in gifted and talented education.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Enhance your leadership skills and solidify your expertise in special education in the Special Education Director Certificate online program. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this certificate program builds upon your previous education and offers a path to additional licensure for the role of special education director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will guide fellow teachers with age-appropriate yet rigorous course curriculum, lesson plans, learning materials and instruction practices specific for students with learning disabilities to foster authentic learning experiences. You will also focus on special education law to ensure all students receive their learning services.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared for supervisory roles in special education.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Embark in the rewarding field of special education in the Special Education K-12 Certificate online program. Designed for practicing teachers, this online certificate program elevates your teaching practice to suit the needs of students with learning disabilities.
In this graduate-level online program, you will gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of diverse learners, learn to apply positive intervention and support systems to create a secure learning environment, and accommodate student needs by creating individualized educational goals.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared to teach in inclusion and special education classrooms.
The educator preparation programs at Arkansas State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Contact CAEP at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 or by calling 202-223-0077.
Adult Education Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 12 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Gain new theories and practices to effectively engage adult learners in a variety of settings. This Adult Education Certificate program features affordable online courses, with all credit hours transferable to a master’s in adult education. Explore emerging trends in adult and vocational education and learn from an experienced adult educator in a hands-on practicum. Students with or without a teaching license can earn this adult ed cert.
Special Education Director Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 18 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Enhance your leadership skills and solidify your expertise in special education in the Special Education Director Certificate online program. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this certificate program builds upon your previous education and offers a path to additional licensure for the role of special education director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will guide fellow teachers with age-appropriate yet rigorous course curriculum, lesson plans, learning materials and instruction practices specific for students with learning disabilities to foster authentic learning experiences. You will also focus on special education law to ensure all students receive their learning services.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared for supervisory roles in special education.
Curriculum Director Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 21 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
The Curriculum Director Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to prepare for leadership roles in curriculum development. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this graduate-level certificate program builds upon your previous education and paves the way to earning your Curriculum Program Administrator License for the role of curriculum director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will gain an understanding of the many factors that curriculum directors must weigh in the selection and organization of course content, instructional materials and student-centered learning activities for primary and secondary educational institutions.
Upon completion of this certificate program, you will have acquired the skills and tools necessary for advanced roles in curriculum development.
Gifted, Talented Director Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 18 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Enhance your leadership skills and solidify your expertise in gifted and talented education in the Gifted, Talented Director Certificate online program. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this certificate program builds upon your previous education and offers a path to additional licensure for the role of gifted, talented director.
In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will guide fellow teachers with age-appropriate yet rigorous course curriculum, lesson plans, learning materials and instruction practices specific for advanced students to foster authentic learning experiences.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared for supervisory roles in gifted and talented education.
Special Education K-12 Certificate
Duration: 10 months Credit Hours: 21 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Embark in the rewarding field of special education in the Special Education K-12 Certificate online program. Designed for practicing teachers, this online certificate program elevates your teaching practice to suit the needs of students with learning disabilities.
In this graduate-level online program, you will gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of diverse learners, learn to apply positive intervention and support systems to create a secure learning environment, and accommodate student needs by creating individualized educational goals.
Upon completion of this online program, you will be prepared to teach in inclusion and special education classrooms.
Building-Level Principal Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 24 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
The Building-Level/Principal Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to prepare for leadership roles at the campus level. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this graduate-level certificate program builds upon your previous education and paves the way to earning your Building-Level Administrator License.
In this online certificate program, you will study special topics such as: educational law, internal and external relationship building, curriculum management specific to the needs of the school you work in and formal processes in conducting teacher evaluations.
Upon completion of this online program, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge you need to serve as a principal or any other campus leadership role.
Gifted, Talented and Creative Teachers Certificate
Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 18 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Fine-tune your teaching skills to meet the needs of advanced students in your classroom. The Gifted, Talented and Creative Teachers Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to K-12 gifted education certification.
In this graduate-level online program, you will learn how to differentiate your lesson plans and instructions to effectively challenge your advanced learners and meet their growing needs. You will study current theory and practice in the planning and implementation of educational programs for gifted, talented and creative students.
Upon completion of this online program, you will gain the skills and tools necessary to deliver rigorous curriculum and instruction to advanced students.
Dyslexia Certificate
Duration: 8 months Credit Hours: 15 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25
Build upon your teaching expertise by adding a specialization in dyslexia with our Dyslexia Certificate online program. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to enhance your teaching practice and develop the literary growth of more students.
Aligned with the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and the International Literacy Association (ILA) standards, this program focuses on the structure of language, the interaction between language and literacy, diagnostic procedures and multisensory approaches to helping struggling readers. As part of this graduate-level online program, you will also learn legal aspects that protect students receiving specialized services.
Upon completion of this online program, you will have acquired the skills and tools necessary to provide the appropriate intervention services to students with dyslexia.
Submit the form below, and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you to answer your questions.
Or call 866-621-8096
By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Arkansas State University (A-State) and its agent, Risepoint, may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a pre-recorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend A-State or to purchase any other goods or services. Privacy Policy. SMS Terms.
© 2024 Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas | 866-621-8096 866-621-8096
Risepoint maintains this website on behalf of Arkansas State University. A-State maintains responsibility for curriculum, teaching, admissions, tuition, financial aid, accreditation, and all other academic- and instruction-related functions and decisions. Learn more about Risepoint.
Need More Information?
Submit the form below, and a representative will contact you to answer any questions.
By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Arkansas State University (A-State) and its agent, Risepoint, may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a pre-recorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend A-State or to purchase any other goods or services. Privacy Policy. SMS Terms.