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As low as $350 per credit hour
Prinicipal and Special Education certification available
Fast track additional expertise in your chosen field
- Adult Education Certificate
- Building Level Administration Cert
- Curriculum Director Certificate
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Gifted, Talented Director Certificate
- SPED Director Certificate
- Instructional Specialist GTC Certificate
- SPED K-12 Certificate
Adult Education Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 12 | Tuition: $4,200
Apply by: 2/23/26 | Start class: 3/9/26
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.
- GED Teacher
- Adult Vocational Teacher
- Career Education Teacher
- Learning and Development Specialist
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Building Level Administration Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 18 | Tuition: $6,300
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
The Building Level Administration 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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Curriculum Director Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 18 | Tuition: $6,300
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Dyslexia Certificate
Duration: As few as 8 months | Credit Hours: 15 | Tuition: $5,250
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Gifted, Talented Director Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 18 | Tuition: $6,300
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Special Education Director Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 18 | Tuition: $6,300
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Instructional Specialist Gifted, Talented & Creative Certificate
Duration: 12 Months | Credit Hours: 18 | Tuition: $6,300
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
Fine-tune your teaching skills to meet the needs of advanced students in your classroom. The Instructional Specialist Gifted, Talented & Creative 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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
Special Education K-12 Certificate
Duration: As few as 10 months | Credit Hours: 21 | Tuition: $350 per credit hour
Apply by: 12/15/25 | Start class: 1/12/26
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.
All fees are included as part of the total tuition.
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"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."
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About Arkansas State University Online
From its creation in 1909, the university has grown, innovated and diversified into a nationally ranked provider of high-quality degrees both on campus and online. A-State continues to expand in exciting ways not only in our region, but by opening our doors to the entire world with online programs taught by the same respected faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Our robust alumni network is more than 75,000 strong.
Affordable Tuition
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Interactive Instruction
Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.
Online Format
Our multiple start dates + efficient course schedule help you fast-track your degree.
Study on Your Time
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Now that I'm a principal, my specialist degree comes into play because I'm having to see things more on a district level as opposed to just a building level. The degree gives me an understanding when my superintendent talks about budget or enrollment within the district. I understand it because of my classes through A-State.
Ahna Davis, Education Specialist, Superintendent online graduate
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Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!
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