Graduate Certificate in Professional Study New England campus experience
Experienced professors
Career-relevant curriculum
Academic and career support
Program Overview Why should I get a graduate or post-graduate professional study certificate on campus?
Add to your teaching toolbox while enhancing your understanding of research-based educational concepts and strategies with a Certificate in Graduate Professional Study or Certificate in Post-Graduate Professional Study from Southern New Hampshire University.
These programs are ideal for practicing educators seeking applied learning and professional development opportunities within the areas of curriculum, assessment and evaluation, education technology, learning and development, and teacher leadership. Course experiences take place through asynchronous and synchronous virtual learning opportunities.
Contact our Admissions team at gradadmission@snhu.edu if you are interested in participating or learning more.
Skills you'll learn:
- Responsiveness to student learning and development
- Designing engaging learning experiences
- Data-driven instructional planning
- Meaningful integration of educational technologies
- Building strengths-based, collaborative learning communities
- Innovative, research-based teaching strategies
Courses & Curriculum Strengthen your practices with on-campus graduate or post-graduate professional study certificate courses
In these 15-credit programs, you'll choose five 3-credit courses to complete in accordance with your chosen topic:
- Curriculum design
- Assessment and evaluation
- Education technology
- Learning and development
- Teacher leadership
With multiple pathways to choose from, this program will help you develop a deeper understanding of responsive, responsible teaching methods. You'll learn to create strength-based, inclusive and collaborative classrooms while gaining insight into professional analysis, innovation and evolving strategies. Additionally, you'll reflect on your own growth, teaching practices and leadership development.
It's important to note that both certificate programs feature the same 5 areas of study. However, many of the courses within the post-graduate certificate program covers more advanced topics.
Learn from instructors with industry experience
Our faculty bring with them decades of knowledge and experience which informs the development of SNHU’s courses and curriculum. They look forward to supporting your journey both in the classroom and as you work toward a career in your field.
Audrey Rogers
Position
Associate Dean, Graduate Education Programs
Joined SNHU
2007
Education
- EdD in Leadership and Learning from Rivier College
- MA in History from the University of New Hampshire
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts Lowell
- BA in History from Tufts University
Dr. Audrey Rogers is the associate dean for graduate education programs and a professor of education at Southern New Hampshire University. She holds New Hampshire licensure as a social studies educator (grades 5-12) and digital learning specialist (K-12). She's past president and a current member of the NH IHE (Institutions of Higher Education) Network, a consortium of all NH educator preparation programs. Her recent research focused on competency-based education and assessment literacy in preservice educators.
To learn more about SNHU faculty, visit our campus faculty page.
Campus major courses
You’ll take major courses that provide you with a solid foundation in your area of study – in some cases featuring experiential or project-based learning opportunities, labs, simulations and internships. These courses will allow you to learn a wide variety of topics and help prepare you for a role in your desired field.
Courses may include:
Visit the course catalog to view the full Certificate in Graduate Professional Study curriculum.
Campus major courses
You’ll take major courses that provide you with a solid foundation in your area of study – in some cases featuring experiential or project-based learning opportunities, labs, simulations and internships. These courses will allow you to learn a wide variety of topics and help prepare you for a role in your desired field.
Courses may include:
Visit the course catalog to view the full Certificate in Post-Graduate Professional Study curriculum.
Can’t wait? You don’t have to!
Whether you’re looking to continue to enhance your education or further your career, certificates can help expand your future opportunities.
Career Outlook What can I do with a professional study certificate?
The goal of these programs is to produce teachers who are prepared to impact their schools and students in meaningful ways, both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether your goal is to develop new curriculum, become familiar with new teaching technology or learn new leadership skills, SNHU can help you take the next step in your education career.
Campus Student Experience So, what's it like taking classes on campus?
In this program, you'll engage in a collaborative cohort experience made up of educators from diverse backgrounds and professional disciplines. Through both asynchronous and synchronous activities, you'll discuss, design, apply and analyze research-based strategies and tools that enrich learning environments. Your courses are designed to empower you to build upon professional strengths and positively impact your own classrooms.
Student support
At SNHU, you'll never have to worry about feeling alone. Here, you’ll have help from your advisors, access to tutoring and office hours, career coaching, and mental health services so you can do your best and feel your best.
Additionally, our Office of Diversity Programs, International Student Services and Campus Accessibility Center make campus an inclusive place for everyone. Visit our Student Services page to learn more about our support offerings.
Small class sizes
With small class sizes, you’ll learn in an environment where professors with real world experience know you by name.
Here, you’re not getting lost in giant lecture halls, but instead, actively participating in thoughtful dialogue where you’re always encouraged to collaborate with your peers and ask questions when they arise.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our 300-acre campus has everything you need. From technology-advanced classroom settings to your dorms complete with fitness centers and hangout spots, our goal is to give you the best college experience possible.
Whether you’re learning in a classroom, in a lab, on the field, or in your field, you’ll have what you need to be successful from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your textbooks.
School of Arts, Sciences and Education Learn about the School of Arts, Sciences and Education
From understanding why people behave the way they do, to studying and tackling today's environmental issues, the School of Arts, Sciences and Education serves as an academic hub for creativity, collaboration and learning. Here, you'll have the chance to gain real-world experience through internships, student teaching, lab work and community-based projects. From studying cells under a microscope or analyzing crime scenes to leading a student-teaching session in an elementary classroom, you’ll learn how the world works so you can help make it a better place.
Student teaching opportunities
Inkwell game design studio
State-of-the-art labs
How SNHU makes college affordable
At Southern New Hampshire University, we're on a mission to make high-quality education more accessible with more affordable tuition. With 70+ career-focused majors, state-of-the-art facilities, D2 sports and over 70 student clubs and organizations, you can get the campus experience you've always dreamed of at a more affordable price.
This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid. Students seeking alternatives to federal financial aid can explore tuition assistance, grants and scholarships, as well as private loans. To learn more about private loans, visit our Student Loans page.
Accreditations
SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.
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