Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology

Earn an Online Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology

The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology provides an opportunity for high school teachers to be credentialed to teach Dual Credit Psychology courses. Teaching dual credit courses almost immediately raises the income-earning potential of high school educators and expands career options to include community college teaching. 

This graduate certificate is designed for students who already have a master’s in another field and now want to teach dual credit Psychology.

Additional information about dual-credit teaching can be found at Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Faculty Credential Information and Texas Education Agency Dual Credit FAQs.

• Online Education

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  The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology at St. Mary’s can be completed online.

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• Certificate Program

  The 18-credit-hour certificate program can be completed fully online within 12 months (on average):

  Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology

  The program offers flexibility for students to later complete a master’s degree in various disciplines.

• Courses

  The program requires the completion of six online graduate-level courses in Psychology. Students can select from nine course offerings:

  Abnormal Psychology II 
  Advanced Developmental Psychology 
  Advanced Sexuality 
  Advanced Social and Personality Psychology 
  Advanced Statistics 
  Biological Psychology 
  Historical Topics and Recent Advances in Psychology 
  Qualitative Methods 
  Race, Class and Gender in Community-Based Research 

Graduate Certificate Admission and Tuition

Admission Requirements and Process

Applicants must complete an online application and provide an official transcript from their highest degree-granting institution, a letter of support from their employing school district or employer, and a statement of purpose. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this certificate program.

Please note: An unofficial copy of your transcript can be used to apply for admission to the program. If enrolled in the program, students will be required to submit an official transcript within four weeks of the start of class.

To discuss specific admission procedures and requirements for this program, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 210-436-3101 or graduate@stmarytx.edu, or contact your Program Director. 

Tuition

The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in Psychology is offered at a fixed rate of $12,000, which includes tuition, required fees and course materials. 

Military, dependents of military members and Department of Defense employees may be eligible for a tuition discount. Employers may also offer tuition assistance to their employees. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at 210-431-3141 or finaid@stmarytx.edu or visit the Graduate Financial Aid page.