Degree
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Format
- In-Person
- Online
Department
Earn a Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History from St. Mary’s
The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in United States History provides an opportunity for instructors who already have a master’s degree in another area to be credentialed to teach Dual Credit U.S. History 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 U.S. History.
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.
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Certificate Program
The certificate program is expected to be completed in 7-12 months:
Students who participate in the certificate program may apply their completed credit hours toward a master’s in Public History:
Courses
The certificate includes 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses in U.S. History and can be completed in asynchronous, online courses or in person. Courses include:
- History of the American West and Borderlands
- Topics in U.S. History: Gender
- Topics in U.S. History: Political and Military History
- Topics in U.S. History: Race and Ethnicity
- Topics in U.S. History: Social and Economic History
- United States in World History
Graduate Certificate Admission and Tuition
Admission
Interested applicants must complete the online application and upload a copy of the highest degree-granting transcript (bachelor’s or master’s). 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 U.S. History is offered at a fixed rate of $12,000, which includes tuition, required fees and course materials. Students enrolled in this program are not currently eligible to receive federal or state financial assistance.
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.
Faculty
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Lindsey Passenger Wieck, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History -
Aaron Moreno, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History -
Gerald E. Poyo, Ph.D. O'Connor Chair for the History of Hispanic Texas and the Southwest -
Bradley W. Root, Ph.D. Chair of the Department of History -
Teresa Van Hoy, Ph.D. Professor of History
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Graduate Certificate FAQs
Students in the Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History may apply their completed credit hours toward a 30-credit-hour Master of Arts in Public History.
Can my certificate credits go toward a master’s degree?
The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History is offered at a fixed rate of $12,000, which includes tuition, required fees and course materials.
Some programs may qualify for financial aid. Prospective certificate students are encouraged to consult with the Office of Financial Assistance to understand the financing specifics.
How much does the certificate cost?
The Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History is 18 credit hours and can be completed within 7-12 months, on average.
How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Courses in the Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in U.S. History can be completed in person or in online (asynchronous) online courses. Online courses are not taught in real-time but include pre-recorded lectures, video uploads, class chats and individual meetings with professors.
Are the online courses synchronous or asynchronous?
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