Middle School Certification
When you become certified to teach middle school, you鈥檒l learn how to help students at this critical age build upon fundamentals learned in elementary school and prepare for high school. 麻豆色情片鈥檚 Middle School Certification provides Elementary and Secondary Education graduates with additional tools to succeed in the middle school classroom, including how to build a curriculum, instruct students and assess their development.
Format
Blended (In class and online)
Schedule
Evening and online delivery
Credits Required
9
Some additional coursework may be required.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 year
Cost
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
$780/credit
Fees
2025-2026 Academic Year
$165/semester (part-time students)
Apply By
Fall: March 1 (priority), June 15 (regular), August 1 (final)
Spring: November 1 (priority), December 15 (regular), January 6 (final)
Summer: March 1 (regular), April 1 (final)
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Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor鈥檚 Degree from an accredited college or university.
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for 麻豆色情片 students.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of 麻豆色情片 students.
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals.
- A valid teaching certificate
- If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to take either the GRE or MAT.International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.
Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.
Where appropriate, documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.
The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year.
View our upcoming events for the most current opportunities to hear about the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate.