Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education
American College of Education

Program Details

Enroll in this secondary education degree online program and enhance professional opportunities.  This program is intended to prepare those with a bachelor’s degree in fields other than education to work in secondary education.  Gain a solid foundation for teaching in grade 5-12 classrooms and guide the instruction of adolescent students.  Coursework covers:

  • Adolescent development
  • Literacy in content areas
  • Content-specific methodology

By completing field experiences and observations and student teaching, students will put their new knowledge to use in the real world.  Hands-on experiences ensure graduates are ready to teach.  

If you decide to further your education, these credits count toward the M.A. in Secondary Teaching.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

School Accreditation & Licensing

American College of Education is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Candidates may also be admitted with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and, at least, 5 years of documented professional experience
  • This program requires a criminal background check 
  • Candidates must have field-based diversity experiences and classroom access