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Online Education Certificates

Expand your impact as an educator with a focused, fast-paced online certificate program. Our wide range of programs prepares you for diverse roles such as teacher, principal, superintendent, mental health counselor and educational diagnostician.

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Why choose our online programs:

  • Competitively priced tuition is paid by the course. Your educational expenses are balanced and predictable.
  • Gain key insights and practices quickly. Our specialized certificate programs are tailored to your career goals and area of interest.
  • Set your own study schedule. Enjoy 24/7 access to 100% online coursework. Study whenever and wherever you want.
  • We accommodate the needs of working professionals with fast-paced, 7-week courses. Choose from multiple start dates and begin soon.

Why choose our online programs:

  • Competitively priced tuition is paid by the course. Your educational expenses are balanced and predictable.
  • Gain key insights and practices quickly. Our specialized certificate programs are tailored to your career goals and area of interest.
  • Set your own study schedule. Enjoy 24/7 access to 100% online coursework. Study whenever and wherever you want.
  • We accommodate the needs of working professionals with fast-paced, 7-week courses. Choose from multiple start dates and begin soon.

Which online program is right for you?

Certificate Program

Alternative Certification Program

12 months Duration
21 Credit Hours
$7,182 Total Tuition

Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in any field, you can become a qualified Texas teacher through this online Alternative Certification Program. Develop your ability to support students from all backgrounds while also boosting your teaching credentials and preparing to sit for the Texas educator certification exam. Plus, choose between a 14-week clinical experience or a one-year paid internship that allows you to apply your teaching skills in a supportive environment and expand your professional network within Texas school districts.

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Certificate Program

Graduate Certificate in Vocology

18 months Duration
18 Credit Hours
$6,148 Total Tuition

Move toward your dream job and position yourself for success with an online Graduate Certificate in Vocology. The coursework hones your current skills while pushing you to build a stronger foundation in acoustics, the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, and the ability to analyze and interpret information. In this program, you will study instrumental voice analysis, auditory perceptual training, and the theoretical aspects of teaching voice. You will also learn to apply the principles of anatomy, physiology, pedagogy, and literature to the habilitation of the performing voice. This vocology program empowers you to be an exceptional collaborator with interdisciplinary professionals.

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Certificate Program

Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician

11 months Duration
21 Credit Hours
$7,182 Total Tuition

Get qualified to develop the knowledge base and specialized skill sets to assess and identify children with learning difficulties. As an educational diagnostician student, you will benefit from one-on-one attention and continuous support from our accessible faculty who are educational leaders committed to nurturing your growth and empowering you with the most relevant and cutting-edge assessment practices. This post-graduate level certificate program meets the course requirements to become an Educational Diagnostician certified by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).

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Certificate Program

Program Certificate in Mental Health Counseling

12 months Duration
18 Credit Hours
$6,148 Total Tuition

Pursue licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) with a certificate in counseling. This post-graduate certificate provides the supplementary knowledge and experience needed to meet the 60-hour academic requirement for licensure in Texas. The curriculum includes study of abnormal human behaviors and various types of counseling methods. You will also take part in rigorous exam preparation, readying you for licensure immediately after program completion.

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Certificate Program

Program Certificate in Principal Education

9 months Duration
18 Credit Hours
$6,156 Total Tuition

Build the foundation needed for principal leadership. Our experienced professors will challenge you to expand your management skills, relationship-building strategies and engagement procedures. You’ll also be trained to partner with stakeholders in the education system. Plus you’ll participate in a five-week internship experience, to gain hands-on experience.

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Certificate Program

Program Certificate in Superintendent Education

9 months Duration
18 Credit Hours
$6,156 Total Tuition

Prepare for the Texas state superintendent certification exam with this 18-hour program designed for educators with a principal or mid-level management certification and two years of practical administrative experience. Coursework provides knowledge and skills essential to the superintendent-level certification process, such as school finance and facility planning. There is also a five-week-practicum, which will provide you with the opportunity to integrate your studies into actual experience.

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Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

Lamar University’s M.Ed. in Administration, M.Ed. in Counseling and Development – Prof. School Counseling, and Program Certificate in Principal Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).


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