Program Overview

The program prepares individuals to be certified secondary educators. This full time program is offered online for those seeking secondary certification.

The GTC program falls under the Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Instruction and Curriculum in Secondary Education. Students completing the GTC program exit with a recommendation for initial teacher certification and will only have a few additional courses to take before completing a full Masters degree.

Admissions Requirements

Contact the Student Information and Services Center to request background materials and register to attend one of the regularly scheduled information meetings. You must also be able to undertake full-time study for approximately one calendar year.

There are many detailed requirements for admission to the graduate certification program, including completion of a state approved teaching major and minor pre-admission and a criminal background check. Consult the catalog and your program advisor for details.

Why Study Education at Grand Valley?

• The program prepares individuals to be certified elementary or secondary educators.
• Certification can be completed in one year/three semesters.
• Faculty members are experts in their field of study and remain flexible, available, and supportive of students.
• This full-time program is offered online for those seeking secondary certification.
• Students who complete the program leave with a recommendation for initial teacher certification and only have a few additional courses to take before completing a master's degree.