Overview

The Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) prepares candidates to become certified secondary (6-12 grade) educators. Applicants must have a completed teachable major/minor before entering the GTC program. Offered online, this full-time program is part of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instruction and Curriculum in Secondary Education. Graduates receive a recommendation for initial standard teacher certification and need only a few additional courses to complete a full Master’s degree.

The GTC in secondary education consists of eight classes totaling 27 credits over spring/summer, fall, and winter semesters, covering topics such as adolescent literacy development, classroom management, teaching students with disabilities, and technology integration, paired with robust clinical field experiences. Completing an additional 15 credits fulfills the requirements for a Master in Education, Instruction and Curriculum - Secondary Education.

The program prepares individuals to become certified secondary educators in just one year, spanning three semesters. Faculty members have P12 experience and are experts in their fields. They provide flexible, available, and supportive guidance throughout the program. With quality secondary educators in high demand in today’s job market, this program offers a valuable pathway to a rewarding secondary school teaching career.

College of Education and Community Innovation

gvsu.edu/education/grad
401 Fulton Street West, Building C
[email protected]
(616) 331-6650

Program Director

Kelly Margot, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6247

Application Deadline

An application for the GTC program, available from the College of Education and Community Innovation, is due by November 1. An additional application for admission to the College of Education and Community Innovation must be submitted by January 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.