Post Grad Certificates in Elementary Education

Overview of the field
A Post-grad Certificate in Elementary Education trains you as an elementary teacher. The degree could be useful for you both if you want to enter the teaching profession or pursue a higher degree in the future.

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Structure and duration of the degree program
Post-Grad Certificates of Elementary Education are a one-year degree and after the completion of the first year the credits can be transferred to a Master’s degree program if you want to continue the studies. The degree focuses on theory and its application and doesn’t require externships at the conclusion of the program.

Highlights of the coursework
A Post-Grad Certificate of Elementary Education program trains students in the various academic aspects of elementary education which includes classes six to eight. The coursework includes: 

Child psychology
Intervention
Elementary education
Technology in the classroom
Teaching strategy
Curriculum and instruction
Diagnosis of learning disabilities
Measurement and evaluation
Exceptional children
Guidance of social behavior

Admission criteria and graduation requirements
Most of the universities require a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field. A good academic record and some work experience could be a plus.

Career prospects and average salary
Post-Grad Certificates in Elementary Education could be a step towards Masters but if you want to enter the field right away, the degree can get you around $40,000 per annum which is closer to what you should expect after a Master’s degree. You can enter the education field as a:

Curriculum expert
Elementary teacher
Administrative supervisor at elementary schools