About the Middle School Graduate Certificate
When you become certified to teach middle school, you’ll learn how to help students at this critical age build upon fundamentals learned in elementary school and prepare for high school. RWU’s Middle School Certification provides Elementary and Secondary Education graduates with additional tools to succeed in the middle school classroom, including how to build a curriculum, instruct students and assess their development.
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Middle School Graduate Certificate Program Overview
Format
Hybrid (In-person and online)
Schedule
Evening and online delivery
Credits Required
9
Some additional coursework may be required.
Time Commitment
Approximately 1 year
Cost
2026-2027 Academic Year
$780 per credit
Fees
2026-2027 Academic Year
$165 per semester (part-time students)
Ways to Save
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Fall: March 1 (priority), June 15 (regular), August 1 (final)
Spring: November 1 (priority), December 15 (regular), January 6 (final)
Summer: March 1 (regular), April 1 (final)
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Middle School Graduate Certificate Requirements
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Application Requirements
Upcoming Events
The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year.
View our upcoming events for the most current opportunities to hear about the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate.
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Evgenia (Jenny) Tsankova, Ed.D



