Education Certificates
Millikin’s teacher training program is distinctive because of the endorsements and certifications that you can bundle together with your primary degree. This is a valuable way for you to deepen your understanding of specialized topics while also setting yourself apart from other job candidates.
English as a Second Language/Bilingual Certificate
Students who complete this certificate are interested in addressing the linguistic and cultural needs of English language learners (ELLs). These courses prepare students to develop culturally responsive interactions in diverse settings.
Required Courses (9 credits)
- ED209. Foundations of Bilingual Education (3)
- ED238. Child Language Development and Linguistics (3)
- ED401. Integrating Culture in Classroom (3)
A grade of C or better is required in all courses in order to obtain the academic certificate.
Literacy Certificate
The purpose of the Literacy Certificate is to highlight coursework that includes a common thread of literacy for children. Literacy courses focus on children’s ability to read and write but also relate to other forms of literacy such as visual literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and cultural literacy. Students may choose one of two tracks for this certificate according to the course selection: Emergent Literacy or Intermediate/Adolescent Literacy.
Required Courses (12 credits)
- ED204. Children’s Literature (3)
- ED206. Language Arts Methods (3) OR ED332. Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in Early Childhood (3)
- ED238. Child Language Development and Linguistics (3) OR EN222. Adolescent Literature (3)
- ED305. Literacy III: Teaching Reading Methods (3) OR ED435. Reading Methods in Early Childhood (3)
A grade of C or better is required in all courses in order to obtain the academic certificate.
Multicultural Leadership Certificate
Explore definitions of culture and diversity and examine approaches to multiculturalism in today’s global society. This certificate program prepares students to be leaders in fostering public good in multicultural environments. Participate in a service learning project to address multicultural issues in the local community.
Required Courses (12 credits)
- ED209. Foundations of Bilingual Education (3)
- ED401. Integrating Culture in Classroom (3)
- OL385. Leadership, Diversity, and Multiculturalism (3)
- CO432. Intercultural Communication (3)
A grade of C or better is required in all courses in order to obtain the academic certificate.
Special Education Certificate
In the Special Education Certificate program, students learn about the characteristics common to thirteen different types of disabilities, the psychological and practical impact that having a disability has on an individual and their family, and the most effective strategies for working with individuals with disabilities. Coursework in this certificate is designed to provide students with a depth of knowledge and understanding of disabilities that is complemented by fieldwork that provides students with the opportunity for first-hand experience to apply that newfound knowledge.
Required Courses (12 credits)
- ED115. Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in K-12 Classrooms (3)
- ED215. Learning Differences of Individuals with Mild to Moderate Educational Learning Needs (3)
- ED220. An Introduction to Educating Individuals with Diverse Abilities (3)
- ED301. Access to General Curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEPS) (3) OR ED408. Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs (3)
A grade of C or better is required in all courses in order to obtain the academic certificate.
