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Certificate and PDE certification programs can enhance your knowledge and credibility in your chosen field.
Messiah University’s certificate and PDE teaching certification programs allow you to take graduate-level courses as a way of enhancing your knowledge, skills, leadership and professional credibility within your field of studyâۥwithout having to commit the time and finances necessary to earn a full master’s degree. Whether you are exploring a new professional path or career, staying current in your field or continuing lifelong learning goals; the flexible format of Messiah University’s certificate or teaching certification programs may be the right option for you. Whatever program you choose, up to 12 non-degree credits earned can be applied toward a degree. If at some point you decide to pursue a degree, you must fulfill the admission requirements for degree seeking students.
Messiah University graduate-level certificate programs
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in music conducting
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in counseling**
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in nursing education*
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- Certificate of Graduate Studies in management*
- Certificate of Graduate Studies in organizational and strategic communication*
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PDE certification programs
- Special education certification (PDE, PreK-8)+
- Special education certification (PDE, Grades 7-12)+
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- English as a Second Language Program Specialist (PDE, K-12)*+
* May be completed fully online.
** The CAGS in counseling without field experience can be completed fully online. If field experience is required, students must complete one on-campus course.
+Students who complete a PDE certification program will also receive a Messiah University graduate certificate.