Self, Systems and Social Transformations, Graduate Certificate – Online

The certificate requires 12 credit hours of coursework:

• ELED 6260: Psychological and Historical Influences on Society
• ELED 6261: Human Identity Development
• ELED 6262: Social Dynamics and Systems that Educate
• ELED 6263: Social Action and Advocacy

This certificate can be pursued either concurrently with the M.Ed. in Urban Education, Master of Social Work, M.A. in Counseling, or as a stand-alone option for interested students. The courses are also available as electives for doctoral students.

Most candidates finish over two semesters. This program is preferred to be completed in two separate summers, but students may start in the Fall.

Admissions & Requirements:

• Complete the Graduate School Admission Application.
• A bachelor’s degree from a university accredited by a US Department of Education-recognized institutional accreditor.
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all academic coursework beyond high school.
• A statement of purpose.

• August 1 (fall)
• May 1 (summer first half term)
• June 15 (summer second half term)

Alumni of UNC Charlotte’s Self, Systems and Social Transformations Graduate Certificate program serve in diverse careers and professions with job titles such as:

• Social worker
• School administrator
• Teacher
• Non-profit employee
• Stay at home parent
• Community member
• School counselor
• Community college educator
• Doctoral student
• Therapist
• Religious leader
• Athletic coach

Why Earn Your Self, Systems and Social Transformations Graduate Certificate Online From UNC Charlotte?

By choosing UNC Charlotte’s online Self, Systems and Social Transformations Graduate Certificate, you’ll enjoy a number of advantages, including:

Earn your certificate online part time in just two semesters. While designed ideally to be completed over two summer semesters, we do offer you the flexibility to earn your certificate in a shorter time by enrolling in the Fall. Our classes are offered fully online, allowing you to complete your certificate around your busy schedule.

Receive strong student support in school and in your career aspirations. Our Center for Graduate Life provides the support and sense of community students need to meet the challenges they’ll face throughout their graduate experience. Virtual workshops are available online on subjects such as graduate academic writing and research writing at the graduate level. The University Career Center provides services, programs and support such as an Education Career Fair held each spring semester, individual appointments with career advisors and the Hire-A-Niner online job and internship database.

Learn from faculty experts. Co-Program Director Dr. Erin Miller is a Professor in the Reading and Elementary Education Department in the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte. She has authored or co-authored 28 peer-reviewed articles, 12 book chapters, 2 books and numerous policy briefs. Her scholarly work has won a Taylor and Francis Distinguished Article award, and an Outstanding Dissertation Award. Co-Program Director Dr. Tehia Starker Glass is a former elementary school teacher who now consults nationally with teachers, schools, districts, and organizations to be more equity oriented. Dr. Glass is a TED speaker, co-author of a book and has contributed to Edweek, CNN, and MSNBC.

NC Resident: $309.59 per credit hour
Non-Resident: $1,186.59 per credit hour