Earn Your Certificate in Education
Endicott’s certificate programs offer pathways for initial teaching licensure and non-licensure tracks, career advancement, and specialized training.
Certificate Admission Requirements
➤Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure Certificates (Post-Master's)
Early Childhood Education (PreK–2)
Elementary Education (Grades 1–6)
Secondary Education Biology (8–12)
Secondary Education Chemistry (8–12)
Secondary Education English (5–12)
Secondary Education History (5–12)
Secondary Education Humanities (5–8)
Secondary Education Mathematics (5–8)
Secondary Education Mathematics (8–12)
Secondary Education Middle School Math & Science (5–8)
Secondary Education Physics (8–12)
➤Graduate Certificates in Educational Specializations
Reggio Emilia Approach
International Education Administration
Social Emotional Learning
Social Justice Education
➤Practitioner Special Education Pathways (Add-On Licenses)
Practitioner SPED (PreK–2 or PreK–8)
Practitioner SPED (5–12)
Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure Certificates (Post-Master's)
Scope: Reserved exclusively for candidates who already hold a Master's degree but require structured coursework and clinical field hours to earn an initial Massachusetts teaching license.
Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (PreK–2)
Accelerate your path to early childhood certification with a specialized post-master's credential.
Designed for master's-degree holders, this intensive certificate focuses on foundational early literacy, play-based learning design, and structured clinical pre-practicum observations, providing an efficient route to state initial teaching licensure.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Grades 1–6)
Earn initial elementary teaching certification through targeted post-master's clinical preparation.
This program provides master's-prepared educators with specialized methods in elementary STEM and humanities, data-based intervention strategies, and supervised practicum hours required for Massachusetts elementary licensure.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Biology (8–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Biology 8–12)
Prepare for high-demand high school biology teaching roles with targeted clinical instruction.
This post-master's certificate bridges advanced scientific knowledge with secondary teaching methods, lab safety, assessment, and structured field placements in high school science classrooms.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Chemistry (8–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Chemistry 8–12)
Obtain initial licensure for high school chemistry instruction to meet essential STEM workforce demand.
Targeted at industry professionals and post-master's candidates, this credential provides secondary science methods, curriculum modification strategies, and guided practicum experience.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education English (5–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (English 5–12)
Earn initial certification to teach secondary English through writing pedagogy and literacy frameworks.
This program provides candidates holding an advanced degree with specialized instruction in secondary writing-to-learn strategies, adolescent literature, and clinical classroom experience.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education History (5–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (History 5–12)
Translate historical expertise into secondary classroom leadership with initial history certification.
Post-master's candidates master historical inquiry methods, disciplinary literacy, and secondary curriculum design to qualify for initial licensure in middle and high school social studies classrooms.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Humanities (5–8) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Middle School Humanities 5–8)
Gain middle school humanities certification to meet regional workforce needs in interdisciplinary instruction.
Focusing on middle school pedagogy, interdisciplinary humanities instruction, and disciplinary literacy, this certificate prepares post-master's candidates to deliver integrated social studies and language arts instruction.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum
Secondary Education Mathematics (5–8) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Middle School Math 5–8)
Address critical regional STEM shortages by earning middle school mathematics teaching credentials.
This pathway builds content-area pedagogical skills, secondary assessment strategies, and structured clinical practice to prepare post-master's candidates for high-demand middle school math teaching positions.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Mathematics (8–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Mathematics 8–12)
Meet the essential math workforce demand through initial high school math teacher certification.
This program delivers pedagogical training in secondary mathematics instruction, digital media integration, and field-based observation, enabling fast-track entry into high school teaching roles.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Middle School Math & Science (5–8) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Middle School Math/Science 5–8)
Master integrated middle school STEM instruction to capitalize on expanded STEM career mobility.
Designed for career changers and post-master's scholars, this program integrates middle school math and general science methodology with hands-on pre-practicum micro-teaching experiences.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Secondary Education Physics (8–12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: MA Initial Licensure (Physics 8–12)
Fill critical physics educator vacancies by earning high school physics teaching certification.
Designed for candidates with strong quantitative and physical science backgrounds, this program delivers high school science pedagogy, laboratory management, and supervised field practice.
Compliance Note: Post-baccalaureate certificate subject to DESE July 2025 pre-practicum guidelines and practicum requirements.
Graduate Certificates in Educational Specializations
Scope: Non-licensure professional development credentials designed for practicing educators seeking specialized expertise, salary advancement, and targeted leadership skills.
Reggio Emilia Approach Certificate
Target Track: Specialized Early Childhood Credential (Non-Licensure)
Master progressive Reggio Emilia child-centered methods and environmental design.
Educators gain expert competence in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, observational documentation, and community-centered learning environments to lead progressive early learning centers.
Program Note: Non-licensure professional development certificate.
International Education Administration Certificate
Learn to be a leader in international education administration in your choice of online or in-person summer courses.
The Endicott College Certificate in International Education Administration is a dynamic, intensive 15-credit learning experience designed to provide the skills and tools you need to excel as an international school administrator.
Through practical, hands-on courses, you will cultivate leadership skills through study, reflection and experimentation in negotiation, communication and mediation, personnel and financial management, and innovative leadership practices.
Program Note: This certificate program is offered fully online or with blended courses offered in Madrid, Spain and provides personalized advising. You will have the option to continue on and earn your master’s in International Education Administration.
Social Emotional Learning Certificate
Target Track: SEL & Behavioral Support Specialist (Non-Licensure)
Develop techniques to support student emotional growth, self-management, and relationship skills.
Designed for in-service educators, this certificate provides practical techniques grounded in ecological human development to build supportive classroom environments and foster prosocial student behavior.
Program Note: Grounded in ecological models of human development and prosocial classroom frameworks.
Social Justice Education Certificate
Target Track: Equity & Culturally Responsive Teaching (Non-Licensure)
Learn to address systemic inequities and foster culturally responsive classroom environments.
Grounded in critical pedagogy, this certificate examines teacher identity, student diversity, and equity management, empowering educators to dismantle systemic barriers in contemporary school communities.
Program Note: Focuses on teacher identity, student diversity, and equity management.
Practitioner Special Education Pathways (Add-On Licenses)
Scope: Designed specifically for educators who already hold a master's degree and an active initial teaching license, allowing them to add an additional special education license to their professional credentials.
Practitioners SPED (PreK-2 or PreK-8) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: Add-On MA License in Moderate Disabilities (PreK–2 or PreK–8)
Add an early childhood or elementary moderate disabilities license to your credentials.
This streamlined add-on pathway equips currently licensed educators with specialized reading instruction, assistive technology training, and moderate disabilities curriculum adaptation for PreK–2 or PreK–8 settings.
Prerequisite Note: Reserved for educators holding a master's degree and an active MA initial teaching license. Subject to DESE add-on licensure rules.
Practitioners SPED (5-12) Certificate
*The program is delivered through a hybrid model that integrates asynchronous coursework, structured synchronous engagement, and in-person clinical experiences.
Target Licensure: Add-On MA License in Moderate Disabilities (Grades 5–12)
Expand your teaching license to include secondary moderate disabilities special education.
Practicing secondary teachers build specialized competence in adolescent writing instruction, learning differences, inclusive education, and special education legal compliance to earn secondary moderate disabilities endorsement.
Prerequisite Note: Reserved for educators holding a master's degree and an active MA initial teaching license. Subject to DESE add-on licensure rules.
Learn More About Endicott
Enrolling in graduate studies at Endicott means you’re not just a number. You will receive personalized attention throughout your entire enrollment:
- Pre-registration: get guidance from our helpful Admission staff on the right program for you, as well as advice on tuition and financial aid.
- During your courses: connect with professors and peers and access unique experiential learning opportunities.
- Approaching graduation and beyond: gain career and networking support to help you get where you want to go, now and into the future.
Endicott’s graduate programs are taught by highly skilled faculty who have practiced the work they teach and bring real-world experience to your studies, so you don’t just learn from a book; you learn best practices from real-world practitioners.
You will benefit from unique hands-on learning experiences and get the Endicott Experiential Edge, real-world experience and career support that gives you an edge in the competitive job market. And you’ll gain lifelong access to our alumni network and knowledgeable Career Center staff, who are there to help you meet your goals at any stage of your career, now or in the future. Once a Gull, always a Gull!
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