Middle School Certification

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. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™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.

Format

Blended (In class and online)

Schedule

Evening and online delivery

Credits Required

9

Some additional coursework may be required.

Time Commitment

Approximately 1 year

Cost

Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
$780/credit

Fees

2025-2026 Academic Year
$165/semester (part-time students)

Apply By

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)

Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

To apply, submit the following:

  1. Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students.
  2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students.
  3. Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals.
  4. A valid teaching certificate
  5. If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results

The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0 are strongly encouraged to take either the GRE or MAT.International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.

Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.

Where appropriate, documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809

Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.

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The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year. 

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