Educator Job Embedded Graduate Certificate

Online Certificate Program

ETSU Online

Become an Educator

This Educator Job Embedded graduate certificate offers coursework directed at clinical practice in the field. This certificate program allows students who have completed all initial licensure program coursework with the exception of Residency II, Seminar, and Praxis content examinations for licensure areas.

This certificate allows students to move into an employed educator position while completing educator preparation program requirements. Upon completion of the certificate coursework, students will be recommended for full completion of teacher licensure requirements for the specified endorsement with the Tennessee Department of Education.

Pursue Licensure

Students who complete the graduate certificate in Job Embedded and later wishes to pursue an education master's degree program may be eligible to transfer the certificate credits into the master’s degree program with approval of the graduate coordinator and the Graduate School. 

Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Note: This program has the following admission requirements:

  • Completion of all initial licensure course requirements with the exception of Residency II
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from a completed baccalaureate degree program in the area in which licensure is being sought
  • Passing Praxis Content Examination scores for the licensure area which have been officially received by ETSU and are required in accordance with state policy
  • Intent to hire agreement from an area school district

 

Professional Licensure Information: ETSU offers programs that meet Tennessee’s professional licensure or certification requirements; however, these may not meet the requirements in other states or territories. Students who plan to work outside of Tennessee should review ETSU's professional licensure information for details on whether this program’s curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in your state.

 

 

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Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

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  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign in to the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

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  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Educator Job Embedded Graduate Certificate and complete the remainder of the form.

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Cost 

TN Residents *eRate Out of State
$672 per credit hour $835.50 per credit hour $1,513 per credit hour
- The *eRate applies to students living out of state and taking all web-based courses.
- Additional fees may be required.
- Visit the Paying for College page to read more about costs and financial aid options.
- The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? 

    This certificate allows applicable candidates to move into an employed educator position while completing the necessary elements of their educator preparation program to fully complete their state licensure requirements.


  • What accreditations apply to this certificate program?

    The licensure programs are accredited under the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).


  • Does this certificate lead to certification or licensure?

    Please visit the ETSU Office of Educator Preparation's Job-Embedded Licensure page for details.

  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field?

    Students must have completed their undergraduate program in the field in which their job-embedded educator license is granted by the state.

  • What are the prerequisites for this program?

    Students must have completed their undergraduate program, including all licensure requirements, with the exception of the Residency II clinical practice and seminar.

  • Does this certificate require the GRE?

    No, the GRE is not required for admission to this program.

  • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?

    This may vary based departmental coursework offerings. However, since this is the residency portion of the educator preparation program, hours are primarily conducted on the job. The seminar course may involve both asynchronous and synchronous components in a virtual or non-virtual setting based on the needs of the student.

  • Does this certificate require field work?

    This certificate is a job embedded program, therefore, the majority of the work will be conducted in the field.

  • What is the time to completion?

    Per state policy, the job embedded candidate must complete 100 consecutive days on the job as the teacher of record. This program aligns with that policy.

  • Are scholarships available?

    No department specific scholarships are available for certificate students at this time. ETSU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers scholarship information for all student levels. By submitting the Universal Scholarship Application, students can be considered for a variety of university scholarships. Learn more on the ETSU Scholarship website. Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for more information and resources.