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. RWU’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
Spring 2025
$748/credit
Fees
Spring 2025
$160/semester (part-time students)
Apply By
Fall: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), August 15 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), December 15 (Regular), January 6 (Final)
Summer: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), April 15 (Final)
Upcoming Events
The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year.
View our upcoming events for the most current opportunities to hear about the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Middle School Endorsement Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. To apply, submit the following:
- Completed online application form accompanied by the $50 application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals
- A valid teaching certificate
Where appropriate, documents should be submitted online through the applicant portal or 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 How to Apply page from the Office of Graduate Admission.