Job-embedded Seventh-day Adventist certification courses
Adventist Teacher Certification on your terms
Walla Walla University's online, self-paced courses with job-embedded assessments provide the flexibility and convenience you need to achieve your goals. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the classroom and make a difference in students' lives.
We understand that pursuing a teaching career is both a passion and a commitment. That's why our flexible online courses allow you to study at your own pace, giving you the freedom to balance your personal and professional responsibilities while working towards your Adventist Teacher Certification. Each course is designed to be completed at your own pace around your busy school schedule within a six-month timeframe.
Adventist Teacher Certification is issued through each union education office following North American Division requirements documented in the Educators’ Certification Manual. Your individual requirements are summarized in your Teacher Status Report, which may be obtained from your local union education office. Using the requirements provided in your Teacher Status Report, Walla Walla University School of Education and Psychology advisors will help you select the courses you need to meet your goals.
Questions?
Maria Bastien Valenca, dean
School of Education and Psychology
- (509) 527-2212
- maria.bastien@wallawalla.edu
Program highlights:
Flexible and self-paced
- Online, asynchronous courses designed for busy educators.
- Start courses anytime and finish within six months.
- Complete coursework around your teaching schedule.
Job-embedded and practical
- Apply what you learn directly in your own classroom.
- Coursework aligns with real teaching experiences and responsibilities.
- Designed for currently employed teachers with classroom access.
Affordable and faith-based
- Just $150 per credit for high-quality Adventist education.
- Personalized course planning based on your Teacher Status Report.
- Designed to meets NAD Adventist Teacher Certification requirements.
Program requirements:
- Current teacher with classroom access to support job-embedded coursework.
- Verification letter from your conference superintendent stating that you are under contract.
- Depending on your situation, additional courses not offered as part of this program may be needed to obtain Adventist Teacher Certification.
Courses:
Intro to Graduate Study in Education
This orientation course will introduce you to the people, web sites, and resources you will need to take graduate education classes.
Intro to Teaching Practices and Technology
This introductory course will introduce the teaching practices of instructional design and classroom technology integration.
Teaching and Learning: Mathematics
Learn strategies to effectively teach math in grades K-8.
Measurement and Evaluation in Education
This course will help you develop skills to assess students in consistent and authentic ways.
Multigrade and Rural Education
Explores public and private education in small, rural, and multigrade environments. Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of teachers and available resources for these unique schools.
Teaching and Learning: Science and Engineering
Develop interactive science lessons, and learn how to integrate technology, engineering, and math into your classroom.
Intro to Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms
Tailored for educators and individuals seeking to engage with diverse groups of individuals, participants will cultivate an awareness of diversity and equity, particularly concerning special education and disability categories. They will also learn best practices for supporting diverse individuals in inclusive classrooms and communities.