Explore Our Online Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Explore how you can integrate the latest findings in neuroscience into effective classroom practices and how ongoing assessments can help improve student performance. Learn how to meet the diverse learning needs of your students by understanding and employing innovative curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies.
Our Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) is part of a full suite of programs in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences at Walden University.
The Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment can provide you with the tools to plan, develop, and implement standards-based curricula and instruction that can help your students learn and reach their highest potential. Focus and energize your planning and instruction to make your classroom a motivating and meaningful learning environment.
And if getting to the next level is part of your career plan, Walden is committed to helping you earn credit for your foundational knowledge. Find out how you can apply up to 12 credits earned from this certificate program toward Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
After the first course, you can continue taking one course at a time, earn your degree faster by taking two courses one time, or choose a combination of the two throughout the program to fit your changing needs.
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Financing Opportunities
Connect with an Enrollment Specialist to understand your options and plan how you will fund your dream. This certificate is eligible for federal financial aid.
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Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 12 semester credits
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 855-646-5286 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 9 semester credits, traditional courses | $615 per semester hour | $5,535 |
| 3 semester credits, accelerating courses | $130 per semester hour | $390 | |
| 12 semester credits | $5,925 | ||
| Program Fee | Per semester | $230 | $460 |
| $6,385* |
*The tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $400 to $600.
Paying for Your Education
Our Enrollment Specialists can help you outline a plan and find resources for funding your education.
PROGRAM SAVINGS
Want to quickly build new skills and knowledge? We want to put your goals within reach. Receive a 10% tuition reduction for the life of the program if you start this program on January 8, 2024. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.