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Brain-Based Teaching Certificate (Online)
Degree
Brain-Based Teaching Certificate
Department
At a Glance
Learn teaching methods based on brain science to help every student succeed through this 15-credit, five-course certificate program. Courses including Brain-Based Teaching and Learning and The Mindful Classroom will strengthen your instructional methodology and reflective practice skills.
Program Coordinator: Melissa Meagher, meagherm@tcnj.edu
Duration
- part time: 1–2 years
Availability
- off campus and online*
5
- courses
15
- credits
$665
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
If you’re a licensed K–12 educational practitioner — a teacher, administrator, or school leader — who wants to better understand and react to what you experience in the classroom, this program is a perfect next step. Ideal candidates are certified teachers who want to either pursue an initial master’s degree or move to master’s +15 or 30 levels on the salary guide.
Careers
Most of our graduates are already working as K–12 teachers. This certificate contributes to their advancement on the salary guide and prepares them for additional educational positions and responsibilities in teaching, but not for transitioning to administration.
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Curriculum
The Regional Training Center site provides curriculum and course schedules.
Accreditation
The College of New Jersey School of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
