Certificate in Content Area Instruction
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TOTAL COST
$5,100*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 06, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
8.5 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
18
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This program is designed to help those wanting to teach at the secondary or college level meet education requirements. With over 8 majors, it allows you to obtain 18-credit hours in the content area of your choosing.
Why ACE?
Quality You Expect
Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.
Low Cost You Deserve
Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.
Flexibility You Need
Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.
Tuition
We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.
Total Cost Certificate in Content Area Instruction |
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Total Tuition 18 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$4,230 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $720 Technology and Library Fee (18 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit) |
$870 |
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Total Program Cost |
$5,100* |
Find a plan that fits your budget.
Program Details
Focus of Study
Designed for those teaching at the secondary or college level content areas or disciplines, this certificate examines the major tenets for understanding fields of study. Using intellectual processes to encourage lifelong learning, the courses are crafted to build patterns of thought fostered by delivery methods, cultural perspectives, and changes of time which influence and support the integration of ideas and concepts. Learners investigate different perspectives by utilizing evidence-based research to encourage real-world applications, effective problem solving, and building relationships through communication. This approach establishes fundamental constructs which influences the understanding of underlying concepts essential in content areas.
Program Outcomes
- Develop ways to apply integrative thinking to evidenced-based learning related to emerging issues and concerns which foster deeper understanding of discipline-related content while supporting the use of theories, standards, and frameworks appropriate for the field.Â
- Establish relationships between theoretical perspectives and professional application to create opportunities for reflective practices which engage students in appreciating and using principles in practice.Â
- Analyze approaches to understanding traditional modes of communication, including writing and speaking, within a media-driven culture.Â
- Build a collaborative community to engage in experiential learning which applies principles of engagement to generate cultural perspectives and the pursuit of intellectual understanding of concepts presented in various mode of communication.Â
- Design learning environments conducive for a field of study which utilize research to support changing conditions, requiring strategic thinking, and critical problem solving in relation to human endeavors.Â
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 06, 2025 Term
Jan 03, 2025
Payment Due
Jan 03, 2025
Application Due
Jan 06, 2025
Term Start
Jan 10, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 09, 2025
Term End
February 17, 2025 Term
April 07, 2025 Term
May 19, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
CHEM5203 |
Foundations of Integrated Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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CHEM5303 |
Systems of Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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CHEM5313 |
The Forces of Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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CHEM5323 |
Practical Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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CHEM5333 |
Energy Levels and Concepts of Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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CHEM5343 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 Semester Credits |
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BIOL5203 |
Foundations of Integrated Biology |
3 Semester Credits |
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BIOL5303 |
Systems of Biology |
3 Semester Credits |
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BIOL5313 |
The Forces of Biology |
3 Semester Credits |
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BIOL5323 |
Practical Biology |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.