Admissions

Character Education Certificate

Program Information


Certificate:
Character Education Certificate

Units: This program consists of 4 courses of 3 Professional Development Units (PDUs) each for a total of 12 PDUs. Please note that PDUs are non-credit bearing and are not assessed at the standard graduate tuition rate.

Approximate Time to Completion: Less than 1 year. Estimated time to completion includes required intersession classes.

Class Schedule

Classes are offered online.

Tuition

Tuition is $400 per course for the Specialist Certificate in Character Development.

What can I do with this certificate?

The Character Education Certificate is designed to meet the needs of educators who are interested in the character development of children and youth. A graduate certificate in character development will improve the candidate’s knowledge and skills in helping students develop the habits of good character.

For more program information, click here to visit the department website.

Application Checklist

  • Current resume via an attachment to an e-mail message of interest to Professor Edward DeRoche at deroche@sandiego.edu

Requirements for Admission

Computer Access Requirements

  • Applicants must have the capability to access the WebCT website.

Interview Requirements

  • Some applicants may be contacted for a phone interview, depending on the contents of the resume.

Admissions Information

Deadline to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the certificate program, please contact Dr. Edward DeRoche, program coordinator, at deroche@sandiego.edu for application deadlines.

Application Status and Decisions

To confirm that application materials have been received or to check the status of your application, please contact Dr. Edward DeRoche, program coordinator, at deroche@sandiego.edu.


 

Please email all application materials to: For questions about this program or the admissions requirements contact:

Dr. Edward DeRoche
Director, Character Development Center

Email: deroche@sandiego.edu

(619) 260-2250

 

Dr. Edward DeRoche
Character Development Center
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
University of San Diego
Mother Rosalie Hill Hall 246-B

Phone: (619) 260-2250

Email: deroche@sandiego.edu

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Contact:

Anne Mumford
Interim Director of Admissions and Outreach
(619) 260-7988 | Phone
(619) 849-8138 | Fax

For admissions and general program information:
Admissions and Outreach
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