Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.)

The C.A.G.S. is a 30-credit enrichment program designed to promote the professional development of experienced teachers and community leaders who already hold a master's degree. It offers you wide flexibility in program planning so you can expand your expertise in education and other academic fields, and meet your professional needs and goals.

Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Education (Not Linked With Licensure)

(Minimum at Elms College: 21 credits and minimum GPA: 3.0)

Course Requirements: 30 Credits

EDU 503 Thinking Skills in the Classroom (3 credits)

Choose One:
SOC 580 Racial and Ethnic Groups (3 credits)
SPA 512 Hispanic Cultures in the United States (3 credits)

Choose One:
EDU 516 Introduction to Technology in Education (3 credits)
EDU 716 Advanced Technology for Educators (3 credits)
EDU 610 Research and Professional Practice (3 credits)

Choose Six:
Elective Courses (18 credits)

Prerequisite: master's degree from an accredited college or university.

 


Contact

Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Berchmans Hall, room 220

Elizabeth Teahan Hukowicz, associate academic dean
413-265-2360
hukowicze@elms.edu

Dana Malone, associate director
413-265-2218
maloned@elms.edu

Donna Harvey, assistant director
413-265-2445
harveyd@elms.edu

Joyce Desorcy, HCC Coordinator
413-552-2721 (HCC)
413-265-2470 (Elms)
desorcyj@elms.edu

Wanda S. Banks, STCC coordinator
413-265-2336 (Elms)
413-313-4287 (STCC)
banksw@elms.edu

Sr. Kay Reagan
HCC Academic Advisor
reagank@elms.edu

Jane McCarry, administrative assistant
413-265-2490
mccarryj@elms.edu