Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate K-8
Graduate Certificate & Iowa Teaching Endorsement #260
Designed for current, licensed teachers, this program fulfills the requirements for Iowa Endorsement #260. Students may complete the endorsement at the undergraduate or graduate level. Begin courses any term.
Complete in one year
Earn 24 credits in six courses and two practicum/field experience courses.
Delivered online
Courses are offered fully online via Zoom and Blackboard.
$366 or $586 per credit
Undergraduate tuition is $366 per credit and graduate tuition is $586 per credit. All students pay a $46 technology fee per course.
Scholarships Available
UNI's College of Education is offering scholarships to support teachers who are seeking licensure in select endorsement and graduate certificate programs. Whether you’re looking to specialize in a certain subject area, advance your credentials, or expand your teaching practice, the Empower Educators Scholarship is designed to help make your goals more attainable. This dedicated scholarship will offset the cost difference of graduate-level coursework and undergraduate tuition.
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and we'll reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions
- Confirm your eligibility
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process
Mallory DeSantiago
Student Support Specialist
mallory.desantiago@uni.edu
319-273-2863
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
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Field experience and practicum courses require access to classrooms where you can actively engage with children, helping you develop the skills needed to achieve the required level of competency to successfully complete the program.
This sample sequence assumes students have completed the EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development (3) course or equivalent.
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. We provide a streamlined application and enrollment process. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, we'll connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' form above and our dedicated staff will work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Office of Admissions.
To pursue only the undergraduate endorsement, complete the enrollment request form each semester. Students admitted to the graduate certificate/endorsement program will also complete this form each semester.
Stack your certificate into a master's degree.
Our Instructional Strategist certificate program is just the beginning - this graduate certificate can be applied to the Transformative Education Master of Arts in Education degree. After you complete your first certificate, our staff can connect you with two additional certificate programs, allowing you to earn your master's degree in a way that fits your goals and schedule. Contact us to learn more.
