When can a teacher apply?
Teachers may begin the program once they have a Residency Certificate, have completed one year of successful teaching, and are employed in a state approved public or private school. They may finalize enrollment into the program after completing provisional status.

How long do teachers have to complete the program?
Teachers who have a Residency Certificate, have completed one year of successful teaching, and are employed in a state approved public or private school may apply to the program. We encourage novice teachers to complete provisional status before pursuing their professional certificate. New cohorts form at least once each year.

How long do teachers have to complete the program?
Teachers normally have five years to complete the program. Depending on the nature of the program core, as determined by the individual's Professional Growth Plan, teachers will typically take from six months to two years to complete all requirements.

What makes the Gonzaga University program unique?
The Professional Certification program at Gonzaga serves the mission of our university and the school of education. At the heart of our mission are the values of social justice, community service, transformational leadership, and academic excellence. We believe that skilled professional educators practice their art reflectively, collaboratively, with discipline and integrity. Our program, therefore, seeks to build the capacity of practitioners to work successfully in these ways. We emphasize the importance of the Professional Growth Team as a center of creative dialogue and seek to advise our candidates closely throughout their program.  The Gonzaga program prides itself on individualized service.

Can I use the Professional Certificate courses toward a Master's Degree?
Teachers pursuing a Master's Degree program in the School of Education may include their master's coursework as the core requirements of their Professional Growth Plan.

What will the program cost?
All credits in the program are offered at $175/credit on site and $200/credit in offsite cohorts, but the actual price may vary from year to year. At minimum, a candidate in the advanced-track or master's track would register for five units (not including master's work), and a certificate-only student would take ten units.

How do I apply?
Contact Sharon Straub.