Teaching Psychology Graduate Certificate
Advance your career with our online graduate certificate in teaching psychology, honing the skills to effectively teach and engage undergraduate students in psychology.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online in Commerce.
- 1 year
- 18 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Teach Psychology
Elevate your teaching career with our Teaching of Psychology Graduate Certificate, designed for those looking to teach undergraduate psychology, particularly at community colleges. Train to develop in-depth knowledge in areas such as personality and abnormal psychology, social behavior, cognitive neuroscience and educational psychology—helping you cultivate practical skills for effective classroom instruction. What’s more, our fully online format offers you the flexibility to complete coursework at your own pace while managing work and personal commitments.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Our graduate certificate can help open the door to teaching psychology at higher levels and in the corporate world.
Career Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our program is carefully crafted to provide focused training in psychological principles and effective teaching strategies, and is designed to equip educators with the expertise and confidence to teach psychology at various educational levels.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Psychology Foundations
Study key psychological theories and principles in areas such as cognition, behavior and mental health, forming a strong foundation for teaching psychology.
Assessment and Evaluation
Learn to design fair and effective assessments that align with course objectives, accurately measuring student understanding and providing constructive feedback.
Research Methods
Gain expertise in teaching psychological research methodologies, helping you understand how to conduct and analyze studies in psychology.
Teaching Strategies
Discover effective teaching methods tailored for psychology, including active learning and case studies, to engage you and enhance your learning outcomes.
Taking Classes
Our 18-credit-hour Teaching Psychology Graduate Certificate program aims to prepare you to teach undergraduate psychology courses, enhancing both your knowledge in the field and your teaching skills.
Fully Online and Hybrid
Courses are available fully online and in hybrid formats, offering flexibility to fit your schedule. For an up-to-date list of course offerings, locations and meeting times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Curriculum
Our graduate certificate is designed to provide educators with the expertise to teach undergraduate psychology courses effectively. Program curriculum covers essential topics in psychology and instructional strategies, guiding the way as you develop the tools to engage and inspire learners. This certificate is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their teaching credentials in psychology at the collegiate level.
For more information, please contact Dr. Curt Carlson.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Curt Carlson, Ph.D.
Faculty
Shulan Lu, Ph.D.
Faculty
Benton Pierce, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
At East Texas A&M, you have access to a number of student organizations that strive to support career development and practical experience. These organizations offer opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration. By actively participating, you can deepen your expertise, build valuable connections and develop skills essential for advancing in the fields of psychology and education.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Master’s degree in English or related field
Once admitted, you must:
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
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Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator or more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Psychology and Special Education
- 903.468.8723
- [email protected]