Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

You already hold a master’s degree, so you know that graduate school can spur you to become a better teacher. You know the level of focus that graduate school requires and the boundless learning that takes place. Now, in a post-master’s environment, you are looking to hone the skills you have to make you an excellent educator in the arts.

We seek post-master’s educators, artists, and prospective educators who want to expand their creative boundaries and keep arts alive in our schools and communities. Here is where you will develop and practice innovative methods for teaching with an interdisciplinary approach.

Please see more information about program requirements in our Graduate Catalog and contact the Arts Integration in Schools and Communities Coordinator, Sarah Andronaco, to learn more.

Professor Sarah Andronaco
sandronaco2@smcvt.edu

You have attained a master’s degree, but you are now thinking about focusing on understanding what it takes to develop and evaluate school curricula. The word “curriculum” comprises many areas: orientation, philosophy, design, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation. As a post-master’s student, you will be given the opportunity to delve into each of these areas and progress as leaders in your field.

While the primary focus is on the K-12 public school setting, you will find that the concentration in curriculum is applicable to all levels as well as a variety of contexts in which curriculum is developed and utilized.

Please see more information about program requirements in our Graduate Catalog and contact the Curriculum and Instructional Design Coordinator, Rebecca Haslam, to learn more.

Professor Rebecca Haslam
rhaslam@smcvt.edu
802.654.2306

You’re a passionate learner and a bookworm. Your love of reading is instilled in the children you teach. You have a master’s degree and are ready to further develop your knowledge and skills to become a more effective teacher of reading and language arts. Courses in reading methodology and diagnosis, complemented with clinical and classroom experiences, provide the framework for our C.A.G.S. students to become literacy leaders.

Our program presents a comprehensive view of literacy development, instruction, and assessment. Our students obtain knowledge that is deeply rooted in theory, research, and hands-on experience. Armed with this knowledge, our graduates set off to really change their students’ lives through the power of language.

Students who already have a master’s degree and are interested in pursuing the Specialized Literacy Professional endorsement, may do so through the C.A.G.S. with a concentration in Literacy.

Please see more information about program requirements in our Graduate Catalog and contact the Literacy Coordinator, Soo Joung Kim, to learn more.

Professor Soo Joung Kim
skim13@smcvt.edu
802.654.2279

Strong school leaders, from principals to administrative staff, are the driving force behind outstanding schools. Such leaders are centered on children, clear in their moral purpose, and collaborative in their relationships. Together with their staffs, they are able to create and sustain a school structure that is effective, and a learning environment that is conducive to student and adult growth.

Throughout our School Leadership concentration, graduate students have opportunities to work individually and with colleagues, both in the classroom and in the field, to explore concepts while acquiring and applying their skills. Our program offers a blend of required and elective courses, giving students a meaningful and lasting educational experience upon which they can draw when actively engaged in the science and art of leading a school.

In addition, students who hold a master’s degree and are interested in pursuing obtain an additional endorsement for Principal, Director of Curriculum, or Director of Special Education have the option to do so through the C.A.G.S. with a concentration in School Leadership program.

Please see more information about program requirements in our Graduate Catalog and contact the School Leadership Coordinator, Meagan Roy, to learn more.

Professor Meagan Roy
mroy4@smcvt.edu
802.654.2362

You may be a licensed special educator with a master’s who wants to further your education through the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program.  You could pursue an initial license or additional endorsement as a special educator through this program if you already have a master’s degree.  Please see more information about program requirements in our Graduate Catalog.

Graduate students in our C.A.G.S. program with a concentration in Special Education acquire the broad and varied knowledge that is critical for working with individuals with special needs. Students learn to build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, students, colleagues, and leaders – relationships that are critical to becoming effective special educators.

Interested in learning more? We encourage you to contact the Special Education Coordinator, Katherine Lee. There are several options within the Special Education concentration, and it is highly recommended you work with the coordinator to plan your course of study.

Professor Katherine Lee
klee5@smcvt.edu
802.654.2361