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IGNITE YOUR IMPACT.
St. Thomas Aquinas College was founded as a teacher’s college. We have a long legacy of preparing knowledgeable, caring educators who are passionate about learning, teaching, and making a difference in the world, one student at a time.
Ignite your impact as an educator by staying on the leading edge of your field through specialized certificate programs in literacy, special education, and autism. Open to certified teachers, you may enroll in the fall, spring, or summer and complete the program in one year or longer, based on your needs.
Join our close-knit academic community of experts who will support you personally in gaining advanced intelligence and tools to support your students in achieving their full potential.
Post-Master Certificate in Literacy
15 Credits, Online
Reading opens doors to new worlds and fuels the imagination. It makes it possible to understand the world around us and to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. As a literacy educator, you are making a profound difference in your students’ lives and in their future success.
The Post-Master Certificate in Literacy is designed for experienced educators who wish to develop specialized expertise in literacy. Gain a deeper understanding of foundational literacy skills to energize classroom learning and empower students who struggle. Learn the latest research and techniques to spark your students’ passion for reading and writing and propel your career as a leader in literacy education.
Choose from two online options:
- Post-Master Certificate in Literacy, Birth-6
- Post-Master Certificate in Literacy, Grades 5-12
Post-Master Certificates in Special Education
18 Credits, Hybrid
Stay at the forefront of cutting-edge research and techniques to support students with special needs. Our faculty of world-class special educators and scholars will challenge you to learn advanced research-based practices and implement them effectively to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Select one of two certificate options:
- Post-Master Certificate in Special Education, Grades 1-6
- Post-Master Certificate in Special Education, Grades 7-12
Advanced Certificate in Autism
12 Credits, Online
The Advanced Certificate in Autism offers advanced training for teachers certified in Special Education or Students with Disabilities who seek to refine your skills to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Upon completion of the program, candidates who hold a NYS certificate for teaching Students with Disabilities will be eligible for an annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities.
All courses are taught by experienced faculty who are experts in the education of students with Autism. Coursework covers a range of issues related to working with children with Autism, including fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), curriculum development, social communication skills, collaboration with parents, and transition into adulthood.