The purpose of this certificate is to provide practicing teachers and other education professionals with in-depth study of the field of linked learning, one of California’s primary high school reform strategies for improving students’ learning outcomes. Professionals who work in linked learning pathway programs must have all of the skills and abilities needed by educators in traditional schools and classrooms, and more. This certificate program is designed to provide the unique knowledge and skills essential to a linked learning approach, including its signature pedagogy: career-themed, project-based instruction; work-based learning both within and outside of school; and support services to ensure the success of all students.
Successful applicants to this certificate must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and hold a current teaching credential or a credential in another relevant educational field, such as school counseling or administration. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained in certificate coursework with no less than a grade of C in any course.
This graduate-level certificate is designed for education professionals who are currently working in linked learning pathway programs or who would like to know more about this transformative approach to secondary education.
For further information, contact 619-594-1366.
Return to: