Professional Specialization Certificate in College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum

The Professional Specialization Certificate Program in College and Career Connections in the Secondary Curriculum is designed for teachers of all subjects who want to improve their understanding of what it means to prepare students for college and career and learn new ways to connect their course content to their students’ lives and communities.This two-course program develops teachers’ ability to design and implement secondary-level curriculum and instruction that is authentic, relevant, cross-disciplinary, and future-oriented. Coursework provides a grounding in theory, history, philosophy and policy related to the preparation of secondary students for careers and college. Coursework also explores instructional practices that enhance secondary students’ readiness for careers and college.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.Employment as a teacher.Submission of a completed department application.Submission of a completed application to CSUN via Cal State Apply or (for continuing post-baccalaureate students) a request for a Change of Objective form.Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.