It is important to note that a master's degree is required for Standard Certification. Therefore, this accelerated program combines requirements for a master's degree with the requirements for both the Provisional with Advanced Standing and the Standard Certificates. There are two basic components in the program. The core courses component and the Required Courses component. The three core courses explore the various context and influences on American Education, provide a strong understanding of the needs, interests, and developmental characteristics of middle school students and offer a thorough preparation in Research Methods.
Emphasis is given to the issues of diversity and multicultural education.
V-IX courses meet competencies for the Standard Certificate. A Master's Degree is a co-requirement for the standard certificate, hence a thesis option is provided as a culminating requirement in this accelerated combined program. It is important to note that the integrity of the program rests on the sequence in which students take the courses and that the laid down course sequence defines the program's coherence, a critical feature of the accelerated combined program. All core courses must be completed before taking other courses in the program. This program is designed for individuals seeking the provisional with advanced standing certificate.