Program: Competency-Based Learning Certificate - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Tony Durr, Associate Professor
School of Education, Counseling & Human Development
Wenona Hall 206, Box 507
605-201-5239

Program Information

The Competency-Based Learning Certificate will provide K-12 educators with expertise and experience on competency-based planning, teaching, and assessment. In addition, program completers will explore personalized, remote, and blended learning environments.

Course Delivery Format

Coursework for this program will be delivered online.

Certificate Requirements

Total Required Credits: 9

Additional Admission Requirements

TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Additional Information

Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.

Competency-Based Learning Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, CloseOnlineClose