Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, CAGS
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director, Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Program Description
The goals of the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study programs are to prepare students to:
- Lead schools, programs, and classrooms in a humanistic, caring manner.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical decision-making.
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Upon acceptance, students may apply to transfer up to three courses (maximum of nine credits) into the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.
To request consideration for transfer credit, a student must provide an official transcript. Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of The College of Professional Studies based on specific program details listed below. Requests for approval of transfer credit should be submitted to, and will be granted at the discretion of, the Program Director. Course(s) must:
- Be classified as graduate level.
- Be completed after master’s degree conferral.
- Be taken at an institutionally accredited institution.
- Be worth three credits.
- Have been taken within five years of application.
- Have been completed with a grade of B or better.
- Be equivalent to one of the required program courses or an elective course that meets the goals of the student’s education.
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into the Post Master’s Certificate or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study — Advanced Educational Leadership programs or any other program leading to State of Maine certification.
Admissions
See Online Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.
Financial Aid
Detailed information and applications are available on request from the Financial Aid Office. Call (207) 602-2342 or visit the Financial Aid website.
Curricular Requirements
The University of New England offers a 30-credit certificate program that allows students to customize their program by choosing electives from different topic areas in education such as curriculum, literacy, educational leadership, and inclusion for teachers looking to advance their education careers.
Thirty Credit Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study
Select any ten of the electives listed below. Students also have the option to add EDU 791P Internship Principal I/EDU 791S Internship Superintendent I to the curriculum.
At the discretion of the program, students may be awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) if they have successfully completed 30 credits or more of 800-level courses within the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at the University of New England.
Note: this CAGS is not an approved program for administrative certification in Maine. For UNE's approved administrator preparation program see CAGS: Advanced Educational Leadership. Please contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select ten of the following: | 30 | |
| Differentiation Theory and Strategies | ||
| Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Educational Systems | ||
| Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | ||
| Teacher as Leader | ||
| Educational Leadership | ||
| School Law | ||
| Edu Change/School Reform | ||
| Supervise/Eval Instr Personnel | ||
| School-Comm Rel/Communications | ||
| Instructional Leadership | ||
| School Finance | ||
| Org Theory/Strategic Planning | ||
| Special Ed Law for the Class | ||
| Technology w/ Inclusion Ed | ||
| Special Ed Assess Inclusion | ||
| Teach&Learn Inclusion Setting | ||
| Behaviors Considerations/Inclu | ||
| Telling your School's Story through Data Analysis | ||
| Understanding the Whole Child | ||
| Universal Design for Learning | ||
| Sup Lit Devel for all Learners | ||
| Lit Assess as Teaching Tools | ||
| Study Skills and Content Lit Instruction for All | ||
| Connect Read w/Writ for Succes | ||
| Meet Student Lit Challenges | ||
| Prof Learning/Literacy Leader | ||
| Literacy for English Language | ||
| Literacy for Inclusion Setting | ||
| Reading Diagnosis:Clinical I | ||
| Instruct Intervent:Clinical II | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
With prior approval, students can take up to three interprofessional courses within the College of Professional Studies.
Academic Policy
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (This also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Post-Masters Certificate or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Pay all tuition and fees.