Dual credit instructor
Certificate, graduate
Credit where it’s dual
Earning the dual credit instructor certificate is a valuable step for educators looking to deepen both their subject matter knowledge and teaching strategies. Participants will explore innovative approaches to dual credit instruction, gaining practical tools to enhance student engagement and success in college-level coursework.
Upon completion, educators will have implemented fresh, effective models for delivering dual credit content, positioning themselves as leaders in this growing area of education. Please note that the applicability of this certificate toward meeting dual credit teaching qualifications may differ by academic department. Prospective candidates are encouraged to consult with their department before enrolling.
Overview
Revamp your courses
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are a current or aspiring dual credit instructor — typically a high school teacher — looking to align your coursework with University of Idaho's dual credit teacher standards
- Want to deepen your instructional expertise through graduate-level preparation in culturally responsive teaching and universal design
- Seek to offer discipline-specific dual credit courses in your subject area by pairing general pedagogy (9 credits) with content-specific graduate coursework (9 credits)
- Prefer a compact, 18-credit graduate certificate structure that balances theory and practice
- Are aiming to innovate your teaching of college-level content to high school students
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,914 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Elementary School Teachers
$53,111 - Preschool Teachers
$32,772 - Secondary School Teachers
$51,531 - Middle School Teachers
$52,900 - Kindergarten Teachers
$54,314
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
The dual credit instructor certificate offers meaningful, hands-on learning designed to elevate your impact in the classroom. Through applied coursework in culturally responsive teaching and universal design for learning, you’ll gain practical tools to engage high school students in college-level material. You'll collaborate with peers and faculty to develop real-world strategies, lesson plans and assessments tailored to dual credit instruction.
Additionally, the program includes opportunities to align your content knowledge with state and institutional standards, helping you confidently deliver rigorous, college-level experiences in your subject area.
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.