Certificate of Education

JIU’S EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS offer you an exciting way to increase your knowledge, advance your career and expand your opportunities. Whether you want to update your current skill set or gain in-depth, pertinent knowledge in a new area of interest, our quality certificate programs are designed to meet your specific education needs. The same high academic standards of our degree programs apply to our certificate curricula, ensuring that you will get the best and most relevant instruction available.

WHY CHOOSE A JIU CERTIFICATE:

  • CURRICULUM. The JIU School of Education – responsive to national and international demands for improved education outcomes – offers students a relevant, project-based curriculum and expertly designed courses aligned to professional standards, including those of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
  • FACULTY. JIU’s faculty members constitute an inspirational faculty of world-class academics who are committed to every student’s learning and career success. Jones faculty members are scholars who hail from the most distinguished universities in the world. More importantly, JIU’s faculty members are teachers who have relevant professional experience in the field.
  • SERVICE. JIU is regionally accredited and offers students a 100% online learning and service model. Every member of the JIU staff is committed to unmatched service that is attentive to students’ personal and professional growth. 98% of JIU’s students would recommend the university to others.
  • ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL. JIU supports your commitment to success by not only providing a quality, relevant education but also by supporting your lifelong career planning. As a student – and alumnus – you will have access to the Total Professional Advantage™ 2.0, an exclusive career development portal and program customized just for you! For more information, visit TPA™.
  • JIU – THE GOLD STANDARD ONLINE UNIVERSITY®. If you’re ready to take the next step to build your career in education and make an impact, JIU stands ready to support your dreams.

REQUIRED PROGRAM DISCLOSURES

Federal Regulations require that Institutions of Higher Education provide to students required information regarding each program. This information includes potential occupations in which the program prepares students, tuition and fees, completion rates and median loan debt.


Occupations:

Please note that this is a list of possible occupations, and is not comprehensive; actual occupation depends upon students' experiences, past education, degree and specialization while at JIU, and industry and employer requirements.


Estimated Program Costs:

Tuition Fees Books (Supplies) Fees Total Program Cost
$5,400 $510 $0 $5,910
Estimated Total Tuition and Fees above does not reflect the use of transfer credits towards a Degree Program, which, if accepted, may reduce the estimated cost of total tuition, books and supplies. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of JIU.


Tuition:

Course Tuition
Three-Credit Course $1,800
Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of JIU.


On-time Completion Rates:

Total Completed1 Completed On-Time2 On-Time Completion Rate
24 15 63%
  1. Includes all students who completed the given program between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11 reagrdless of how long it took to complete the program.
  2. Includes only those students who completed between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11 and completed on-time (100% of the program length, as indicated on the JIU Enrollment Agreement).

Please note, that the on-time completion rates reflected here are impacted by program credits transferred into JIU from other universities.


Median Loan Debt:

  Amt. Borrowed Median
Title IV Loan Debt $9,368.00
Private Ed. Loan $0
  Median Amount Owed
Institutional Finance Plans $0

CERTIFICATES