Certificate Programs
Enhance Your Career Skills With Specialized Training
Get exceptional advantages to advance your career by completing specialized training. The University of Texas at Tyler offers several post-baccalaureate/master's certificate programs that provide highly focused training in specific career areas including:
Preparing Texas public school teachers for leadership in education.
Giving nurse educators the essentials of management.Providing nurse practitioners the skills to excel in organizational settings.
Certificate programs provide a narrow focus on core concepts that prepare you to get ahead in your particular field.
Get a sound foundation to prepare to sit for licensure and certification examinations administered by the state of Texas.
These programs are not part of master’s degree programs, but coursework may be counted toward a degree with college approval. Completing a certificate program does not automatically provide the licensure or certification required to practice in a profession or to teach; these are awarded by the state of Texas.
Certificate Programs
- Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program (hybrid)
- Nursing Education Certificate Program (online)
- Principal Certification (online)
- Superintendent Certificate (online)
Prepare for the Initial Teacher Certification Exam
UT Tyler also offers initial teacher certifications through the Start Teacher Education Preparation (STEP) post-baccalaureate program.





