Classical Teacher Certification with Taylor University

To help meet the growing demand for well-trained classical school educators, Taylor University, the Society for Classical Learning, and ClassicalU have teamed up to offer a track of seven graduate courses that will qualify educators for SCL teacher certification.

This program is co-directed by Eric Cook, President of the Society for Classical Learning, and Joelle Hodge, President of Classical Academic Press. The curriculum makes extensive use of top video lecture content from the teacher training platform at ClassicalU.com.

Course List

  • CAP logoEducation History: The Story and Core Principles of Christian Classical Education
  • Classical Christian Education Applied as a Living Tradition in the United States
  • Classroom and School Culture: Shaping Student Loves and Virtues
  • Pedagogy in the Classical Tradition: Teaching in Support of Student Growth and Learning
  • Student Assessment in Classical Christian Education: Principles Practices of and Guidance, Feedback, and Evaluation
  • Great Books, Classical Languages, and Fine Arts: Vertical and Horizontal Integration Across the Curriculum
  • Student Division Level and Subject Area Practicum

The final practicum will place students within schools accredited or endorsed by the Society of Classical Learning, providing valuable hands-on teaching experience. 

Ready to get started?

We invite you to explore this teacher certification pathway for you and for your Christian classical schools.

Applications are accepted year-round. The Classical Teacher Certification is open term, so you can enroll any day. All courses are self-paced independent study.

  1. Apply to the Classical Teacher Certification program 
  2. Complete a criminal background check (within the last 12 months) 

 

 

  • One-time enrollment fee: $100 (Pay by credit card or mail to the address provided.) 
  • Credit hour rate: $450 
  • Classical Teacher Certification cost:  $9,450 (21 credit hours)

There are two potential sources of financial aid. Both are student loans—Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Student Loan Program. 

Federal Direct Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—Taylor University code is 001838 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (six hours/semester) in courses required by the state teacher certification program* 
  • No student loans in default status 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Attractive interest rate 
  • Federal government may pay loan interest while student is in school which is determined by the level of financial need based on the FAFSA 
  • Eligible students are guaranteed loan funds 

*Note: Courses outside the specific state requirements, even if recommended by Taylor (i.e. undergraduate prerequisite courses), cannot be considered when calculating the student’s Federal Direct Loan eligibility nor can they count toward the student’s half-time enrollment status. 

Alternative Student Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (some exceptions) 
  • Subjected to loan application process which typically requires a co-signer and a credit history report 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Low interest rates though not as low as Federal Direct Loan 
  • Student is responsible for all interest payments 

You can choose your own start date if you pay out of pocket. You have 4 months to finish each class.

Classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer for students using financial aid. Terms are 15 weeks long. 

Once you complete the seven courses, you can apply to be certified through the Society for Classical Learning. The certificate is issued by the Society of Classical Learning, not Taylor University. 

Ready to get started?

We invite you to explore this teacher certification pathway for you and for your Christian classical schools.

Applications are accepted year-round. The Classical Teacher Certification is open term, so you can enroll any day. All courses are self-paced independent study.

  1. Apply to the Classical Teacher Certification program 
  2. Complete a criminal background check (within the last 12 months) 

 

 

  • One-time enrollment fee: $100 (Pay by credit card or mail to the address provided.) 
  • Credit hour rate: $450 
  • Classical Teacher Certification cost:  $9,450 (21 credit hours)

There are two potential sources of financial aid. Both are student loans—Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Student Loan Program. 

Federal Direct Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—Taylor University code is 001838 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (six hours/semester) in courses required by the state teacher certification program* 
  • No student loans in default status 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Attractive interest rate 
  • Federal government may pay loan interest while student is in school which is determined by the level of financial need based on the FAFSA 
  • Eligible students are guaranteed loan funds 

*Note: Courses outside the specific state requirements, even if recommended by Taylor (i.e. undergraduate prerequisite courses), cannot be considered when calculating the student’s Federal Direct Loan eligibility nor can they count toward the student’s half-time enrollment status. 

Alternative Student Loan requirements: 

  • Accepted into the program 
  • Enrolled at least half-time (some exceptions) 
  • Subjected to loan application process which typically requires a co-signer and a credit history report 

Features: 

  • Loan repayment deferred until student is no longer enrolled at least half-time 
  • Low interest rates though not as low as Federal Direct Loan 
  • Student is responsible for all interest payments 

You can choose your own start date if you pay out of pocket. You have 4 months to finish each class.

Classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer for students using financial aid. Terms are 15 weeks long. 

Once you complete the seven courses, you can apply to be certified through the Society for Classical Learning. The certificate is issued by the Society of Classical Learning, not Taylor University. 

Classical Teacher Certification is part of TU Online

Contact
Leandra Claybrook
TUO Program Advisor

765-998-5513
tuonline@taylor.edu

Earn your Classical Teacher Certification through this dynamic partnership between Taylor University, Classical Academic Press, and the Society for Classical Learning. 

Go to the Department