SNHU Grad course
Earn A Graduate Certificate in Customized Learning
Since 2008, the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) has been a leader in competency-based education, providing personalized, customizable, student-centered learning.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer graduate courses leading to a graduate certificate in customized learning.
Take the Next Step in Your Professional Development
VLACS has partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer a graduate certificate in Customized Learning, a 15-credit program designed to help educators understand and implement customized learning strategies.
Fill out the request information form to get the process started!
Graduate-Level Courses
VLACS offers graduate-level courses for educators, administrators, and curriculum developers who want to deepen their understanding of student-centered, competency-based education.
Complete the full certificate, or take only the courses that interest you. Whether you’re looking to design project-based assignments, create competencies and rubrics, or strengthen equity and student-focused practices in your classroom, these courses offer practical tools that you can apply right away.
These flexible online courses, taught by experienced practitioners, are structured to work around your schedule. Each course is eight weeks long and requires about 44 hours of overall work. Readings and assignments are done asynchronously, with four synchronous Zoom meetings throughout the duration of the course. During these meetings, you will have the opportunity to interact with other educators from New Hampshire and beyond.
Earn graduate credit, meet professional development requirements, and enhance your skills in creating equitable, forward-thinking learning environments.
Current Course Offerings
The certificate is divided into five course-clusters:
- Foundations of Customized Learning
- Learning Opportunities
- Demonstrations of Learning
- The Learning Environment
- Equity in Customized Learning
Program Highlights
Graduate Certificate
Participants can earn one graduate credit per course through SNHU, with the opportunity to complete 15 courses to earn a Graduate Certificate in Customized Learning.
Collaborative Learning
Each eight-week course includes four synchronous meetings designed to model a professional learning community to foster collaboration, self-reflection, and professional growth.
Eligibility
Open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any field. Courses have fixed start dates.
Cost
An affordable, flat-rate tuition of $425 per course.
Real Instructors Teach Courses
Customized Learning graduate courses are taught by VLACS instructors who have the requisite degrees and backgrounds to teach at the college level and have been approved by SNHU. Just as you would in a typical VLACS course, you will meet with your instructors consistently for guidance and support.
How it Works
1. Create a VLACS Account
If you do not have an account already, you will need to create one. Use the link below and select Account Creation, and then choose New Student.
2. View course information in the Learning Catalog
Select Adult Education to view course materials and assignments before you make your selections.
3. Enroll in courses through SNHU
Follow the 4-step process to create your SNHU account and enroll in the eStart courses of your choice.
4. Get academic credit
As long as you have an active VLACS account and you enroll in Dual Credit courses through SNHU, you will receive VLACS credit automatically when you complete a course.
Enrollment and Tuition
There is a tuition fee to enroll in Customized Learning graduate courses.
There is a flat-rate tuition cost of $425 per course.