Online Instruction Endorsement PA Department of Education

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Winter, Summer

Completion Time:

3 Months

Credits:

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About Our Online Instruction Endorsement

Slippery Rock University’s Online Instruction Endorsement prepares certified educators to confidently deliver high-quality virtual learning. Fully online and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this 9-credit program is ideal for teachers looking to expand their skills beyond the traditional classroom. Through three graduate-level courses also applicable to SRU’s M.Ed. in Technology for Online Instruction you’ll gain the technical expertise and instructional strategies needed to reach and engage students in digital environments. To enroll, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and either an Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teaching certificate.

Why Get an Online Instruction Endorsement?

Develop the skills to teach online effectively with tools and strategies tailored for distance and cyber education.
Create meaningful virtual learning experiences that engage and support K–12 students.
Integrate the latest educational technology into your teaching practice with confidence.
Enjoy flexible course sequencing — complete the courses in any order that works for you.

Career Outcomes

Adding the Online Instruction Endorsement to your Pennsylvania teaching certificate makes you a highly versatile and in-demand educator. This credential prepares you to design and lead effective, engaging virtual classrooms, a critical skill in today's evolving educational landscape. Earning this endorsement not only strengthens your practice but also positions you as a technology leader in your school or district, opening doors to new teaching assignments and leadership roles. This endorsement can prepare you for roles such as:

Online or Virtual Classroom Teacher
Lead Teacher
Instructional Technology Coach or Specialist
Curriculum Developer
District-level Technology Integration Leader
Professional Development Provider

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Erickson
Special Education
724.738.2452
matthew.erickson@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts
A minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA in undergraduate major
Copy of Teaching Certificate

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

Resources from SRU

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Online Instruction Endorsement - PA Department of Education (Endorsement)