Schedule & Fees

Benefits of the Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate Program

• Stand out from the crowd by future-proofing your classroom and taking an active leadership role in school (or district-) wide implementation of mindfulness.
• Learn the "nuts and bolts" of program design, trouble-shooting, age appropriate interventions, outcome measures and more.
• Transform a classroom, school or district into a thriving hub for mindfulness related benefits.

Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate Learner Outcomes

Educators who complete the online Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate program will greatly enhance their ability to:

• Understand the basic benefits of mindfulness and how it aligns with Sustainability Development Goals and other education initiatives
• Perform readiness checks and prioritize areas in need of attention
• Create age appropriate classroom ready interventions for groups and individuals
• Prevent commonly encountered problems
• Maximize impact for staff and students
• Take a leadership role in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a full scale mindfulness initiative

Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate – Curriculum

The three courses that comprise the University of San Diego’s Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate are:

• Introduction to the Mindful Classroom - The Art & Science of Well-being for Staff and Students — implement mindfulness strategies to create a happier, healthier and more productive classroom experience for both staff and students.
• The Mindful Makerspace:  Cultivating Creativity, Mindfulness and Well-being through Maker Education — explore the intersection of mindfulness, creativity and well-being in the context of maker education.
• Mindfulness Program Planning & Leadership — this course presents an in depth approach to the design and delivery of a school or district-wide mindfulness initiative.

Enroll in individual courses of your choice or start the certificate program with any course to earn graduate level extension credits. Online self-paced courses are available anytime and allow for six months from enrollment date for completion. Key points about your online learning experience include the following:

• You can go online whenever is most convenient, completing your course or courses within six months of enrollment for Online Self-Paced courses.
• As long as you have access to the Internet you can complete assignments
• You'll read articles and watch videos, and interact with educational resources provided by your instructor
• Instructor interaction and feedback are provided between assignments

*For listed courses Outside of the Certificate Track, these are presented in Independent Study self-paced format, allowing for completion within nine months of enrollment. Work individually on your assignments and submit all assignments at once for instructor evaluation/feedback.  This only applies to these courses.

Experienced Instructors

Our instructors, most of whom hold advanced degrees, are experienced subject matter experts who engage each student in a stimulating and participative learning environment. Click on individual course listings to learn more about our primary Mindfulness for Teachers Certificate program instructor(s).

Testimonials

“I thought the course was excellent.  I learned a lot and have a lot of tools to use in my instruction.  The instructor was positive and affirming.  I would definitely recommend the course to my colleagues.”

– Kimberly Lovett

“I really enjoyed the class! Reading materials and videos were informative.  Thank you.”

– Loan Wendt

“The vast majority of what I learned and the resources I used, I still use in my personal and professional life.”

– Lisa Halpin

“I really enjoyed the class. The instructor gave great feedback and food for thought.  I am able to take what I have learned and immediately apply it to my personal and professional life.”

– Laura

Accreditation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I enroll in a course?

You can enroll in individual courses of your choice at the course description page, or start the certificate program by signing up for any of the three required courses and paying a one-time $45 certificate fee. You can also enroll by calling us at (619) 430-4147 or toll free at (888) 321-6658 during business hours, M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (PT).

What type of credit am I earning?

The credit earned is considered Graduate Level Extension Credit, in semester hours, meaning that the credit earned is usually good toward salary advancement, credential renewing and/or recertification and is not usually good toward a degree. Prior district approval is highly recommended and the responsibility of the student if using the units toward salary advancement, credential renewing and/or recertification.

Is online learning right for me?

Our Online Self-Paced courses offer the same high-quality content and expert instruction as the courses held on-campus at the University of San Diego. Instructors facilitate courses through engaging multimedia presentations and provide prompt feedback to questions within a 24-48 hour time frame. The online self-paced format allows students to submit course assignments and receive quality feedback from the instructor. See more information about online learning through the University of San Diego.