Teaching Diploma

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Teach the Ones Who'll Teach the Future

A focused graduate diploma that turns subject expertise into classroom-ready teaching skill — pedagogy, classroom management, and supervised practice.

Dip.Ed.

Degree Awarded

1 Year

Typical Duration

24

Credit Hours

5+

Career Paths

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Why the Teaching Diploma? Why Now?

The Graduate Teaching Diploma is built for graduates who already hold subject knowledge and want the pedagogy, classroom management, and practicum experience required to teach professionally.

In one focused year, you'll cover curriculum design, assessment, and educational psychology, then put it into practice through supervised classroom teaching.

  • One-year, career-focused graduate diploma
  • Supervised teaching practicum in real classrooms
  • Covers multiple subject-teaching tracks
Teaching Diploma students
OFFICIAL STUDY PLAN — 24 CREDITS

Curriculum Roadmap

Tap a semester to see the courses and credit hours in AUL's Teaching Diploma study plan.

1 Semester 1
12 credits

EDU 501 — Foundations of Education3

EDU 505 — Educational Psychology3

EDU 510 — Curriculum & Lesson Design3

EDU 515 — Classroom Management3

2 Semester 2 — Practicum
12 credits

EDU 520 — Assessment & Evaluation3

EDU 525 — Subject-Specific Pedagogy3

EDU 530 — Supervised Teaching Practicum6

SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN

Sharpen Your Teaching Practice

Classroom Management90%
Curriculum & Lesson Design87%
Assessment & Evaluation82%
Educational Psychology78%
Subject-Specific Pedagogy85%
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

By Graduation, You Will Be Able To...

1

Design lesson plans and curricula aligned with learning objectives.

2

Apply classroom management strategies suited to different age groups.

3

Assess student learning using varied evaluation methods.

4

Apply core educational psychology concepts to real classrooms.

5

Deliver supervised, subject-specific instruction to a professional standard.

CAREER PATHS

Where Graduates Go

Graduates step directly into classrooms across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Elementary Teacher

Middle School Teacher

High School Teacher

Curriculum Developer

Coordinator

Tutor

Support
SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Classroom Experience, Not Just Theory

The diploma is built around a real teaching practicum, supervised by faculty who visit your classroom, review your lesson plans, and give direct feedback on delivery.

  • Supervised classroom practicum placements
  • Access to curriculum design & assessment tools
  • One-on-one mentorship from experienced educators
  • Direct pathway into full-time teaching positions

Ready to Step Into the Classroom?

Apply to the Teaching Diploma program or talk to admissions about your next step.