
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Graduate Certificate for Childhood Educators
Advance your career with an SEL certificate program — offering valuable childhood development knowledge and skills.
The next cohort starts Fall 2026.
Support a Child’s Growth from Early Learning to Adolescence
Learn skills and techniques for children who have experienced trauma and/or stress in Pre-K through eighth grade.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) continues to grow in importance as educators, administrators and caregivers strive to develop supportive programming and interactions.
SEL Program Overview
Earn your SEL Certificate Online at Erikson Institute
The SEL certificate program is a one-of-a-kind online training that centers learning and practice within a community of educators, coaches, consultants, and supporters of educators. The 10-credit graduate certificate is designed for Pre-K to 8th grade educators working in a variety of public, private, and informal learning settings (e.g., museums, camps, theater, after school programs, etc.) and wishing to boost their educational leadership skills in the domain of SEL.
Students in our SEL program will develop the knowledge, skills, and ways of being to socially, emotionally, and academically support students, themselves, and the professional context; improve the culture and climate of their unique contexts; and increase academic achievement.
SEL Curriculum
Boost your SEL Skills as an Educator in our Certificate Program
The program is completed in two semesters.
Your SEL curriculum will include a fall course on past and present foundations of SEL, a spring course on the (possible) future of SEL, and a companion community of practice course (both semesters) that focuses on deep reflection, skillful listening, and dialogic inquiry. The program culminates in a practical application project suited to your individual goals for the certificate as a student.
For example, you may wish to:
Become an SEL coordinator
take a greater role on your workplace’s culture and climate team
build toward your own coaching or professional development program
establish teacher wellness resources, or
create parent/caregiving training on SEL
Authentic adult SEL development, joyful and justice-centered learning, and wellness are foundational topics to confirm that you receive the care and attention you need while earning your graduate certificate.
Support Meaningful Learning by Applying Today
Applications for Fall 2026 open in late September 2025.
SEL Certificate Program Career Paths
Advance Your Personal and Career Goals with SEL Theory and Practice
Attaining this graduate certificate can open new opportunities. Here are some of the career pathways and titles you’ll be prepared to work with after you graduate:
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Explore a Few of the Certificate Courses
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Look Into Erikson’s Robust Financial Support & Scholarship Options
With dozens of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, our team is here to help you make your graduate education more affordable.
Based on your unique professional goals, we can help you understand tuition and expenses, and identify possible financial support opportunities.
Apply Now for Priority Scholarship Considerations
Fall 2026 applicants should apply by July 15, 2026 for priority scholarship awards.