Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Certificate
Molloy's graduate certificate in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) equips participants with the evidence-based strategies to foster positive school environments, build collaborative partnerships, and support mental wellness in classrooms. The courses are aligned with the (CASEL) five core competencies-self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making-to provide a comprehensive foundation in SEL.
For information on how to register to take Professional Studies courses, visit the Registration Guidance page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What courses are required for this certificate?
The following four (4) courses comprise the Molloy SEL certificate:
- Foundations of Social and Emotional Wellness
- CASEL competencies: self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making
- The Science of Social-Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness and Self-Management
- CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management
- Building Sound School Communities with Social Emotional Learning
- CASEL competencies: relationship skills, responsible decision-making
- Strategies for Mindfulness and Social Connections
- CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills
Note: Each of the courses in this certificate program carry the course code of EDU 5900 (Topics in Professional Development).
Please click below for the course syllabus:
- Foundations of Social and Emotional Wellness
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What is the schedule of upcoming courses?
Spring 2027
Dates: January 25 through February 25
- Course: EDU 5900-12 - The Science of Social-Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness and Self-Management
- Modality: Online asynchronous
- Faculty: To be announced
Summer 2027
Dates: May 30 through June 15 (Summer Institute 1)
- Course: EDU 5900-TBD - Foundations of Social and Emotional Wellness
- Modality: Online asynchronous
- Faculty: Schroeder, Mubina
Dates: June 15 through June 30 (Summer Institute 1)
- Course: EDU 5900-TBD - The Science of Social-Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness and Self-Management
- Modality: Online asynchronous
- Faculty: To be announced
Dates: July 3 through July 24 (Summer Institute 2)
- Course: EDU 5900-TBD - Building Sound School Communities with Social Emotional Learning
- Modality: Online asynchronous
- Faculty: To be announced
Dates: July 25 through August 19 (Summer Institute 2)
- Course: EDU 5900-TBD - Strategies for Mindfulness and Social Connections
- Modality: Online asynchronous
- Faculty: To be announced
- Course: EDU 5900-12 - The Science of Social-Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness and Self-Management