Single Region Template

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Certificate

Cupola atop a building on the Molloy University campus

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 Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (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

  • 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). 

  • What is the schedule of upcoming courses?

    Fall 2026

    Dates: October 22 through December 2

    • Course: EDU 5900-01 - Building Sound School Communities with Social Emotional Learning
      • Modality: Online mixed, meeting on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm
      • Faculty: Noble, Linda & Powietrzynska, Malgorzata

     

    Spring 2027

    Dates: January 25 through February 25

    • Course: EDU 5900-TBD - 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

Single Region Template