Partnerships
Partners Academics and Resources
Canter partners with leading education experts and organizations that share our commitment to providing teachers with the tools they need to excel in the classroom and help advance their careers.
Through partnerships like those below, Canter brings nationally recognized resources and expertise directly to today’s busy educators.
Find Your State and Partner University
Canter has partnered with highly respected, regionally accredited institutions to provide self-paced graduate courses for teachers nationwide. Through Canter’s partnerships with leading accredited universities, Canter students can benefit from valuable professional development, while earning graduate credit that they may be able to use toward license and certificate renewals.*
As you review the partner universities below, please note that the state in which you live determines which university and courses are available to you. After you determine your partner institution, use the link provided to browse the more than 30 self-paced courses to find those that best fit your needs.
If you require quarter-hour credits and you live in Minnesota, Nebraska, or Oregon, please contact a GCR at 1-800-669-9011 who can assist you with options.
*It is each student’s responsibility to check with his or her state/district and evaluate and understand any requirements related to the use of individual courses for any purpose.
Walden University
Available States: United States (except AL, AR, KY); includes DC
Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership supports the needs of educators at all levels and at every stage of their careers, including new and veteran classroom teachers, faculty and administrators, and career-changers interested in teaching. The college is home to more than 37,000 students and alumni.
Accreditation
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-360-725-6275.
Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is currently a first-time candidate for accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Learn more.
Credits for up to four of these courses may be applied toward a Walden University M.S. in Education program. Please call 1-866-492-5336 and speak to an Enrollment Advisor for more details.
Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6275 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden’s programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington State. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Andrews University
Available States: OH, MI (ZIP codes 49000-49100)
Andrews University is ranked in the U.S. News & World Report 2010 listing of “National Universities.” For the past five years, the State of Michigan’s Department of Education has categorized the Andrews’ Teacher Preparation Program as “exemplary,” placing it among the top programs in the state. Founded in 1874 and based in Berrien Springs, MI, Andrews is a diverse, doctoral-granting university, each year enrolling students from 90-100 countries, making it among the most culturally diverse universities in the United States, also according to U.S. News & World Report.
Accreditation
Andrews University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, http://www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Andrews University’s School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), http://www.ncate.org; 1-202-466-7496.
Marygrove College
Available States: MI (ZIP codes except 49000-49100), NJ
Known for excellence in teacher education since 1927, Marygrove College, located in Detroit, Michigan, has been a pioneer in offering convenient and practical courses. With more than 22,000 graduates, Marygrove College has an excellent reputation among educators.
Michigan Teachers: If you hold a provisional teaching certificate, read more about Planned Programs for Teacher Recertification.
Accreditation
Marygrove College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
The National Hispanic University
Available State: CA
Established in 1981, The National Hispanic University is ready to meet the educational needs of each individual with quality programs and a caring, highly qualified faculty. We serve as a model for other institutions of higher learning that educate a very diverse student body. As we continue to graduate greater numbers of well prepared and highly motivated students, we can provide a better tomorrow for so many in our diverse,
Accreditation
The National Hispanic University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), www.wascweb.org
Resource Partners
Find Out About Canter Partnerships
Canter now also partners with other education organizations to provide teachers with additional professional development opportunities.
Corwin Books
Canter students get 20% off ALL Corwin Books
“Canter and Corwin have a shared history of collaborating with nationally recognized experts in the field of education to bring the most relevant and current programs and materials to K–12 educators. As the Canter team develops its courses, we look for the resources that will best meet the course objectives. Often our search ends with a Corwin publication, not because we have Corwin in mind, but because of a common philosophy of practical, hands-on application for teachers and educational excellence.”
—Kathy Winberry, Senior Vice President, Product Development
Since its founding in 1990 as a subsidiary of Sage Publications, Corwin Press has provided Canter & Associates with peer-reviewed textbooks for some of its best selling courses.
Canter & Associates has been a leader in professional development for over 35 years, offering teachers practical, self-paced courses featuring informative videos of national experts and classroom footage.
Walden University
M.S. in Education program
Walden University’s M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) is an online degree program that focuses on increasing teacher and student success. The program’s cutting-edge curriculum connects students with nationally recognized education experts, researchers, and scholars.
Credits for up to four Canter courses may be applied toward a Walden University M.S. in Education program. Select an area below to see the eligible Canter courses and the Walden M.S. in Education specializations that each course may be applied toward.
Please call 1-866-492-5336 and speak to an Enrollment Advisor for more information about how to apply Canter courses toward a Walden M.S. in Education program.
