College Teaching Certificate (Post Bachelor's)

College of Education, Health and Human Services
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
316 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2012
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Web: http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/fla

The College Teaching certificate enhances teaching competencies at the post-secondary level. It is particularly appropriate for graduate students from any discipline interested in a career in college teaching, but also for adjunct and full-time faculty who are currently in academia.

Student may select from a variety of courses that emphasize the knowledge and practice of college teaching and the organizational culture of postsecondary education institutions. The 15 credit hour certificate includes an internship in college teaching.

Additionally, students in the certificate program are encouraged to take effective teaching courses offered within their discipline specialty as part of the certificate requirements. This certificate program is grounded in the latest educational research of best practices in college teaching, and is designed to offer and/or enhance teaching and learning experiences.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (15 credits)
Course		Title	Credits
HIED	6/76594	Internship in College Teaching*	3
	6/76660	Faculty Roles and Responsibilities	3
Choose from the following electives:			9-12**
EDPF	6/70094	College Teaching (3)
HIED	6/76600	The History of Higher Education (3)
	6/76652	Law and Higher Education (3)
	6/76653	College Student Development: Theory and Practice (3)
	6/76656	Higher Education Curriculum (3)
	6/76671	The Administration of Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education (3)
	6/76749	Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (3)
	6/76601	Private Liberal Arts College (3)
		or
	6/76658	The Community College (3)
		Other approved elective (3)
MINIMUM TOTAL			15

*Course may be waived
**Variable due to possible waiver of internship

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure
CIP code:	13.0406
CIP title:	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
AY 10 completers:	7
AY 10 on-time completers:	1
AY 10 on-time completion rate:	14%
Median Stafford loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Median other loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Award title:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Total cost per credit hours:	$452
Total costs for credit hours:	$6,780
Book and supplies cost per credit hours:	$134
Total books and supplies costs:	$1,380
Term:	Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Length:	30 Weeks
Fees per term:	Varies
Room and board per term:	$4,480
Other supply or miscellaneous costs:	N/A
SOC code:	25-1199.00
SOC title:	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
ONET link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1199.00
Respondent placement rate:	100%