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** |
| 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) |
|
| TOTAL |
15 |
*Course may be waived
**Variable due to possible waiver of internship
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