The College Teaching graduate certificate is designed for graduate students and professionals already possessing an advanced disciplinary degree who wish to improve their teaching skills or those looking to transition to a teaching career in higher education. The program is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness through an internship and courses focused on diversity, assessment and curriculum.
The College Teaching graduate 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 engaged in a career in academia.
Students may select from a variety of courses that emphasize the knowledge and practice of college teaching and the organizational culture of post-secondary education institutions. The 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.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
Minimum 58 PTE score
Minimum 110 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66749
ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Other approved elective
Minimum Total Credit Hours:
15
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Internship may be waived pending faculty approval. Students will complete the minimum credit hours toward certificate completion by taking more elective courses.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA
Minimum Overall GPA
3.000
3.000
Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
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