College Teaching - Certificate

Colleges and universities are expecting potential and future faculty hires to be equally skilled in the practice of research and teaching. The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource has offered a College Teaching Certificate Program for masters and doctoral level graduate students across the university who are interested in learning about the scholarship of teaching and learning, and documenting these professional development efforts for potential employers. Benefits of completing our certificate program include: Colleges and universities are looking for faculty skilled in teaching. Even research universities want developed teaching skills so new faculty can focus on their research. Documenting teaching and other professional development efforts for potential employers can make candidates more competitive. A survey of junior faculty published in the Chronicle of Higher Education revealed that documentation (e.g., experience teaching andor e-portfolio) was indeed helpful in the job talk process. Student’s ability and confidence to provide engaging classroom experiences for all students is enhanced.

Students hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent).