Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching

Enhance your teaching career with our Graduate Certificate in Higher Education—achieve excellence in designing, delivering, and improving post-secondary education!

 

This graduate certificate program will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective instructors in a variety of post-secondary settings.  Candidates in this program will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

· Apply the principles of adult learning in higher education classrooms;

· Design and deliver engaging and effective learning experiences;

· Use a variety of teaching methods and assessment techniques to meet the needs of all learners;

· Use the latest technology to enhance teaching and learning; and

· Reflect on their teaching practice and make improvements over time.

 

CURRICULUM:

• EDCI 7300 – Diversity in Education

• EDCI 7140 – Principles of Teaching

• EDCI 7340 – Curriculum & Development Design

• EDCI 7110 – Seminar in Instruction

• EDCI 7450 – Learning Theories for Teachers

• EDCI 7770 – Online Course Development & Teaching w/Technology

 

NEED:

There is a need for qualified post-secondary educators who can effectively engage, instruct, and assess a diverse group of post-secondary students. This 18-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching is designed for individuals who are interested in teaching adults as well as those who want to improve their skills and knowledge to better meet the needs of their student population. Candidates who complete this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective teachers in higher education settings to pursue a variety of teaching positions in colleges and universities, including non-tenure-track positions and teaching-focused faculty roles.