2009-2010 University Catalog

College Teaching Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-CTCH

The certificate in college teaching is designed for graduate students who are planning a career in undergraduate education. The program offers courses that enhance pedagogical skills, explore pedagogical assessment or scholarship and the use of technology in instruction.

Students must apply for admission to the certificate program and meet the admission standards and application requirements for all graduate students as stated in the Graduate Admissions Policies section.

This program of study is offered by the Higher Education Program .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog.

Certificate Requirements

Students pursuing this certificate must complete 18 credits. They may substitute courses with a disciplinary focus for any of the three required courses, with prior written approval of the director.

Three required courses (9 credits):

CTCH 602 - College Teaching Credits: 3
CTCH 603 - Technology in Higher Education Credits: 3
CTCH 604 - The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
or
CTCH 605 - Curriculum and Program Design and Assessment Credits: 3

Practicum (3 credits):

CTCH 685 - Practicum Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor and with approval of the director.

Total: 18 credits

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