Program Overview

Introduction to the CAS HSG in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

The CAS HSG in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is a two-level, evidence-based, and practice-oriented certificate program designed for individuals who wish to develop their teaching skills in higher education. The program is offered by the University of St.Gallen and is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its participants.

Program Structure

The program consists of two levels: the basic level and the advanced level. The basic level provides a solid foundation for developing teaching skills, while the advanced level focuses on the development of teaching skills and innovation in teaching and learning.

• The basic level is the first level of the CAS, which acquiring a solid foundation for developing teaching skills.
• The advanced level is the second level of the CAS, which focuses on the development of teaching skills and innovation in teaching and learning.

Target Group

The target group for this program includes:

• Doctoral students
• Research associates
• Postdocs
• Assistants
• Lecturers at universities (FH, PH, UH) who are teaching or will be teaching in the foreseeable future

Requirements and Qualifications

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Basic level: People with professional experience and a university degree at Master's level
• Advanced level: Persons with a university degree at Master's level and basic level (or equivalent) and initial teaching experience

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the program include:

• A letter of motivation explaining the applicant's motivation for applying to the continuing education program
• A brief curriculum vitae
• A copy of the applicant's highest educational qualification

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Basic level: CHF 3'500.00
• Advanced level: CHF 5'700.00

Program Details

The program details are as follows:

• The basic level takes place in the autumn semester
• The advanced level can be started immediately after the basic level in the spring semester
• The program language is English, but individual assignments can be completed in English and German
• There may be some German options in the elective courses

Lecturers

The lecturers for the program are experts in their fields and have relevant qualifications in the subject areas they teach. They include:

• Prof. Dr. Bernadette Dilger
• Dr. phil. Stefan T. Siegel
• Dr. Dietrich Wagner
• Eliane Troxler

Application Form

The application form for the program requires the following information:

• Personal details (business address / HSG preferred)
• Information on education and professional experience
• Current employer
• Position/role
• Teaching experience (if any)
• Billing address (if not employed by HSG)
• Letter of motivation
• CV
• Copy of highest educational qualification

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions of the program include:

• The information provided is accurate
• The applicant accepts the terms and conditions as well as the absence regulations
• The applicant's personal data will be stored for the purpose of providing future information by the Centre of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (HDZ-HSG)
• The applicant may be informed about future offerings
• The applicant may object to the processing of their personal data at any time