Advanced Chemistry Knowledge for Educators – Graduate Certificate in Advanced Chemistry Knowledge for Educators – Online
Program Overview
The Advanced Chemistry Knowledge for Educators graduate certificate program enhances teachers' pedagogical content knowledge for teaching College Credit Plus courses. Offered entirely online, the program consists of four graduate courses totaling 18 credit hours, providing a flexible structure with diverse resources from chemical education research and faculty research. Participants choose their own paths among the provided resources to complete course modules, prepare lesson plans, and write reflection papers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Advanced Chemistry Knowledge for Educators graduate certificate program is designed for teachers seeking to enhance their pedagogical content knowledge for teaching College Credit Plus (CCP) courses. The program consists of four graduate courses, totaling 18 graduate credit hours, offered entirely online in asynchronous and scheduled half or full-semester formats throughout the year.
Objectives:
- Deepen teachers' pedagogical content knowledge for use in their own courses.
- Provide resources from undergraduate General Chemistry courses for adaptation in other contexts.
- Create a supportive learning environment that builds on participants' prior knowledge and experiences.
- Offer a highly flexible structure with diverse resources from chemical education and STEM education research, chemistry research, historical readings, upper-level textbooks, and OSU faculty research.
- Empower participants to choose their own paths among provided resources to complete course modules, prepare lesson plans, and write reflection papers.
Outline:
Content:
The program examines content found in General Chemistry courses at a deeper level.
Structure:
Courses are offered entirely online, available every semester in half or full-semester versions. Students can take them in order or enroll in courses each semester that best suits their schedule. Enrolling in Summer terms is encouraged for professionals.
Course Schedule:
Courses are asynchronous, self-paced, and highly interactive, with opportunities for sharing ideas.
Individual Modules:
The program provides a highly flexible structure with numerous resources from various sources. Participants choose their own paths among the provided resources to complete course modules, prepare lesson plans, and write reflection papers.
The Ohio State University
Overview:
The Ohio State University is a large, public research university with a main campus in Columbus, Ohio, and regional campuses in Lima, Marion, Mansfield, Newark, and Wooster. It is known for its strong academic programs, extensive research facilities, and vibrant student life.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to students, including:
Academics:
Colleges and schools, libraries, academic calendar, courses and classes, graduate school.Student Accounts:
Buckeye Link, BuckID, financial aid, student health insurance, Ohio State Account.Student Experience:
University housing, off-campus and commuter student engagement, dining services, organizations and involvement, inclusion, student health and wellness, recreational sports, counseling and consultation.Research:
Opportunities for business and industry, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, research administration, research stories.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Ohio State boasts a vibrant campus life with numerous opportunities for student involvement. Students can participate in a wide range of clubs, organizations, and activities, including sports, arts, and community service. The university also offers a variety of housing options, dining services, and recreational facilities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.Research Opportunities:
Ohio State is a leading research institution with extensive facilities and opportunities for students to engage in research.Vibrant Campus Life:
The university provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience with numerous opportunities for student involvement.Affordable Education:
Ohio State strives to provide an affordable, high-quality education while minimizing student debt.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate:
Majors and programs in various disciplines.Graduate:
Degrees and programs in various disciplines.Professional:
Degrees and programs in various disciplines.Online:
Degrees and certificate programs.Other:
The university has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and it offers a variety of resources and support services to students from all backgrounds. Ohio State is also home to a number of notable research centers and institutes, including the Wexner Medical Center, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
