Program Overview

Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Graduate/Professional Certificate

The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning represents a commitment to excellence as an educator. This certificate prepares individuals to become leaders in teaching and learning, promoting inclusive and effective educational experiences at the college level. Through this program, participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive as instructors and mentors, be competitive for faculty positions and other academic roles, and contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning practices in their discipline.

Program Overview

Within this certificate program, participants will:

• Build foundational knowledge and skills in evidence-based teaching
• Develop strategies to foster inclusive and equitable learning experiences
• Engage with a community that values teaching and learning in higher education
• Become more confident and effective instructors and mentors
• Prepare for success in the academic job market

Graduate students in any disciplinary area are encouraged to engage in this certificate program, with or without previous teaching experience.

Admissions

All Graduate School students must utilize the Graduate Student Portal to add, change, or discontinue any graduate/professional certificate. To apply to this certificate, students should select the information for the certificate for which they are applying.

Requirements

Required Courses

The following courses are required:

• E P D 654: Teaching in Science and Engineering (2 credits)
• or INTEGSCI 650: College Science Teaching
• ELPA 662: Expeditions in Evidence-based Teaching and Learning (2 credits)
• ELPA 663: Capstone Seminar in Teaching and Learning (1 credit)
• Electives: Students must complete at least four credits from the electives course list. Courses outside of this list may be approved by the program.
• Total Credits: 9

Electives

Elective courses include:

• INTEGSCI 605: Scientific Teaching for TAs (1 credit)
• INTEGSCI 640: Public Service in STEM (1 credit)
• INTEGSCI 660: Research Mentor Training Practicum (1 credit)
• INTEGSCI 675: Special Topics (1-3 credits)
• ELPA 502: Workshop in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (Delta Internship Seminar) (2 credits)
• ELPA 701: Introduction to Higher and Post-Secondary Education (3 credits)
• COUN PSY 601: Best Practices in Community-Engaged Scholarship (2 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the certificate program, participants will be able to:

1. Use principles of backward design to develop and align evidence-based, student-centered learning objectives, assessments, and learning activities for college students.
2. Describe and design approaches to creating a successful learning community among diverse groups of learners.
3. Integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills within disciplinary content knowledge to design effective and inclusive learning experiences for higher education learners.
4. Develop a continuing practice of professional development and reflective growth in evidence-based and inclusive teaching.
5. Demonstrate commitment and knowledge in higher education teaching through creating materials that integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills and align with career(s) of interest.