Certificate of Advanced Studies in Higher Education
Program Overview
Introduction to the CAS Hochschullehre Program
The CAS Hochschullehre program is designed to provide a comprehensive teaching and learning qualification, focusing on the competency profile of university teachers. The program is modular and offers participants the methodological competence to plan, implement, and quality-assure teaching, as well as to supervise and assess students.
Program Objectives
The primary objective of the CAS Hochschullehre program is to enhance the quality of teaching and increase career opportunities for academic staff, both nationally and internationally.
Program Structure
The program is based on four principles: flexibility, practicality, networking, and action-oriented learning. It consists of six thematic modules, each requiring a minimum of two course days. The program offers 15 ECTS credits and can be completed within 1-3 years.
Program Details
- Duration: 1-3 years
- ECTS Credits: 15
- Language: German
- Location: Bern
- Tuition Fees: CHF 10,800 (external participants)
- Admission Criteria: Teaching activity in the tertiary education sector or in continuing education
- Target Audience: University staff and external participants
Modules
The program consists of six modules:
- Planning and Development of Teaching Offers
- Methods of Conveyance
- Supervision of Students
- Assessment of Students
- Quality Assurance of Teaching and Own Teaching Activity
- Self-Management and Professionalism in the University Context
Teaching Methods
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Pr‰senzkurs: Conveyance of current university didactic knowledge
- Vertiefung: Support for participants in transferring acquired knowledge into practice
- Kompetenznachweis: Critically reflective documentation of the application of this knowledge
Admission and Tuition Fees
- Admission: Persons with a teaching activity in the tertiary education sector or in continuing education are eligible for admission.
- Tuition Fees: CHF 10,800 (external participants), free for University of Bern staff with a minimum employment rate of 25%
Organization
The program is offered by the University of Bern, with the Center for University Continuing Education (ZUW) responsible for implementation. The program leadership is headed by Thomas Tribelhorn, and the administration is managed by Regina Liechti.