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University Teaching

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Graduate Certificate in University Teaching

Certificate Code - CG17

Overview
The Certificate in University Teaching is a fifteen credit hour program for graduate students. It includes

  • mentored teaching experience
  • syllabus development
  • instructional design for a diverse set of students
  • implementation of instructional theory and techniques
  • development of a teaching portfolio

It helps to prepare graduate students for teaching at the college or university level. In this program, students learn to design and teach courses in their discipline while implementing effective instructional techniques, assessment, and self-reflection. 

Requirements
Your plan of study for this Certificate includes the following:

  1. Pedagogy course
  2. Diversity course
  3. Instructional excellence course
  4. Teaching practicum (student must arrange for a course to teach)
  5. Teaching capstone course

However, the curriculum for the Certificate is flexible. You can choose from a large selection of courses. Potentially, a maximum of 6 credit hours from your Master’s or PhD coursework can be counted towards this Certificate.

More Information
More information about the Certificate and its requirements can be found on the Teaching and Learning Center website. If you are interested in pursuing the Certificate in University Teaching, you must apply following the instructions outlined in the section below. We will meet with you to talk through the requirements and help you develop your plan of study. 

To Apply
You must be enrolled in a graduate program and in good standing (meeting the minimum GPA for your graduate program). You may apply to enter this Certificate program during the fall or spring semester by the deadlines posted on the Teaching and Learning Center website. To be considered for the Certificate, you will need to: 1) complete the online Student Application (including a PDF upload of your CV or resume); and 2) ask your advisor to submit the online Advisor Approval form.

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Questions?
Contact the Teaching and Learning Center at tlc@mail.wvu.edu.
 

Course List
Code Title Hours
Pedagogy Course3
ART 590
Teaching Practicum/Professional Practice
CHEM 651
Pedagogy for College Chemistry
ENGL 609
College Composition Pedagogy
GRAD 695
Independent Study (Requires departmental approval)
GRAD 710
Scholarly Teaching
HIST 789
Teaching History Online
MUSC 671
Music History Pedagogy 1
MUSC 762
Pedagogy of Theory
NSG 735
Principles: Nursing Education
PET 583
Principles of Effective Teaching in Physical Education
PSIO 790
Teaching Practicum
PSYC 606
Seminar on Teaching Psychology
SOC 710
Teaching Sociology
Diversity Course3
ART 612
Art Methods/Materials for Special Populations
COUN 634
Cultural Issues
HIED 750
Diversity Issues in Higher Education
WGST 696
Graduate Seminar
Instructional Excellence3
GRAD 695
Independent Study (Requires departmental approval)
GRAD 710
Scholarly Teaching
GRAD 711
Online Teaching in Higher Education
PET 575
Principles of Effective Teaching in Physical Education-Advanced Laboratory (2 credit hours)
PET 745
Higher Education Curriculum in Kinesiology
Teaching Experience & Teaching Practicum3
GRAD 690
Teaching Practicum
or a departmental Teaching Practicum Course (590, 690, or 790)
Teaching Capstone3
GRAD 685
Teaching Capstone
Total Hours15

Certificate Learning Outcomes

University Teaching

Upon completion of the certificate students should be able to:

  • Apply principles and theories of learning to your teaching.
  • Explain diversity issues in higher education.
  • Assess the needs of diverse learners and develop strategies to meet them.
  • Design a course with appropriate learning outcomes, assessment methods, instructional strategies, and course materials.
  • Integrate learning technologies effectively to meet learning goals.
  • Develop and apply appropriate active-learning and assessment techniques to meet specific course objectives.
  • Document effective teaching through a professional teaching portfolio.
  • Academic and Professional Standards
  • Accelerated Programs
  • Admissions
  • Advising, Enrollment and Evaluation
  • Calendar
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  • Degree Regulations
  • FERPA
  • Financial Aid
  • Graduate Certificates
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  • Programs, Courses and Credits
  • Tuition, Fees and Residency
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  • Programs, Courses and Credits
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