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:
- Pedagogy course
- Diversity course
- Instructional excellence course
- Teaching practicum (student must arrange for a course to teach)
- 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 here. If you are interested in pursuing the Certificate in University Teaching, contact the Teaching & Learning Commons at 304-293-5824 or tlcommons@mail.wvu.edu. 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 at any time. To be considered for the Certificate, you will need to complete the following:
- Online application (please include your CV or resume)
- Approval from your advisor for you to pursue this Certificate
Questions?
Contact WVU's Teaching & Learning Commons at 304-293-5824 or tlcommons@mail.wvu.edu
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy Course | 3 | |
| Teaching Practicum/Professional Practice | ||
| Teaching in Higher Education | ||
| College Composition Pedagogy | ||
| Independent Study (Requires departmental approval) | ||
| Scholarly Teaching | ||
| Teaching History Online | ||
| The Teaching of Foreign Languages | ||
| English as a Second Language Methods | ||
| Teaching Foreign Language in College | ||
| Music History Pedagogy 1 | ||
| Pedagogy of Theory | ||
| Principles: Nursing Education | ||
| Principles of Effective Teaching in Physical Education | ||
| Teach to Learn: Learn to Teach | ||
| Education Journal Club | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
| Seminar on Teaching Psychology | ||
| Teaching Sociology | ||
| Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Art Methods/Materials for Special Populations | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the Classroom | ||
| Cultural Issues | ||
| American Culture | ||
| College Student Development | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Diversity Issues in Higher Education | ||
| Women and Gender Issues in HIED | ||
| International Higher Education | ||
| Instructional Excellence | 3 | |
| Readability in the Online & Blended Course (1 credit hour) | ||
| Accessible Teaching Online (1 credit hour) | ||
| Designing Engaging Scenarios (1 Credit Hour) | ||
| Careers in Higher Education | ||
| Teaching Different Cultures (1 credit hour) | ||
| Independent Study (Requires departmental approval) | ||
| Scholarly Teaching | ||
| Teaching in Higher Education | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Instructional Design | ||
| Curriculum Development and Reform in Higher Education | ||
| Online Teaching and Learning | ||
| Technology Integration | ||
| Principles of Effective Teaching in Physical Education-Advanced Laboratory (2 credit hours) | ||
| Higher Education Curriculum in Kinesiology | ||
| Teaching Experience & Teaching Practicum | 3 | |
| Teaching Practicum | ||
or a departmental Teaching Practicum Course (590, 690, or 790) | ||
| Teaching Capstone | 3 | |
| Teaching Capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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.