Objectives

The Adult and Higher Education Program offers a Certificate in College Teaching to develop and promote exemplary teaching among graduate students, aspiring faculty, and current faculty wanting to enhance their teaching skills.  The goal of the certificate is to make individuals more competitive in the job market as instructors and faculty members at colleges and universities. A total of 12 credits of coursework are required to earn the certificate. Participants may enroll in the program either Fall or Spring.


Program Flow

A total of 12 credits of course work are required to earn the College Teaching Certificate.  Taking three credits a semester, participants will be able to earn the certificate in two years.  Taking six credits a semester, participants will be able to earn the certificate in one year.  Participants may enroll in the program for Fall or Spring semesters.


Program of Study

Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Required Courses - 6 credits
6
College Teaching
 
Field Exper in Ed Ldrshp (Section-006, College Teaching Practicum)
 
Field Experience is the experiential component for the certificate program and is taken after the majority of the coursework is completed.
 
Electives - choose 6 credits
6
Issues and Trends in Higher Education
 
Organization and Administration of Higher Education
 
College Students
 
Post Secondary Distance Delivered Education
 
Student Development Theory
 
Student Services
 
Independent Study
 
Internship
 
* Other courses approved by committee
 
Total Credits
12

 


Contact Information

Dr. Carrie Myers, Professor and College Teaching Certificate Chair
Phone: 406-994-4203 Email: cbmyers@montana.edu

Dr. Bryce Hughes, Program Leader and Associate Professor
Phone: 406-994-6419 Email: bryce.hughes@montana.edu