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