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College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

The College Teaching graduate certificate is designed for graduate students and professionals already possessing an advanced disciplinary degree who wish to improve their teaching skills or those looking to transition to a teaching career in higher education. The program is designed to enhance teaching effectiveness through an internship and courses focused on diversity, assessment and curriculum.

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Graduate Certificate in College Teaching

Kent State University’s Graduate Certificate in College Teaching prepares graduate students and professionals for effective teaching roles in higher education. The program covers instructional strategies, curriculum design, assessment methods, and the integration of technology in teaching. Through coursework and practical experience, students gain essential skills in pedagogical theory and teaching methods tailored to diverse student populations, equipping them to create engaging and effective learning environments.

Program Information for College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

Program Description

Full Description

The College Teaching graduate certificate enhances teaching competencies at the post-secondary level. It is particularly appropriate for graduate students from any discipline interested in a career in college teaching, but also for adjunct and full-time faculty who are currently engaged in a career in academia.

Students may select from a variety of courses that emphasize the knowledge and practice of college teaching and the organizational culture of post-secondary education institutions. The certificate includes an internship in college teaching.

Additionally, students in the certificate program are encouraged to take effective teaching courses offered within their discipline specialty as part of the certificate requirements. This certificate program is grounded in the latest educational research of best practices in college teaching, and is designed to offer and/or enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Admissions for College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HIED 66594INTERNSHIP IN COLLEGE TEACHING 13
HIED 66660FACULTY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:9
HIED 66600
HISTORY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66601
THE PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
or HIED 66658
 THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIED 66652
LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66653
COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
HIED 66656
HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM
HIED 66671
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 66749
ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Other approved elective
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
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Internship may be waived pending faculty approval. Students will complete the minimum credit hours toward certificate completion by taking more elective courses.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the online offering of the College Teaching graduate certificate are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for College Teaching - Graduate Certificate

Those with the Graduate Certificate in College Teaching can pursue careers as college instructors, adjunct professors, or instructional coordinators in higher education institutions. They may work in universities, community colleges, or educational training programs, applying their knowledge to develop and deliver impactful college-level instruction. This credential also enhances opportunities for those looking to advance in academic roles, improve teaching effectiveness, or transition into full-time academic careers.

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