Courses:
Higher Education Teaching Certificate

The course presents an overview of the history and theories of distance instruction in higher education and hands-on experience designing and implementing best-practice pedagogy for online, blended and virtual environments.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

Students will examine, synthesize and apply research-based models of higher education teaching. Research in teacher effectiveness and demonstration of models is required.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine inclusive, accessible and responsive pedagogy with an emphasis on culturally, linguistically, ethnically, generationally, and ability diverse learners. Theories, methods, pedagogical tools, and curriculum that support student success in higher education will also be emphasized.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on cognitive development from adolescence throughout the lifespan and learning theories applied in the practice of teaching in higher education contexts. Practical, brain-based instruction strategies and research on motivation as it influences adult learners will be emphasized.

Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3