Graduate Certificate: Teaching in Higher Education
Overview
This certificate program provides joint mentorship from College of Applied Studies and College of Engineering faculty members. Students who plan to apply for university teaching positions after graduation need to be competitive in a market that demands good teaching as well as good research. The teaching in higher education certificate will give WSU graduates a competitive edge.
Certificate Requirements
| Courses | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 3 credit hours from the following | ||
| CESP 820 | Learning Theory and Instruction | 3 |
| CI 880 | Learning Theory and Curriculum Design | 3 |
| LEAD 520 | Principles of Learning Environments | 3 |
| Choose 3 credit hours from the following | ||
| CESP 811 | Principles of Measurement and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY 911 | Teaching of Psychology: Principles, Practices and Ethics | 3 |
| LEAD 618 | Education and Workplace Training | 3 |
| Choose 3 credit hours from the following | ||
| CI 816 | Advanced Methods: Developing Critical and Creative Thought | 3 |
| CLES 750AT | Introduction to Higher Education Teaching | 3 |
| CI 795 | Change, Creativity and Innovation | 3 |
| CLES 871 | Foundations of Higher Education | 3 |
| Choose 3 credit hours from the following | ||
| CI 816A | Internship: Developing Critical and Creative Thought | 3 |
| CI 893 | Instructional Leadership: Professionalism and Collaboration | 3 |
| CLES 873 | College Student Development and the Campus Environment | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Admission Requirements
When applying for admission to the Teaching in Higher Education certificate:
- Students who have not completed graduate coursework at Wichita State University will need to apply for admission to degree status or nondegree, Category A, status by submitting an application to the Graduate School.
- Current Graduate students either admitted to a degree program or non-degree, category A, status should fill out the Declaration of Intent to pursue a certificate.
- An official transcript from each school attended must be sent directly to the Graduate School.
Application Process
You can view the progress of your admission status by navigating to Step 5 here. Click here for information on how you will be notified of your admission decision.
Background Check Requirement
Upon admission and prior to their first semester, all students admitted to the Counseling program must clear a criminal background check. Click here for instructions.