Programs

Teaching in Higher Education Certificate
for Non-matriculated Students

Perhaps you are a current faculty member looking to enhance your teaching or advance your professional career, or you are a high school teacher or a professional in another field who would like to teach in higher education. The Teaching in Higher Education Certificate has been developed especially to help you: become a more effective educator improve student learning outcomes enhance your career by earning a graduate- level certificate from Temple University network with other educators
TESTIMONIALS
Here's what recent students said about their experience: "The course was incredibly practical and apropos to instructing. The deliverables tie directly to teaching." "I have already put items into practice with new course design and feel it will be a more learner-centered classroom." "The interaction with other faculty on a supportive level was most valuable." The certificate was also recently featured in Inside Higher Ed: "What Your Ph.D. Didn't Cover"

*MATRICULATED Temple graduate students have a different set of requirements. If you are enrolled in a Temple degree program, please consult the requirements for matriculated Temple graduate students.

 

Tuition and Fees

For information on tuition rates for graduate courses at Temple University, please visit the bursar's website at:
http://www.temple.edu/bursar/about/tuitionrates.htm

Questions? Contact us at tlc@temple.edu

Certificate Requirements and Course Offerings

Step 1. Seminar in Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits; typically course number 8985)

The seminar synthesizes theory and research on teaching in higher education as they both relate to practice. Topics include Research on Learning and Adult Development, Integrated Course Design, Best Teaching and Assessment Practices. Assignments include developing a statement of teaching philosophy, and a syllabus, informed by research‐based design principles. The seminar is a prerequisite for the topics course.

Spring 2012 Course Schedule

Temple University, Center City Campus Hybrid Online

Seminar in Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)
Educational Psychology (8985.701, CRN: 12032)
January 16 - May 7, 2012
Synchronous online class meeting dates: January 19, January 26, February 9, 2012 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Face-to-face class meeting dates in Room 316 Temple University Center City: February 25, 9:00am-5:00pm; March 31, 9:00am-5:00pm
Option of synchronous online or face-to-face class meeting: April 28, 9:00am-12:30pm
Instructors: Dr. Pamela Barnett, Associate Vice-Provost and Director, TLC; and Dr. Stephanie Fiore, Associate Director, TLC

To register, complete and submit the Non-matriculated student registration form.
For further information about registration, contact Ruth Gardner at, 215.204.4358 at
rgard@temple.edu.

Information session will be held January 11, 5:00-6:30 Temple University Center City

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Montgomery County Community College (MCCC)

Seminar in Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)
Educational Psychology (8985.---, CRN: TBD)
January 16 - May 7, 2012
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30pm.
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell Campus/Parkhouse 109
Instructor: Pete Watkins

To register for the course at MCCC, contact Cassandra Doyle in the Office of Extension Services.
215-204-5018 | cassdoyle@temple.edu.

Information and registration session will be held December 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm, MCCC's Parkhouse Hall, Room 320. Drop in and get your questions answered, or register on the spot!

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Step 2. Topics in Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)

Provides a more in-depth study of key topics, which may include Assessment & Feedback, Inclusive Teaching, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, or Teaching with Technology.

 

Spring 2012 Course Schedule:

Temple University Harrisburg

Topics in Teaching in Higher Education: Assessment, Diversity and Inclusive Teaching, Teaching with Technology
Saturdays, 9:00-1:10,
Temple University Harrisburg | 234 Strawberry Square, Room TBD | Harrisburg
Spring semester 2012 Topics and Instructors:

• Diversity and Inclusive Teaching, Angela Kirby-Wehr: January 21, February 4, February 18
• Assessment, Caroline Dillon: February 25, March 17, March 31
• Teaching with Technology, John Dellegrotto: April 7, April 21, May 5
  

To register for the course at Temple Harrisburg, contact Rebecca Traub at:
717.232.6400 | 866.769.1860 (toll free) | email: rtraub@temple.edu

http://www.temple.edu/harrisburg//Certificate-Programs/Teaching-in-Higher-Education/

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