The TLC, in collaboration with the College of Education, announces Temple’s new Teaching in Higher Education Certificate Program. Graduate students can earn the certificate to enhance their knowledge of how people learn and best teaching practices, and to increase their competitiveness on the academic job market.
Temple graduate student track: Participants study general principles of teaching and learning and also focus on teaching issues in their own academic areas. Requirements for the certificate are completion of the:
- Teaching in Higher Education Seminar
This three-credit seminar, taught by faculty within students' areas (i.e. humanities, health professions. . .)
addresses key issues in teaching and learning theory and practice. Students develop documents useful for teaching and to support future job searches, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a course syllabus.
- Reflective Practicum
The reflective practicum is individually designed by each student. The practicum must include teaching (e.g. as TA, instructor of record, mentor to undergraduate, Writing Center tutor, or lab leader) and engaging in reflection on that experience. Options for reflection include taking part in weekly TA meetings, joining an ongoing reflective practice group facilitated by TLC staff, or enrolling in a one-credit module on a specific topic (e.g. assessment or technology in higher education), offered by the College of Education. Reflective Practicum Information | Reflective Practicum log
Seminar Offerings for 2009-2010:
Students enroll in courses according to their academic area. For instance, a humanities course would be designed for any graduate student in the humanities disciplines. Similarly, a physical science course would be open to all graduate students of physical sciences. The 2009-2010 academic year is a pilot program year for the certificate. Look for more course offerings in the 2010-2011 academic year.
Fall 2009 Pilot Courses
The Teaching in Higher Education Seminar will be offered this fall (2009) in: the College of Education and the School of Communications and Theater. Course information for each seminar is below.
- ED PSY 8970, Problems in Ed Psych: Teaching in Higher Education
- Theater 9282, Project in Acting
Spring 2010 Pilot Courses
The Teaching in Higher Education Seminar will be offered this spring (2010) in CLA, CHP and SCT:
- PS 8985.001, Teaching in Higher Education: Social Science
- HRP 8985, Teaching in Highter Education: Health Professions
- STOC 9020.001, Special Topics: Teaching in Higher Education
Please check back in November-December for additions to the Spring 2010 schedule.
Temple schools and departments—such as SCT, REL, AAS—have led the way by developing 3 credit pedagogy coursework for TAs. Building on these efforts, this university-side certificate program was developed to make teacher training accessible to all graduate students who teach at Temple and aspire to faculty roles.
Cost (based on 2009-10 tuition rates):
- Tuition: $590 per credit hour (PA resident); $861 per credit hour (Non-resident)
- Graduate fees apply: Click here for details.
