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The Certificate in College Teaching will consist of a variety of coursework and experiences guided by a student's mentor. Students will select a mentor and develop a plan of study that addresses three major components: discipline-specific teaching experience/study, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and instructional/learning theory. It is not an Ohio teaching licensure program.

Admission to our graduate certificate in College Teaching is offered to both current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University graduate students interested in adding the credential to their degree programs, as well as graduate students enrolled at other universities who wish to concurrently pursue our certificate and their home institution's degree.

Please review the application process carefully as it differs by student status.

Current ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú graduate students should submit our . These applicants will identify and provide a faculty mentor's name as well as list and describe the applicant's teaching experience. Guidelines are provided to assist with completing the Graduate Certificate Form. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students may apply for admission in the fall and spring semesters.

New ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students will submit our and be sure to select "Graduate Certificate" on page 1 of the application. Required supplemental materials include a personal statement and identifying a faculty or director-level support person on the application. The application fee is $20.

The personal statement should include (1) your motivation for applying to this program, (2) how this program aligns with your short and long-term career goals, and (3) your current and/or previous teaching experiences in higher education (if applicable).

Your support person should be available to provide counsel in your certificate pursuit.