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Tuition is discounted for current CSU graduate students and part-time faculty.
Tuition remission for qualifying CSU staff and faculty.
Discounts are available for public school teaching professionals and all CSU alumni.
Group discount for three or more individuals from the same organization.
The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching at Cleveland State University is designed to help junior faculty, teaching assistants, and practitioners new to teaching refine their pedagogical strategies and increase their instructional effectiveness.
Our motto is to discover yourself through the passion for teaching.
--Dr. Marius Boboc
Certificate in Higher Education Teaching
Earn your Cleveland State University Certificate in Higher Education Teaching to enhance your skills for full-time and part-time teaching roles in colleges and universities. Led by experienced faculty, this program covers pedagogy, student learning, innovative teaching, assessment methods, Diversity and Inclusion, and online teaching. With six learning units, six faculty-led discussions, and a comprehensive learning portfolio, you'll gain valuable insights in just 10 contact hours per unit. Secure your certificate by successfully completing all components of the program. Elevate your teaching career with CSU's focused and practical Higher Education Teaching Certificate.
Learning Portfolio
Your learning portfolio is a summative reflection of your work in a single format showcasing your learning throughout the six core modules comprising the Certificate in Higher Education Teaching.
The learning portfolio is required to receive the certificate.
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Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Tuition: $1,349
Get the early bird discount and save $100 for those registering by April 1st
Important Dates:
Learning Unit Dates | Information | Zoom Discussion Session |
Unit 1 May 18-May 31 |
Adult Learning and Development Theory | May 29 |
Unit 2 June 1-June 14 |
Foundations, Planning, and Pedagogy | June 12 |
Unit 3 June 15-June 28 |
Selecting Instruction Strategies | June 26 |
Unit 4 June 29-July 12 |
Designing Assessment Strategies | July 10 |
Unit 5 July 13-July 26 |
Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom | July 24 |
Unit 6 July 27-August 9 |
Online Teaching | August 7 |
Learning Portfolio | Due | August 30 |
Certificate completion requirements:
Completion of the six learning units
Attendance at six faculty-led discussion sessions
Completion of the learning portfolio
Faculty
Faculty Member | Profile |
Marius Boboc, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Teacher Education, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
Jejuana Brown, M.A., Founding faculty, DEI Certificate, the Diversity Institute and Adjunct Faculty, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | |
Joanne Goodell, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence, Cleveland State University | LINK |
Wendy M. Green, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning (CASAL), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
Catherine Hansman, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Dept. of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning (CASAL), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
Selma Koc, Ph.D., Professor, Educational Technology Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Foundations (C&F), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
Certificate Learning Units
I | Adult Learning and Development Theory | Dr. Catherine Hansman |
II | Foundations, Planning, and Pedagogy | Dr. Joanne Goodell |
III | Selecting Instruction Strategies | Dr. Wendy Green |
IV | Designing Assessment Strategies | Dr. Marius Boboc |
V | Diversity and Inclusion for the Higher Education Classroom | Jejuana Brown, M.A. |
VI | Online Teaching for Higher Education | Dr. Selma Koc |
Who Should Attend?
- Early career faculty and researchers
- Faculty who want to refresh their classroom practices
- Current graduate students who may want to teach in higher education
- Learning design professionals
- New Ph.D. recipients who want a career in higher education
- Career-transitioning adults looking for a new pathway
- Professionals with subject matter expertise interested in adjunct teaching
- Professionals teaching in non-credit and community adult education
Available Discounts
Alums of Cleveland State University always receive a 10% discount on all non-credit continuing education and professional development.
CSU full-time Faculty and Staff may use tuition remission through the professional development benefit to cover full certificate costs. For more information or to download the professional development form, please visit the CSU faculty and staff page HERE.
Cleveland State University graduate students and part-time faculty may register for a flat rate of $600.
Public school teachers qualify for a 25% discount on the cost of the certificate. Contact us for more information.
Note: Discounts may not be stacked. One discount per learner is allowed. If you qualify for a discount, email wkfcedev@csuohio.edu before registration for further details and instructions.
Submit requests for more information to wkfcedev@csuohio.edu
NOTE: Non-credit certificate courses do not qualify for financial aid Resource: Student loans for non-credit, continuing education: FIND **CSU is not affiliated with nor endorses any of the options available for loans. This is a convenience tool only. |
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites: Ideal candidates have a graduate degree, are working faculty, or are enrolled graduate students (at CSU or another university). Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of work experience in areas of teaching interest also qualify.
Contact information:
Division of Continuing and Extended Education
Cleveland State University
216-875-9731
wkfcdev@csuohio.edu