Certificate in Higher Education Teaching

Registration Now Open for a May 18, 2025 Start

Registration closes on May 12th

Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Tuition: $1,349
Save $100 before May 1. Early-bird discount: $1,249

Cleveland State University graduate students and part-time faculty may register for a flat rate of $600. To do so, contact Nancy Pratt at n.pratt@csuohio.edu.

The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching at Cleveland State University is designed to help junior faculty, adjunct 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 completing all components of the program. Elevate your teaching career with CSU's focused and practical Higher Education Teaching Certificate.

Culminating Assignment

The certificate requires a culminating assignment, which consists of a revised syllabus and a reflective summary that showcases the thoughtful integration of pedagogical principles and instructional strategies developed throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

Enhanced pedagogical knowledge
Improved student engagement
Effective course design
Improved student feedback and assessments
Inclusive teaching practices and classroom management
Application of evidence-based teaching strategies
Integration of technology
Understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities
Reflection and continuous improvement

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Important Dates

Learning Unit Dates	Information	Zoom Discussion Session: 6:00-7:00 PM
Unit 1 May 18–31	Adult Learning and Development Theory	May 29
Unit 2 June 1–14	Foundations, Planning, and Pedagogy	June 12
Unit 3 June 15–28	Selecting Instruction Strategies	June 26
Unit 4 June 29–July 12	Designing Assessment Strategies	July 10
Unit 5 July 13–26	Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom	July 24
Unit 6 July 27–August 9	Online Teaching	August 7
Syllabus Assignment	Due	August 30

Certificate completion requirements:

Completion of the six learning units.
Attendance at six faculty-led discussion sessions (6:00-7:00 PM)
Completion of the culminating assignment (syllabus).

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	LINK
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 HR benefits page.

Note: Discounts may not be stacked. One discount per learner is allowed.

Requests for more information can be submitted to Dr. Joanne Goodell at j.goodell@csuohio.edu or by calling (216) 687-5426.

NOTE: Non-credit certificate courses do not qualify for financial aid

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 wanting to teach in non-credit continuing and professional education also qualify.

Contact information

Dr. Joanne E. Goodell
Director, School of Education and Counseling
Professor, Mathematics Education
Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Cleveland State University
Phone: (216) 687-5426 | Email: j.goodell@csuohio.edu

Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu