Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in College Teaching and Learning is ideal for individuals who are passionate about enhancing their teaching skills and understanding the pedagogical strategies that promote student success in higher education. Graduates often pursue careers as college instructors, instructional designers, or academic advisors, working in universities, community colleges, or educational consulting firms to improve curriculum development, student engagement, and teaching effectiveness.
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in College Teaching and Learning provides a coherent, integrated approach to helping graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, current faculty, and others develop and document the skills needed as part of conscientious preparation for the full range of faculty responsibilities at a range of institutions of higher education.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Program Specific Requirements listed below, those will also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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What You'll Learn
Upon completion of the College Teaching and Learning Certificate, recipients will: be well-prepared for all aspects of faculty life, including teaching, research and service responsibilities; have a broad and deep understanding of the multiple roles of faculty across a range of institutions; have both theoretical and practical understanding of teaching & learning; have a validated teaching experience, mentored by strong faculty & designed to promote reflection and growth; have a well-developed teaching philosophy & portfolio; be ready to effectively teach in their discipline to a broad array of students; have well-honed skills important to their particular situations and interests (i.e., Grant Writing, Diversity, Working with First-Year Students, Instructional Technologies, Assessment.)
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
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