Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning Certificate of Completion

This program is intended for current and future educators, as well as anyone interested in community college teaching and instruction such as future administrators, future faculty, and instructional designers. Students completing the requirements for this noncredit certificate have completed courses focused on learning theories, communities of practices, shared governance, accessibility, course design, curricular assessment, equity, and best practices for student success leading to a well-developed pedagogy and andragogy. This certificate may increase employability and vertical mobility in the field of education. To achieve the Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘P’, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply relevant theories and research-based strategies in analyzing data for student retention, progression, and completion, exploring instructional technology, student-centered design, classroom management, and student engagement as they relate to the community college teaching and learning.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze, theories and best practices for teaching and learning.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to integrate current theories, research-based strategies, and best practices for pedagogy and andragogy development.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to begin to apply leadership theories, strategies, and skills to the college and/or workplace

• 5. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to apply effective learning success strategies and skills that support student success.

Program Requirements