Equity-Centered Teaching and Learning
Graduate Certificate
Equity-centered teaching and learning grad certificate overview
Transform your approach to diversity and equity with our equity-centered teaching grad certificate. This program equips you with the tools, strategies and expertise to create inclusive, impactful learning experiences for today's diverse adult learners.
Through dynamic coursework, you'll focus on key areas like course design, assessment and evaluation while addressing current challenges in equity-focused teaching. Each class helps you build practical skills and a deeper understanding to effectively support adult learners and advance equity while creating a lasting impact.
AT A GLANCE
Studying equity-centered teaching and learning
As a student earning our equity-centered teaching and learning grad certificate, you'll build your skills and develop your knowledge to become a well-rounded educator.
You'll graduate equipped with the skills to help adult educators connect diversity and equity to learning theories and effective teaching practices.
The certificate is 12 credits and includes these subjects:
- Critical Perspectives in College and Adult Learning Settings.
- Teaching with Technology in College and Adult Learning Settings.
- Course Design and Assessment in College and Adult Learning Settings.
- Special Topics in Equity Centered Teaching and Learning.
Highlights of the equity-centered teaching and learning grad certificate
As a student in the equity-centered teaching and learning grad certificate, you can:
- Expand your options: You'll be prepared to teach adult learners at community colleges, in professional development settings or in corporate training and development environments.
- Create engaging teaching materials: Your core classes will center on program and course design, assessment and evaluation and using technology in teaching and learning settings.
Become a graduate assistant
As a graduate assistant, you can earn money toward your degree and gain experience for your résumé while working in a higher education setting. Depending on the department's needs, you may teach, conduct research or provide administrative support.
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