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The Certificate in College Teaching will consist of a variety of coursework and experiences guided by a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's mentor. Students will select a mentor and develop a plan of study that addresses three major components: discipline-specific teaching experience/study, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and instructional/learning theory. It is not an Ohio teaching licensure program.

Admission to our graduate certificate in College Teaching is offered to both current ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs interested in adding the credential to their degree programs, as well as graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs enrolled at other universities who wish to concurrently pursue our certificate and their home institution's degree.

Please review the application process carefully as it differs by ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ status.

Current Miami graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs should submit our . These applicants will identify and provide a faculty mentor's name as well as list and describe the applicant's teaching experience. Guidelines are provided to assist with completing the Graduate Certificate Form. Miami ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs may apply for admission in the fall and spring semesters.

New Miami ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs will submit our and be sure to select "Graduate Certificate" on page 1 of the application. Required supplemental materials include a personal statement and identifying a faculty or director-level support person on the application. The application fee is $20.

The personal statement should include (1) your motivation for applying to this program, (2) how this program aligns with your short and long-term career goals, and (3) your current and/or previous teaching experiences in higher education (if applicable).

Your support person should be available to provide counsel in your certificate pursuit.