Teaching of Higher and Continuing Education
(C-TEACH) (Grad.Cert.)

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Degree

Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)

Department

Education

Faculty

Faculty of Arts & Science

Program type

Course-based

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

1 year

Credits

15 credits

Start term

Fall

Experiential learning

Internship

Program overview

This program will provide you with the opportunity to:

Explore basic principles of how people learn, so you can design and deliver courses that best facilitate learning
Develop foundational skills in planning course syllabi (outlines), assessments of learning, and linking specific learning experiences and assessments with broader course objectives
Discover practices that facilitate learning and build your confidence as an instructor, whether you’re teaching online or in a more traditional classroom
Receive supportive and helpful feedback and guidance on your proposed lessons and, for those who participate in the internship, actual classroom experiences from the faculty mentors

Also, for those completing the internship, prepare a portfolio of your work that showcases your qualifications to potential employers.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits. Students earn the certificate by completing the two micro-programs:

Micro-program in the Foundations of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education (9 credits)
Micro-program in the Practice of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education

Please see the Certificate in the Teaching of Higher and Continuing Education (C-TEACH) Courses page for course descriptions.

Teaching of Higher and Continuing Education Graduate Certificate (15 credits)

9	credits from the Micro-Program in the Foundations of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education
6	credits from the Micro-Program in the Practice of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education

Micro-Program in the Foundations of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education (9 credits)

9	credits: • TEAC 606 Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Higher and Continuing Education (3.00) • TEAC 607 Foundations of Course Design in Higher and Continuing Education (3.00) • TEAC 608 Foundations of Facilitation of Higher and Continuing Education (3.00)

Micro-Program in the Practice of Teaching in Higher and Continuing Education (6 credits)

6	credits: • TEAC 609 Field Experience in Teaching (6.00)

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Current status as a graduate degree student or earned master’s degree.
Minimum CGPA of 3.00 on scale of 4.30 (or equivalent in last completed degree).
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to work as an instructor. Language proficiency requirements are: IELTS: a minimum overall score of 6.5 with at least a 7.0 each on the component scores for speaking and listening; and TOEFL: minimum overall score of 92 with 25 each on the component scores for speaking and listening. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

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Application deadlines

FALL

June 15

WINTER

n/a

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.

Consult awards and funding opportunities

Teaching of Higher and Continuing Education
(C-TEACH) (Grad.Cert.)

Program overview