All students must meet the Requirements for the micro-Certificate of Graduate Study.
Overview
Learn how to design, lead, and evaluate engaging learning experiences—both in and out of the classroom—in higher and post-secondary education. Explore theory and real-world practice of teaching and learning with a focus on curriculum design, effective instructional strategies, and the identity development and experiences of today’s diverse learner populations. Applicable to any professional supporting learning in higher education or post-secondary settings. Credits earned can also be applied toward various master’s or doctoral degree programs.
More information about the micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Learning and Development in Higher Education is available on the program website. Inquiries should be sent via email to HESA@uvm.edu.
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
The micro-Certificate of Graduate Study (mCGS) in Learning and Development in Higher Education is a 9-credit program made up of 3 courses across 3 categories; 1 required course in "Teaching and Learning Foundations," 1 elective in "Understanding Post-Secondary Learners," and 1 elective in "Curriculum & Pedagogy." Each student receives a faculty advisor to support academic and professional development through the mCGS experience.
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Learning Foundations | 3 | |
| Teaching and Learning in HE | ||
| Understanding Post-Secondary Learners | 3 | |
| College Students and Contexts | ||
| Facilitating Leadership Dev | ||
| Student Development Theory | ||
| Curriculum & Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Facilitating Leadership Dev | ||
| Curriculum Theory | ||
| Critical Pedagogies | ||
| Curr Mgmt in Ed & Soc Srv Org | ||
A course can only count toward 1 category for the mCGS (i.e. cannot be double-counted). To fulfill the "Curriculum & Pedagogy" category, students may take a discpline-specific pedgaogy/praxis course through their home academic college with permission of their mCGS advisor and the mCGS program director.