Division of Continuing and Extended Education
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu
Certificate in Higher Education Teaching
Registration opens Monday, December 9, 2024 for a May 18, 2025 Start
Registration closes on May 12th
- Certificate in Higher Education Teaching Tuition: $1,349
- Save $100 before May 1. Early-bird discount: $1,249
Cleveland State University graduate students and part-time faculty may register for a flat rate of $600.
The Certificate in Higher Education Teaching at Cleveland State University is designed to help junior faculty, adjunct faculty, teaching assistants, and practitioners new to teaching refine their pedagogical strategies and increase their instructional effectiveness.
"Our motto is to discover yourself through the passion for teaching." –Dr. Marius Boboc
Certificate in Higher Education Teaching
Earn your Cleveland State University Certificate in Higher Education Teaching to enhance your skills for full-time and part-time teaching roles in colleges and universities. Led by experienced faculty, this program covers pedagogy, student learning, innovative teaching, assessment methods, Diversity and Inclusion, and online teaching. With six learning units, six faculty-led discussions, and a comprehensive learning portfolio, you'll gain valuable insights in just 10 contact hours per unit. Secure your certificate by completing all components of the program. Elevate your teaching career with CSU's focused and practical Higher Education Teaching Certificate.
Learning Portfolio
Your learning portfolio is a summative reflection of your work in a single format showcasing your learning throughout the six core modules comprising the Certificate in Higher Education Teaching.
The learning portfolio is required to receive the certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Enhanced pedagogical knowledge
- Improved student engagement
- Effective course design
- Improved student feedback and assessments
- Inclusive teaching practices and classroom management
- Application of evidence-based teaching strategies
- Integration of technology
- Understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities
- Reflection and continuous improvement
Register HERE
By clicking above ("HERE"), you will be redirected to our registration landing page. If you are a first-time user or not affiliated with Cleveland State, please create a new profile using the prompt provided. If you are already affiliated with CSU, please follow the appropriate prompts. Problems or questions with your registration? Email n.pratt@csuohio.edu.
Important Dates
| Learning Unit Dates | Information | Zoom Discussion Session: 6:00 PM Start |
| Unit 1 May 18–31 |
Adult Learning and Development Theory | May 29 |
| Unit 2 June 1–14 |
Foundations, Planning, and Pedagogy | June 12 |
| Unit 3 June 15–28 |
Selecting Instruction Strategies | June 26 |
| Unit 4 June 29–July 12 |
Designing Assessment Strategies | July 10 |
| Unit 5 July 13–26 |
Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom | July 24 |
| Unit 6 July 27–August 9 |
Online Teaching | August 7 |
| Learning Portfolio | Due | August 30 |
Certificate completion requirements:
- Completion of the six learning units
- Attendance at six faculty-led discussion sessions
- Completion of the learning portfolio
Faculty
| Faculty Member | Profile |
| Marius Boboc, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Teacher Education, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
| Jejuana Brown, M.A., Founding faculty, DEI Certificate, the Diversity Institute and Adjunct Faculty, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
| Joanne Goodell, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence, Cleveland State University | LINK |
| Wendy M. Green, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning (CASAL), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
| Catherine Hansman, Ed.D., Professor Emerita, Dept. of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning (CASAL), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
| Selma Koc, Ph.D., Professor, Educational Technology Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Foundations (C&F), Levin College of Public Affairs and Education | LINK |
Certificate Learning Units
| I | Adult Learning and Development Theory | Dr. Catherine Hansman |
| II | Foundations, Planning, and Pedagogy | Dr. Joanne Goodell |
| III | Selecting Instruction Strategies | Dr. Wendy Green |
| IV | Designing Assessment Strategies | Dr. Marius Boboc |
| V | Diversity and Inclusion for the Higher Education Classroom | Jejuana Brown, M.A. |
| VI | Online Teaching for Higher Education | Dr. Selma Koc |
Who Should Attend?
- Early career faculty and researchers
- Faculty who want to refresh their classroom practices
- Current graduate students who may want to teach in higher education
- Learning design professionals
- New Ph.D. recipients who want a career in higher education
- Career-transitioning adults looking for a new pathway
- Professionals with subject matter expertise interested in adjunct teaching
- Professionals teaching in non-credit and community adult education
Available Discounts
Alums of Cleveland State University always receive a 10% discount on all non-credit continuing education and professional development.
CSU full-time Faculty and Staff may use tuition remission through the professional development benefit to cover full certificate costs. For more information or to download the professional development form, please visit the HR benefits page.
Note: Discounts may not be stacked. One discount per learner is allowed.
Requests for more information can be submitted to Dr. Joanne Goodell at j.goodell@csuohio.edu or by calling (216) 687-5426.
NOTE: Non-credit certificate courses do not qualify for financial aid
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites: Ideal candidates have a graduate degree, are working faculty, or are enrolled graduate students (at CSU or another university). Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of work experience in areas of teaching interest wanting to teach in non-credit continuing and professional education also qualify.
Contact information
Dr. Joanne E. Goodell
Director, School of Education and Counseling
Professor, Mathematics Education
Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Cleveland State University
Phone: (216) 687-5426 | Email: j.goodell@csuohio.edu
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu