Program Description

The College Teaching Certificate (CTC) is a three-semester (9 credit) program in pedagogy for NDSU graduate students from across campus who plan to teach in a college or university and individuals who already have a graduate degree and work on campus. Students study contemporary education research focused on higher education issues, as well as gain experience in the teaching and learning process through microteaching modules, field experience, peer observations, and a structured practicum.

To be admitted to the program, the applicant must:

1. Be a current degree-seeking student in a enrolled graduate program.
2. Submit a completed College Teaching Certificate Application to the Graduate School.
3. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.
4. At the baccalaureate level, have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all courses of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

*Refers to courses cross-listed to be taken under a prefix in the student's major field. For example, a HDFS major would take HDFS 892. This experience requires a minimum of 15 face-to-face teaching hours, with the remaining credit hours to be dedicated to preparing lesson plans, evaluating student data, and developing assessments. The field experience will be designed in consultation with a faculty teaching mentor. Students will prepare a 2-page field experience proposal for approval from the CTC director during the semester prior to the experience.

Notes:

1. This schedule is subject to change.
2. Every course has an enrollment cap. Please check with the course instructor about this.
3. Once requirements are completed a student must submit the Verification of College Teaching Certificate form.