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Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog

College Teaching Certificate


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College Teaching Certificate

College Teaching Certificate – CTCATG (Athens online), CTCLTG (OHIO online)
The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education 
Patton Hall 
Ohio University 
Athens, OH 45701 
740.593.4400

Delivery Mode: Online with select practicum courses in-person

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Enrollment Eligibility: Non-degree seeking and degree-seeking students 

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Certificate Overview

The 11-credit hour College Teaching certificate is a stand-alone, online interdisciplinary graduate certificate that provides current and future college and university faculty/staff with the knowledge and skills to teach effectively in higher education settings. It focuses on theories of learning, pedagogy and assessment strategies for in-person and online teaching, principles of universal design for learning, and opportunities for experiential learning and practice. The certificate can be completed in one year. Note that some of the practicum offerings are in-person only.

Certificate Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to articulate key principles of teaching, learning, and assessment, including different theories and methods.
  • Students will be able to apply strategies to create inclusive, engaging, and responsive learning environments, both in person and online, for diverse college student populations.

Further Information

Link to Program: www.ohio.edu/education/college-teaching-certificate

Admission Requirements

  • Admission to the graduate certificate requires an undergraduate degree.

International Students

An I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.

Completion Requirements

This certificate requires 11 credit hours:

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