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Certificate in Teaching and Learning at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate in teaching and learning, awarded with the student's Rice degree and noted on the transcript; it is not a standalone degree. It is delivered fully in person. Outcomes include understanding best practices in teaching, evaluating pedagogical methods for one's discipline and demonstrating teaching effectiveness.

Duration: 11 credit hours (minimum 4 courses)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

UNIV 500 Principles of Effective College Teaching, UNIV 501 Research on Teaching and Learning, UNIV 502 Practicum in College Teaching (3 credits each) and UNIV 599 Teaching Portfolio 1 (2 credits).

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Entry requirements

Students must be admitted to a Rice graduate degree programme before declaring the certificate. Minimum overall GPA 2.67 and programme GPA 2.67 with at least B- in each certificate course; all coursework at Rice, no transfer credit.

Duration: 11 credit hours (minimum 4 courses)

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