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Graduate Micro-Certificate in Learning and Development in Higher Education at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme 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.

Department: Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

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. 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-

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Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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