Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning - Graduate Certificate
Upgrade Your Teaching Qualifications
This 15-hour graduate certificate is for working professionals and graduate students who want to learn more about theories of teaching and learning and how research-based psychological principles can enhance teaching and learning in formal and informal educational settings.
Learning Model
Face-to-Face, Hybrid, or Online
(Depending on the courses selected)
Credit Hours
15 credits
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Certificate
This certificate will enhance the qualifications of individuals who are seeking teaching positions in universities, public schools, school districts, and industry. This certificate is also appropriate for those currently teaching in formal and informal educational settings.
Additionally, this certificate program may be of interest to current Texas Tech University graduate students who aspire to teach in higher education or other professional settings—including corporate training or community organizations—but may not have the opportunity to participate in specific professional development aimed at enhancing teaching skills.
Core Courses (Choose Two)
EPSY 5330: Motivation in Educational Settings
Reviews various theories in motivation and their applications in education with an emphasis on the cognitive perspective of motivational processes.
EPSY 5332: Educational Psychology and Learning
Emphasis on the application of educational psychological principles to learning at all levels.
EPSY 6330: Cognition and Instruction
An exploration of the theories in cognitive psychology and their implications for instructional and assessment practices in K-12 and post-secondary educational settings.
Elective Coursework (Choose Three)
With prior approval, the following courses (or other courses taken with approval) may be used to satisfy elective coursework requirements. Please discuss with the certificate advisor how your coursework may align with your professional goals.
Alternative Coursework Options
- EPSY 6349: Classroom Assessment
- EPSY 6349: Practicum in Applied Educational Settings
- EDHE 5342: College Teaching
- EDIT 5390: Online Distance Learning
- EDCI 5333: Improving the Teaching of Thinking
- EDBL 5333: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
- EDCI 5335: Models of Teaching
- EDCI 6304: Comparative Study in Curriculum, Teaching, and Teacher Learning
- AGED 5310: College Teaching in Agriculture
- ART 5102: Teaching Studio Art in Higher Education,
- ART 5361: Critical Pedagogy in the Visual Arts
- BIOL 6202: Preparation for Graduate Learning and Teaching in Biology
- ENGL 5366: Teaching Technical and Professional Writing
- FCSE 5355: Advanced Teaching Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences
- FCSE 6343: University Teaching in Human Sciences
- KIN 7305: College and University Teaching in Exercise Physiology
- LING 5311: Principles of Foreign Language Teaching
- MUSI 5100: Teaching Music in College
- PHIL 5350: Seminar in Teaching and Writing Philosophy
- PSY 5101: Colloquium in the Teaching of Psychology
- THA 5324: The Teaching of Acting
Why Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning?
Pedagogy
Introduce foundational teaching theories, learning principles, and instructional models that guide effective classroom practices. Help learners adopt broad pedagogy, reflect on teaching practices, and continuously improve, guided by research-based pedagogy.
Practice
Learn to design instruction based on cognitive and educational research. Develop a set of high leverage educational practices. Empower learners to create dynamic, engaging, and welcoming learning environments that support learning in various contexts.
Career
This certificate enhances career opportunities in academia and beyond. It distinguishes students when applying for academic positions, fellowships, or educational roles in industry and signals readiness to teach, mentor, and communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
More info about this program
This certificate will enhance the qualifications of individuals seeking teaching positions in universities, schools, community education settings, and industry. This certificate is also appropriate for current teachers in formal and informal educational settings.
Depending on the courses selected, the 15-hour graduate certificate can be completed face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online. Please contact the program advisor to discuss your course selection.
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