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Elevate your teaching skills with NDSU’s college teaching graduate certificate, a transformative nine-credit program designed for graduate students passionate about teaching at the collegiate level. Perfectly tailored for those already enrolled in NDSU’s Graduate School, this three-semester certificate offers hands-on training in modern instructional methods. With personalized field experiences crafted alongside faculty mentors and department input, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience in lesson planning, student assessment and classroom management.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The certificate provides a well-rounded education as you’ll delve into contemporary education research and refine their skills through microteaching modules and peer observations.
Real World Experience
Gain practical hands-on experience through a comprehensive teaching practicum requiring at least 15 teaching hours with the remaining credit hours to be dedicated to preparing lesson plans, evaluating student data and developing assessments.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
Admission Info
At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.
No matter your academic path, we're committed to making your application process straightforward and stress-free. Find the specific requirements and steps for your graduate application.
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