Certificate in College Teaching

Certificate in College Teaching

The Certificate in College Teaching is a non-credit professional development experience for graduate students in teaching roles. The certificate offers graduate students preparation to teach inclusive college courses through self-guided learning, reflection, and support from education experts in the Office of Academic Innovation. The program is designed to help graduate students articulate their teaching identities and support their career development, both in education and beyond.

Self-Guiding Learning

The program offers participants resources to create inclusive college courses by fostering collaborative learning environments and trauma-informed approaches.

Teaching Observation and Student Feedback

Participants will apply their pedagogical ideas and receive real-time feedback from students and a supportive observer.

Teaching Philosophy Statement

Participants craft a Teaching Philosophy Statement illustrating the teaching experiences and skills they will carry forward onto the job market and into their careers.

How to Sign Up

Starting the Certificate in College Teaching is simple. You can self-enroll in this self-paced certificate through the Canvas course page below, and we will provide you with step-by-step guidance throughout the process. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions to your dedicated support staff at OAI.

Start the certificate

Program Requirements

Collaborative learning reading and reflection (video or written)
Trauma-informed teaching reading and reflection (video or written)
One teaching observation
Solicit mid-term student feedback
Read Teaching Philosophy Statement resources
Write your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Complete an exit interview with OA

The certificate can be completed in 1-2 academic terms.

Support & Guidance

OAI's Teaching and Pedagogical Support Specialist, Kendra Woodstead, will be available to support your work, answer questions, and give feedback every step of the way. Please post any questions/concerns on the Program Q&A discussion board, or contact Kendra directly (kendrawo@pdx.edu).