Overview
The online graduate certificate in college teaching from MU can help you further your existing career in higher education. If you want to implement best practices in college-level teaching and develop more effective students, this may be the degree for you.
Quick facts
Official name
Graduate certificate in college teachingCampus
University of MissouriProgram type
Graduate certificateAcademic home
College of Education | Department of Educational Leadership and Policy AnalysisDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning Commission, Teacher Education Accreditation CouncilCredit hours
12Estimated cost
$5,561.40*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

Career prospects
Potential careers
- Academic administrator
- Postsecondary teacher
- Curriculum coordinator
- Doctoral study in education
- Student adviser
Program structure
The online graduate certificate in college teaching is 100 percent online: no campus visits are required.
Classes follow the same schedule as on-campus. Students typically take two classes each semester and finish the program in just one year.
Course work includes
- Community college
- Curriculum philosophy in higher education
- Teaching methods
- Teaching technology
- Theories of teaching and learning
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
1 yearTypical course load
2 classes per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The College of Education is a member of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.