Community College Teaching Certificate

Latest News

Community College Teaching Cert Info Session  REGISTER NOW for Our Live Event:
Join us for our next Community College Teaching Certificate Info Session!

Saturday, January 6, 2024 • 10:00 AM PT

Can't attend live? No worries...
Register and we'll send you the recording & bonus materials!


 

Community College Teaching Certificate

 View Course Schedule & Register  FAQs   Request Information Now!

The Program

The Community College Teaching Certificate is a graduate-level program that provides a course of study for those seeking to prepare for a career in community college teaching. This program is also designed to serve working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. The program offers a well-rounded learning experience based on theory blended with a teaching practicum.

Please note: The program consists of 2 academic courses (GED 548 & GED 549), followed by a teaching internship (GED 594S). Completing GED 548 & GED 549 each with a grade of "B" or better is a PRE-REQUISITE for the internship (GED 594S); you CANNOT sign up for the internship without first successfully completing the required academic courses.


Who Should Attend

Participants should hold a master's degree in a subject area taught at the community college level, or be in a final phase of a graduate degree program, or be currently employed as an instructor in a community college.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

StudentUpon completing the Certificate program, participants will be able to

  1. Apply the principles of sound instructional techniques for community college-level teaching
  2. Evaluate student performance at community college level
  3. Demonstrate application of appropriate teaching styles and modalities for diverse student populations at the community college
  4. Explain the mission, philosophy and organizational structure of the California Community College
  5. Display ethical behaviors and professional attitudes in the work place in relation to students and colleagues

Location

The Community College Teaching Certificate is conducted both in-person and online using Zoom and the Canvas Learning Management System. Live virtual class sessions will be conducted at the day/time indicated in the program schedule. Attendance at all class sessions is required.

How to Access Canvas and Zoom, as well as system requirements ►

 

  Out of work and need training? This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Visit the America's Job Center website for more information.

    Find us on Facebook! CSUDH Professional Educators
    Connect to us on LinkedIn! Education Professionals at CSUDH Continuing Education

California State University Dominguez Hills provides the following information for its online and distance learning students in compliance with State Authorization information & Consumer Complaints federal Title IV regulation. Federal law [Section668.43(b)] requires all institutions must disclose to all students or prospective students the complaint agency in all states where students reside. If a student has a complaint or concern, information on how to contact a state agency and register a complaint, can be found at the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/AcadAff/state-regulatory-authorizations/index.shtml.

↑ Back to Top

View CCTC Playlist on YouTube
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in CCCs

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges

This 17th edition of Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges is an update of the disciplines lists including those noticed to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (Board of Governors) at the July 12 and September 20, 2021 meetings. The handbook incorporates changes that resulted from recommendations from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges and its delegates, and a comprehensive review of regulations regarding the minimum qualifications and disciplines lists. This edition amends the previous edition and is effective immediately to be employed as appropriate in each community college district.

View the MQ Handbook ►

Program Instructors

CCTC Faculty

Digital Certificate Request

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.

Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

Apply to Receive the Certificate ►

 Information & Registration

When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1). 

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.

Have other questions?
Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call: 310-243-2075, email: learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat ↘ to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.