Community College Teaching Cert Courses

Community College Teaching Certificate

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This program consists of 2 academic courses (GED 548 and GED 549), followed by a teaching internship (GED 594). Completing GED 548 and GED 549 each with a grade of "B" or better is a PREREQUISITE for the internship (GED 594S); you CANNOT sign up for the internship without first successfully completing the required academic courses.

Course Schedule

YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED COURSES TO EARN THE CERTIFICATE AND DIGITAL BADGES.

Spring/Summer 2024

Community College Teaching Information Session: Saturday, January 6, 10am.

Fall 2024

* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 4/12/24

Course Descriptions

GED 548 | Effective College Teaching

3 units
Study of research, theory, and practices associated with teaching and learning processes within the community college system. Topics include course planning and organization, student diversity, teaching and student retention, and instructional technology.
Required Text: Tools for Teaching.
GED 548 Syllabus Online ►

GED 549 | The Community College

2 units
An overview of the history, mission and function of the community college. Topics include the history of higher education, the role of the community college, student characteristics, curriculum, finance, governance, articulations and the California Master Plan.
Required Text: The American Community College.
GED 549 Syllabus Online ►

GED 594 | College Teaching Internship

3 units | Prerequisites: GED 548 & GED 549 each with a grade of "B" or better, and UPON APPROVAL of Internship Coordinator | Spring and Fall Terms Only
A one semester course consisting of an internship that includes in-person classroom instruction, classroom-related activities, and contact with students, for a minimum of 45 hours per semester or 3 hours per week on a 15 week model, plus online classroom assignments designed to prepare the student for employment opportunities. Internship placement is determined in consultation between the Internship Coordinator, a mentor teacher at a community college, and the intern. The Internship Coordinator arranges an on-site or zoom observation of one of the intern's classroom presentations. Grades are based on meeting the objectives of the internship and the mentor's evaluation of the intern's presentation.

To apply for the internship or to ask questions about the process, email Internship Coordinator Myriam Levy at mlevy@csudh.edu.

Application deadlines are November 15 for the Spring term, and April 15 for the Fall term.

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Course Delivery

 Note: The classes for this program are presented ONLINE (live online or asynchronously online, depending on individual course). This instructor-led program utilizes our campus' Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), available through our student portal, MyCSUDH. Live online class sessions are conducted at the day/time indicated in the program schedule. Attendance and participation via Zoom at all scheduled class sessions is required.

For students using corporate/government/restricted access devices: Please check with your organization's IT services to ensure that you'll be able to access CSUDH's Canvas, Zoom, and Toromail resources prior to your first class session.

Be sure to get your password and instructions to access MyCSUDH when you register, and download/print materials for the first week prior to course start.

  For questions regarding technical issues, please contact the CSUDH IT Helpdesk at 310.243.2500 and/or https://csudh.service-now.com/ ►