You can start in fall, winter or spring term. Apply at least four weeks prior to your intended start date.
Reach the next level in higher ed instruction
Oregon State University's online Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching is designed for individuals who want to develop or enhance their instructional and facilitation skills in higher education and related settings.
Build your career in higher education
Adding graduate-level teaching credentials to your résumé or CV is a meaningful way to distinguish yourself when pursuing a career in higher education or another adult education setting.
Faculty-instructors
This certificate can help you stand out as you seek to attain a new position as a faculty member or aid you in bolstering your existing skills for purposes of improving teaching effectiveness.
Graduate students
Graduate-level teaching credits will help you differentiate yourself when competing for highly sought GTA or GRA positions, applying for external funding, and taking the next steps in your professional career.
Student services professionals
Demonstrable skills in designing high-quality, co-curricular learning experiences will make you more effective in your role and help you emerge as a leader among your peers.
Professionals transitioning to higher education
Developing instructional skills can help you transfer your professional experience and knowledge into a higher education setting.
18-credit certificate online
Courses in this certificate program are developed by the OSU Graduate School. They are delivered online by Oregon State Ecampus – a national leader in distance education – and match the quality and rigor of OSU's campus-based courses.
This curriculum is designed to meet you at your current level of knowledge and help you develop or advance your teaching abilities.
Apply to take courses as a nondegree-seeking student
If you're not yet sure you want to pursue the full Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching but are interested in taking individual classes that are part of the graduate certificate curriculum, you may apply to OSU as a nondegree-seeking graduate student. Please note that you may complete no more than 9 credits of certificate coursework prior to being formally admitted.
Benefits of an Oregon State University online certificate program
- All classes are developed by Oregon State's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
- OSU is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Online students receive the same credits as on-campus students, and credits transfer to most higher education institutions.
- Students can complete their courses from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
This is not a certification program
The GCCUT is a graduate certificate, which can be thought of as an 18-credit university credential. The certificate is not a form of official certification or licensure to legally practice teaching, neither of which is required in post-secondary education.
Important dates
These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for fall, winter and spring terms.
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 18 quarter credits are equal to 12 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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View required or recommended deadlines for your student type on our application deadlines page.
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