Careers

You can start in fall, winter, or spring term. Apply at least four weeks prior to your intended start date.

More options. More opportunities.

Immerse yourself in a unique educational experience that will prepare you to work with adults in settings such as colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. As a GCCUT student, you'll explore how adults learn, develop and deliver engaging learning experiences, and participate in active reflection related to your work. 

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to college and university teaching. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.

Enhance your professional skills

Oregon State's Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching is ideal for a variety of students and professionals, especially:

• Faculty who want to hone their teaching skills or advance in rank or position
• Current graduate students who may or may not have formal teaching appointments
• Librarians, academic advisors or student affairs professionals who teach or facilitate adult learning in some capacity

Distinguish yourself as an educator

If you're interested in a teaching career within higher education, want to work with adults in more informal educational settings, or plan to be a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) while pursuing your graduate degree, this program provides advanced coursework that will better prepare you and distinguish you as a well-qualified candidate for teaching and teaching-related positions.