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				Graduate Certificate in Professoriate
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Description

College of Education
Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Program
Graduate Certificate Coordinator: David Boote, (407) 823-4160. E-mail: dboote@mail.ucf.edu

The Professoriate Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare doctoral students to be future professors. Most similar programs focus exclusively on improving instruction. This innovative graduate program proposes to prepare future faculty to understand all of the responsibilities of university professors: designing effective learning environments, remaining active in research and attracting funding, and supporting the governance and administration of their school. The graduate certificate program will work in conjunction with UCF doctoral programs to provide exemplary experiences for students in all disciplines.

Course work and internship experience will culminate with students developing an academic portfolio for faculty positions. Traditional courses will be linked with an ongoing seminar. The design of this program allows program faculty to closely monitor the professional development of the student and provide continual assistance with portfolio development.

Admission

Applicants will normally already have graduate admission to the university, and preference will be given to current UCF doctoral and MFA students. An application to the graduate certificate program must be submitted. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

Application Deadlines

Required Courses—12 Credit Hours Minimum

• EDH 6XXX Seminar for Future Professoriate (1 credit hour), taken three times
• IDS 6XXX Adult Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDH 6946 Higher Education Internship (3 credit hours)
• EDA 6540 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3 credit hours)