Online Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Post-Master’s Certificate
Want to teach at the collegiate level?
With Gwynedd Mercy University’s 15-credit certificate, you can step into a faculty or other instructional role at colleges and universities around the U.S. and abroad.
This certificate is ideal for those with master's degrees in a variety of fields. Better yet, the 15 credits earned here can apply toward a future GMercyU EdD degree.
Program begins
Fall 2025
Format
Asynchronous, online coursework, plus one in-person weekend residency
Program length
Less than one year
Model
Continue working as you complete one course at a time in 7-week accelerated sessions
Perk
Credits are stackable toward a GMercyU EdD degree
Ideal for
Those with a master's degree
Program Details
Ready to make a difference teaching at the collegiate level?
This certificate program was designed for working professionals, offering convenience and flexibility, as well as relevance and academic rigor. It features:
- Small class sizes organized within a cohort model — and in-person weekend residency on our beautiful campus in Gwynedd, Pa. — that allow you to expand your professional network and create meaningful relationships with colleagues. Cost of the weekend residency is built into your tuition.
- An accelerated course schedule, which focuses on one course at a time in seven-week blocks, except for one in-person weekend residency
- Rigorous coursework to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and disposition associated with effective college teaching
- Instruction and mentorship from field-experienced faculty members who are passionate about helping shape a new generation of education leaders. In fact, Program Director Raymond Bandlow, PhD, received this prestigious award for innovation in higher education from the American Association of University Administrators.
*Certification: This program was designed to meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you reside in a different state, you should carefully review your home state’s certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program.
Curriculum
Required Courses - 12 credits
EDU 860 | Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
EDU 863 | Learning Models and Instructional Design |
EDU 864 | Curriculum Development and Academic Program Design |
EDU 865 | Adult Learning Theory |
Choose one of the following courses - 3 credits
EDU 804 | Social Justice, Systems of Power, & Cultural Identity |
EDU 861 | College Student Development Theory |
EDU 862 | Advancing Social Justice through the Faculty Role |
EDU 866 | Innovative Practices in Online Instruction and E-Learning Technology |
EDU 867 | Cultivating Inclusive Learning Spaces: Trauma-Informed Practice for Educators |