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, which can be taken in any order), 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.

The internship with a faculty mentor is something students find on their own and coordinate with their own schedule in mind, as each person's location, discipline, days of availability, etc., are different. The CSUDH Internship Coordinator will provide guidance and assistance though the internship process.

Course Schedule

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

Note: As of the Fall 2025 term, Community College Teaching courses will be $318/unit.

Fall 2024

Start DateEnd DateCRNDeptCourse TitleUnitsDaysHoursBldg/RmFeeInstructor
09/07/202409/28/202446435GED 549 41The Community College2Sat9am–1:30pm PTINT NET$606R Baltazar
09/07/202409/28/202446436GED 549 42The Community College2Sat2pm–6:30pm PTINT NET$606R Baltazar
10/19/202412/13/202446434GED 548 41Effective College Teaching3SatAsynchronous + LIVE Online
11am–12pm PT		INT NET$909R McGinness
08/26/202412/10/202446437GED 594 41Independent Study (Internship)
Upon Approval		3—Asynchronous + LIVE Online
+ Off-Campus		OFF CAMP$909M Levy

Spring 2025

Community College Teaching Information Session: TBA - August 2025

Start DateEnd DateCRNDeptCourse TitleUnitsDaysHoursBldg/RmFeeInstructor
01/20/202502/15/202525906GED 549 41The Community College2SatAsynchronous + LIVE Online
11am–12pm PT		INT NET$606R McGinness
03/01/202504/26/202525907GED 548 41Effective College Teaching3SatAsynchronous + LIVE Online
11am–12pm PT		INT NET$909R McGinness
01/27/202505/21/202525908GED 594 41Independent Study (Internship)
Upon Approval		3—Asynchronous + LIVE Online
+ Off-Campus		OFF CAMPUS$909M Levy
* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 10/11/24

 

Course Descriptions

Submit your Prequalification Form at least ten (10) business days before the start of your first class (GED 548 or 549). Submit Early!

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: Davis, Barbara Gross. Tools for Teaching, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2009. Available online via CSUDH Library and for purchase via CSUDH Bookstore and Amazon.

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: Cohen, Arthur M., et al. The American Community College, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013. Available online via CSUDH Library and for purchase via CSUDH Bookstore and Amazon.

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.

 

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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/ ►

 

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