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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 and independent study course (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 Course faculty will provide guidance and assistance through 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 Date | End Date | CRN | Dept | Course Title | Units | Days | Hours | Bldg/Rm | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2024 | 09/28/2024 | 46435 | GED 549 41 | The Community College | 2 | Sat | 9am–1:30pm PT | INT NET | $606 | R Baltazar |
| 09/07/2024 | 09/28/2024 | 46436 | GED 549 42 | The Community College | 2 | Sat | 2pm–6:30pm PT | INT NET | $606 | R Baltazar |
| 10/19/2024 | 12/13/2024 | 46434 | GED 548 41 | Effective College Teaching | 3 | Sat | Asynchronous + LIVE Online 11am–12pm PT | INT NET | $909 | R McGinness |
| 08/26/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 46437 | GED 594 41 | Independent Study Internship Upon Approval | 3 | — | Asynchronous + LIVE Online + Off-Campus | OFF CAMP | $909 | M Levy |
Spring 2025
Community College Teaching Information Session: TBA - August 2025
| Start Date | End Date | CRN | Dept | Course Title | Units | Days | Hours | Bldg/Rm | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2025 | 02/15/2025 | 25906 | GED 549 41 | The Community College | 2 | Sat | Asynchronous + LIVE Online 11am–12pm PT | INT NET | $606 | R McGinness |
| 03/01/2025 | 04/26/2025 | 25907 | GED 548 41 | Effective College Teaching | 3 | Sat | Asynchronous + LIVE Online 11am–12pm PT | INT NET | $909 | R McGinness |
| 01/27/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 25908 | GED 594 41 | Independent Study Internship Upon Approval | 3 | — | Asynchronous + LIVE Online + Off-Campus | OFF CAMPUS | $909 | M Levy |
* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 10/11/24
Course Descriptions
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.
Digital chapters are available at no cost to CSUDH students online via CSUDH Library. The full textbook is available 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.
Digital chapters are available at no cost to CSUDH students online via CSUDH Library. The full textbook is available 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 Course Faculty | 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 Course faculty, a mentor teacher at a community college, and the intern. The Internship Course faculty 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 Course faculty Myriam Levy at mlevy@csudh.edu.
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/ ►
Information & Registration
When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).
The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.
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