Program Description
Being aware of the constantly shifting focus of methodologies of language teaching and the increasing demands of the job market, The Language Center (TLC) and the PhD programs in languages and cultures recognize the importance of increasing the teaching preparedness of PhD students. These students ably compete with candidates of peer institutions on the job market in research pursuits. Highlighting their teaching preparation should enhance their chances for job placement.
In addition to making candidates stand out in comparison to those of other institutions, this certificate aims to quantify the positive attributes of their teaching for prospective employers and provide them with a teaching dossier to complement their research/academic portfolio. The certificate supports doctoral students as they prepare to teach at the post-secondary, i.e., university level, and in no way serves as licensure.