New!  College Teaching Certificate Program Info.

 Are you interested in pursuing an academic career?

 The Preparing Future Faculty Program is part of a national movement to transform the way graduate students are prepared for their careers as professors. Through workshops, learning communities and for-credit courses,  Claremont Graduate University students have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to teach at a variety of higher education institutions.

• Create lessons appropriate for their students' intellectual development level
• Develop assessment strategies that accurately measures students' learning
• Understand the steps necessary in developing a course
• Identify educational technology tools that will encourage student learning
• Construct examinations that are in alignment with the course's learning goals
• Encourage active learning in large lecture courses
• Create a learning environment that encourages academic integrity 

PFF Practicum Program

A series of twelve seminars will be offered throughout the academic year open to all students. The seminars are designed for students to follow a sequential order progressing through the relevant information with a typical format of six seminars in the Fall semester and six seminars in the Spring semester. Students who complete at least ten of the twelve seminars will receive a diploma of completion (this work will not appear on your transcript).

Fall 2011 Seminar Schedule

 Students are able to obtain a certificate along with the completion of the PFF Practicum if the guidelines for the certificate program are followed. For more information on the certificate program click here.

Spring 2012 Seminar Schedule

Registration

Please register for the workshops by sending an e-mail to: mmp@cgu.edu. Include: name, program and degree and the seminars you will be attending. Please register one week before the seminar. Please also indicate if you are interested in receiving a diploma (by completing 10 seminars) or if you are interested in the certificate program (see details for certificate above).


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