Graduate Certificate In Global Teaching Research
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Global Teaching Research equips educators with the skills to conduct systematic educational inquiry, focusing on international education issues. Participants engage with research, design and conduct studies, and explore their areas of inquiry within their current practice. The program requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 and includes courses on change agents in schools, teaching and learning, action research, and research methods.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Global Teaching Research focuses on systematic and rigorous educational inquiry. It requires participants to ground their inquiry in issues relating to international education. Participants have the opportunity to identify their areas of inquiry within their current practice, critically engage with relevant literature and research, and design and conduct one or more research studies.
Outline:
Required Courses (12 credits):
- CIG 686: Educators as Change Agents in Schools
- CIG 688: Teaching and Learning Seminar
- CIG 690: Teachers as Action Researchers
- EPY 702: Research Methods
Certificate Requirements:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university located in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is known for its diverse student body, innovative academic programs, and its unique location in a vibrant and dynamic city.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNLV offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect to find a welcoming community with a strong sense of belonging. The university boasts a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities, catering to various interests. UNLV also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and provides opportunities for students to connect with the local community.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Diverse and Inclusive Environment:
UNLV prides itself on its diverse student body, with one-third of students being first-generation college attendees. This creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from various backgrounds.Unique Location:
Situated in Las Vegas, UNLV offers students access to a vibrant city with numerous cultural, entertainment, and professional opportunities.Innovative Academics:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs, including 78 majors, 84 minors, and over 197 graduate degree and certificate programs. The university also boasts its own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools.Strong Community Engagement:
UNLV encourages students to engage with the local community and provides opportunities for service learning and volunteer work.Academic Programs:
UNLV offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Sciences:
Humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.Business:
Accounting, finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.Education:
Teacher education, educational leadership, and special education.Engineering:
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.Health Sciences:
Nursing, medicine, dentistry, public health, and biomedical sciences.Hospitality:
Hospitality management, tourism management, and culinary arts.Law:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.Fine Arts:
Music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.Other:
UNLV is a relatively young university, established in 1957. It has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the largest universities in Nevada. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, focusing on areas such as healthcare, technology, and sustainability.
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Applicants must hold an International Baccalaureate Certificate in Global Teaching or equivalent.
