Máster en Docencia Universitaria

Program Overview

The Master in University Teaching program equips students with the knowledge and skills for careers in university teaching and management. This comprehensive online program emphasizes research, innovation, and technology integration. It covers higher education structure, teaching methodologies, evaluation systems, and ethical responsibilities. The program includes practical experience through internships and research projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in University Teaching is an official postgraduate program designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in university teaching and management, both nationally and internationally. This program emphasizes a specialized education rooted in research, innovation, and the effective use of new technologies.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure, functioning, and management of higher education institutions in both America and Europe.

• Gain a global perspective on the responsibilities and current demands of university teaching, fostering a reflective attitude towards the necessary competencies for higher education faculty.

• Master the models and quality systems applicable to higher education institutions.

• Develop the ability to evaluate and make informed decisions regarding the various elements of the teaching-learning process, including planning, methodology, evaluation, and student monitoring.

• Plan, develop, and evaluate the teaching-learning process, promoting educational processes that facilitate the acquisition of competencies specific to higher education, taking into account the level and prior training of students, as well as their guidance, both individually and in collaboration with other faculty and professionals at the institution.

• Understand the processes of interaction and communication in the classroom, mastering the social skills necessary to foster learning and coexistence in the classroom, and addressing disciplinary issues and conflict resolution.

• Organize teaching-learning processes suitable for addressing cultural diversity in the classroom.

• Integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) into the teaching-learning process.

• Embrace the ethical dimension of the teaching profession.

• Develop academic innovation projects in higher education that demonstrate mastery of concepts, processes, products, and critical thinking at a professional level.

• Participate, generate, and promote university experiences in research and teaching innovation.

• Integrate knowledge from different areas and disciplines studied and reflections on one's own practice as a means of continuous improvement.

Outline:

First Year:

• Module 1: The Context of Higher Education (6 ECTS): Focuses on the structure, functioning, and management of higher education institutions in America and Europe.
• Module 2: Actors and Scenarios (6 ECTS): Provides a global vision of the responsibilities and current demands of university teaching, fostering a reflective attitude towards the necessary competencies for higher education faculty.
• Module 3: The Teaching-Learning Process I (6 ECTS): Dedicated to the study of the teaching-learning process from the perspective of the integral formation of students.
• Module 4: The Teaching-Learning Process II (6 ECTS): Complements Module 3, focusing on the application of different active methodologies based on the competencies to be developed and the content to be taught.
• Module 5: Monitoring and Evaluation of the Learning Process (6 ECTS): Explores the role of the professor as a tutor and guide for students throughout their university experience, including planning objectives, self-awareness of competencies and skills, and the development of the essential functions of a university tutor.
• Module 6: ICT in the Teaching-Learning Process (6 ECTS): Provides knowledge on how to apply technologies in the teaching-learning process in higher education to choose the most appropriate pedagogical models or strategies for the effective integration of technology in teaching.
• Module 7: Professional Practice: Practicum (6 ECTS): 100% in-person.
This module emphasizes the practical application of knowledge through internships in university settings. Students will gain firsthand experience in the roles and responsibilities of a university faculty member, researcher, and administrator.
• Module 8: Introduction to Educational Research (6 ECTS): Focuses on research in educational topics, defining problems, conducting literature reviews, and undertaking research projects to reach conclusions.
• Module 10: Master's Thesis (6 ECTS): Students will complete an original research project that integrates all the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired throughout the master's program.

Course Schedule:

• Start Date: October 28, 2024
• Duration: 15 months
• ECTS Credits: 60
• Title Awarded: Master in University Teaching
• Awarded by: Universidad Europea de Madrid

Teaching:

• Methodology: 100% online with monthly live seminars focused on addressing the challenges of university teaching today.
• Faculty: The faculty is composed exclusively of active PhD holders with extensive experience in university teaching.
• Unique Approaches:
• Clinical Education:
Students can participate in the Clinical Education program, assisting educational institutions in addressing their challenges by implementing innovative solutions and projects.
• Elab Education: Students can experience a simulated virtual classroom environment, putting their knowledge into practice with a virtual simulator.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• University teaching positions in higher education institutions, both nationally and internationally.
• University guidance services.
• Specialized educational services.
• Opportunities:
• The program prepares students for a career in university teaching and research.
• It also provides the necessary qualifications to pursue a doctorate in education.

Other:

• Accreditation: The program is officially accredited by ANECA and recognized in Europe.
• Convalidation and Transfer of Credits: Students with prior studies or work experience can request a free and non-binding convalidation study.
• School of Educational Innovation: The Universidad Europea offers a catalog of courses that can be credited towards public service exams in education.
The School also provides information on public service exams and current topics in educational innovation.
• Clinical Education: Students can participate in the Clinical Education program, assisting educational institutions in addressing their challenges by implementing innovative solutions and projects.
• Elab Education: Students can experience a simulated virtual classroom environment, putting their knowledge into practice with a virtual simulator.
• Exam Locations: Students can take exams at any of the seven Universidad Europea locations in Spain: Madrid, Valencia, Tenerife, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla, and A Coruña.
They can also take exams or submit their Master's Thesis at the five Universidad Europea locations in Latin America: Bogotá (Colombia), Santiago (Chile), Quito (Ecuador), Mexico City (Mexico), and San José (Costa Rica).
• Financial Aid: The Universidad Europea offers a wide selection of scholarships and grants.