Graduate Certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation
Characteristics of the CCFP program include:
- Discipline-independent program consisting of three graduate courses
- Pre-/co-requisite: master’s degree with 18 hours in a teaching discipline
- Optional to students and to academic departments/programs within the University
Completion of the CCFP program and an appropriate master’s degree will culminate in the awarding of a Certificate by
the University.
The Certificate provides evidence that the student has completed the program.
The Community College Faculty Preparation certificate may be completed at a distance
with advisor approval and proper planning. The
discipline specific requirement of 18 hours may be completed online in certain subject
areas. Students may select an area of emphasis from
any of the online MA or MS programs, if an online pathway is needed.
The minimum requirements for acceptance into the graduate certificate in Community College Faculty Preparation are as follows:
- A bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Acceptance into a master's program or a previously completed master's program.
- Adequate preparation in the field of study.
Application & Fee
Students seeking this certificate must apply online.
Transcript Record
Graduates of accredited institutions other than WKU must submit an official transcript showing the completed degree to the Graduate School.
For more information about the cost of the program, average time to complete the program,
and other important information,
please visit this website.
The CCFP program requires the following:
- Adult Education (ADED) 611 - Adult Development and Learning (3 hrs)
Prerequisite: Admission to CCFP program or permission of instructor - Educational Foundations (EDFN) 612 - Seminar in Community College Teaching (3 hrs)
Prerequisite: ADED 611 or permission of instructor - Adult Education (ADED) 520 - Methods for Teaching Adults (3 hrs)
- Adult Education (ADED) 590 - Practicum in Adult Education or Academic Discipline 589 - Internship in
Community College Teaching (3 hrs) Prerequisite: EDFN 612 or permission of instructor. Any departmental
internship course (3 hrs) may be used to fulfill this certificate requirement. - *18 Credit Hours in the specific discipline you wish to teach at the community college level
*Online availability is dependent upon the discipline you wish to teach. If you are seeking a pathway to completion
that is 100% online, we recommend tying this program in with your master’s degree when possible. See below
for additional information:- Current master’s degree students may count up to 12 credit hours of this certificate
toward their master’s
program, so if you are pursuing an online master’s degree, you can earn two credentials at the same time
completely at a distance. This reduces the overall number of credit hours required. - Students who are pursuing the certificate as a post-grad program may count up to 12
credit hours of their
master’s degree toward the graduate certificate if requirements (timeframe and curriculum) are met, and
courses are approved by the advisor.
- Current master’s degree students may count up to 12 credit hours of this certificate
toward their master’s
For more information about the cost of the program, average time to complete the program,
and other important information,
please visit this website.
Financial Aid includes grants and loans for educational purposes. The government requires
the student to file a form online to the government agency for this purpose which
is called FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to apply. Once that form is completed and filed, the student will receive an email
from WKU about the status. All financial aid comes through the WKU Student Financial
Aid office and they communicate mostly through email. The email will explain all the
grants and/or loans that are available to the student and how to receive the money.
Nearly all students are eligible for some form of financial assistance. In fact, over
90% of the students who applied for financial aid in recent years received an award
offer. Every effort is made to assist you and your family in obtaining the resources
necessary to meet the difference between the total cost of attending Western Kentucky
University and your ability to contribute toward your education.
If you would like to apply for financial assistance (loans, grants, scholarships,
veteran's benefits) the first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Please refer to the Financial Aid Guide for additional information and complete
instructions.
Please keep in mind, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue
to qualify for financial aid. For additional information on receiving, and keeping
your financial aid, please refer to the WKU Financial Aid website to review the complete
policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress at wku.edu/financialaid/sap.php.
For more information about the cost of the program, average time to complete the program,
and other important information, please visit this website.
Department Contact
Program Advisor: Dr. Wren Mills
Email: wren.mills@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-3169
WKU Online
Phone: (270) 745-5173
Email: learn.online@wku.edu
The Graduate School
Email: graduate.school@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-2446
Website: wku.edu/graduate
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