College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2024

Health Professions Education Graduate Certificate

Required Courses

CRES 820IPE Education and Simulation

3

CRES 821Foundations of Higher Education

3

CRES 822Instructional Strategies for the Adult Learner

3

CRES 823Technology in Higher Education

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, students will be able to …

  1. Identify the institutional structure of higher education, including the role of a university president, provost, vice president, dean, associate dean, chair, and other essential elements of university structure including tenure, grievance, institutional assessment.
  2. Synthesize the different theories and philosophies on teaching and learning to provide adult learners with effective learning experiences and to address the challenges and opportunities of working with the adult learner, especially in interprofessional environments.
  3. Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy in creating and evaluating effective learning objectives and understand the importance of clear and measurable learning objectives in higher education.
  4. Effectively interact and utilize the various learning management systems available in the higher education environment and give an overview of their advantages and disadvantages.