College Teaching

College Teaching, Minor

Minor | On Campus

Approximately 75 percent of faculty positions in the United States are at institutions where the importance of teaching and professional service is equal to or greater than the emphasis on research. The Minor in College Teaching, available to all MU graduate degree-seeking students, demonstrates your preparation as an effective teacher to potential employers.

The Minor in College Teaching (MICT) requires 9 credit hours, including a 3-credit core course, 3–6 elective credit hours, and a teaching experience with a teaching portfolio. The teaching experience may be completed through an approved teaching practicum, with practicum credit hours counting toward the minor’s credit requirements. More information about this minor is available on the MICT requirements page.

What the minor can do for you

• Gain meaningful experience through a mentored teaching practicum
• Increase your knowledge about learning and pedagogy
• Engage in careful reflection about your own teaching philosophy and strategies
• Extend your understanding of current issues in higher education