Cognate in College Teaching
By special provisions the Cognate in College Teaching, offered by the UNH Graduate School, is available to graduate students in nursing.
Requirements:
- Must apply to Graduate School for admission into the Cognate Program. The application can be found at:
http://www.gradschool.unh.edu/pdf/coll_teach_app.pdf. This is the correct application although it is labeled for UNH Doctoral Students. This application must be approved before enrollment in GRAD 990.
- Complete a total of 15 credits:
a. 6-7 credits in the following Nursing courses:
NURS 950 Reading and Research in Advanced Nursing (2-8 credits)
NURS 955 Practicum in Advanced Nursing Practice (3-6 credits)
b. 8-9 credits in the following College Teaching courses:
GRAD 950 Issues in College Teaching – 1 cr (REQUIRED)
GRAD 990 College Teaching Praxis – 4 cr (REQUIRED)
Earn 3-4 credits using any of the following courses:
GRAD 951 Teaching with Writing – 2 cr
GRAD 952 College Teaching Mentorship – 1 cr
GRAD 959 Advanced Issues in College Teaching – 1 cr
GRAD 961 Cognition, Teaching and Learning – 2 cr OR
GRAD 965 Classroom Research and Assessment Methods – 2 cr
c. Present a qualifying Teaching Portfolio (GRAD 990)
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
GRAD 950 Issues in College Teaching is required for the Cognate
GRAD 990 College Teaching Praxis is a requirement for the Cognate in College Teaching. You should enroll in this for the summer, in anticipation of graduation the following Spring. Your will receive an IA (continuing course) grade until your Teaching Portfolio is accepted by the review committee, which must be prior to your anticipated graduation date. Please contact Michael Lee before enrolling (862-4872).
GRAD 963 College Students and the Undergraduate Culture and GRAD 942 The Role of the Professor are not approved courses for nursing students matriculating for the Cognate in College Teaching. You may take these courses, but they will not contribute to the Cognate.