Courses on University Teaching

The CTL teaches courses through the graduate school, for students interested in university teaching.

GRSC 7770: Seminar on College Teaching

A teaching-support seminar designed to familiarize graduate teaching assistants with the principles of higher education pedagogy as well as with the resources and support services available to them at UGA. Students learn about different teaching approaches that are effective and appropriate for their particular teaching assignments and practice using teaching techniques.

This course (or an approved equivalent) is required for all teaching assistants at UGA. Read more about TA Policy here.

GRSC 7800: College Teaching and Student Learning

This interdisciplinary course offered each spring focuses on how undergraduates learn. Participants will learn a variety of factors that influence teaching and learning in an attempt to discover and define what it means to be an effective college teacher, and will also discuss theory, techniques, and strategies for helping undergraduates become active participants in their learning.

Pre-requisite: GRSC 7770 (or an approved equivalent)

GRSC 7900: Course Design

This interdisciplinary course focuses on how undergraduates learn. Participants will learn a variety of factors that influence teaching and learning in an attempt to discover and define what it means to be an effective college teacher, and will also discuss theory, techniques, and strategies for helping undergraduates become active participants in their learning.

Pre-requisite: GRSC 7770 (or an approved equivalent)

GRSC 7850: Special Topics in Teaching

The CTL occasionally offers Special Topics courses in teaching.

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Questions? Contact us via gradteach@uga.edu