Overview

Through this Graduate Certificate in Preparing Future Faculty from Virginia Commonwealth University, you will:

Gain Insight into Faculty Careers – Explore different types of faculty positions and higher education institutions to find the right fit for your future.

Build a Competitive Academic Portfolio – Develop essential materials, including teaching, research, diversity statements, sample syllabi, and curriculum vitae.

Get Hands-On Teaching Experience – Work directly with seasoned faculty mentors to refine your teaching pedagogy and classroom effectiveness.

Enhance Your Professional Development – Learn how to integrate teaching, research, and service within faculty roles while building a strong network of mentors and peers. This certificate helps prepare graduate and doctoral students interested in teaching in higher education as it encompasses many aspects of faculty life, norms and culture.

Career Paths

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Lecturer

Adjunct, Teaching, Research or Clinical Faculty

Visiting Professor

Postdoctoral Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Academic Profession

College Teaching and Learning

Teaching, Learning, Technology and the Future of Higher Education

Topics in Graduate Education

Responsible Conduct of Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation, professional and/or academic

Official undergraduate transcripts from all schools attended

A personal statement of purpose outlining career goals

A resume stating relevant work experience

Submit an official transcript evaluation from a recognized foreign educational credentials evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18724 USD / year

≈ 18724 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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