Graduate Diploma in College Teaching
Register now for the online information session
Join our online information session to learn more about the MTP pathway, ask questions, and see how it can support your teaching journey.
- Tuesday, May, 26, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Deepening College Teaching Practice
Offered in English, the 30‑credit Graduate Diploma in College Teaching supports college teachers in advancing their expertise through graduate‑level study.
SoTL encourages educators to approach teaching as a reflective and evidence-informed practice. It invites participants to ask meaningful questions about student learning, examine their teaching closely, and use those insights to continuously strengthen their practice.
This 30-credit program helps educators deepen their professional skills, strengthen their understanding of college pedagogy, and further develop their teaching
practice.
Its goal is to support the development of reflective practitioners whose teaching is grounded in clear pedagogical principles, ongoing inquiry, and a commitment to professional growth.
In particular, reflective practice includes:
- a commitment to the teaching profession and to the ongoing development of professional
practice - designing and implementing learning activities that align with program goals, are grounded
in sound pedagogical principles, and can be adapted to changing contexts - maintaining up-to-date disciplinary knowledge related to the subject taught and the college
program involved - integrating information and communication technologies effectively into professional
practice
Course schedule
Offered online and on a part‑time basis, with one in‑person meeting at the Longueuil campus to foster connection and community, with hybrid participation option for those outside the Montréal area.
Admission
- Check the admission requirements
- Complete the online application
- Easily find this program using the program code.
- Program code: 52M
Advance through the program based on your needs and objectives
The Graduate Diploma in College Teaching is the second step in a three-program pathway that follows the Graduate Certificate and leads to the Master of Education in College Teaching. This 30 credits earned in the Diploma are integrated in the Master’s program, forming a coherent, cumulative sequence of study. The first 15 credits may be completed through the Graduate Certificate in College Teaching.
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching
(15 cr.)
Graduate Diploma in College Teaching
(30 cr.)
Master in College Teaching
(45 cr.)
Not only have Performa MTP courses helped me integrate teaching theory, but they've also modeled what an engaging and meaningful classroom should feel like. While completing these courses, I have increased my confidence in addressing my student's challenges, adapted my teaching practices based on various situations, and contributed to departmental changes in order to improve my student's learning experience.
The MTP had a profound impact on my teaching practice, even as I came into the program with significant teaching experience and two education degrees. It fundamentally reshaped how I design, instruct, and assess in my courses. Learning alongside teachers from other disciplines, and being guided by master teachers who model what they teach, strengthened my practice and broadened my appreciation for the pedagogy of teaching and learning.
Need more information?
Feel free to contact the Performa – University of Sherbrooke team with any questions you may have.
- Contact: performa@USherbrooke.ca
- Join the next information session to learn more!
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
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