The Mason Core Instructor Certification Program (MC-ICP) is a joint effort of Mason Core and the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning, recognizing faculty who are investing their time in gaining skills and teaching expertise. This certification particularly focuses on the strategies necessary for teaching non-majors and ensuring student success as part of Mason Core.
With a blend of live workshops (in-person and on Zoom), asynchronous engagement, and individual projects, you can work on your own timeline to earn each one of our certifications.
Participating in MC-ICP also allows faculty to
- Learn about strategies, assignments, and approaches that can make their teaching in a general education course more effective, engaging, and efficient
- Connect with a wider community of faculty teaching general education courses
- Document their teaching for reappointment or promotion processes
MC-ICP is open to all George Mason University instructors who have taught one or more Mason Core courses in the past two years. Instructors may complete one or multiple levels as they have time and interest. All instructors who complete any level of the program will receive a certificate and a special email signature-file recognition icon. In addition, their academic unit leaders will be notified directly of their achievements.
Mason Core CERTIFIED Faculty
Complete the five-hour Mason Core Certification Workshop sequence
Mason Core ADVANCED Faculty
Complete the Certified Level
AND
Complete 8-10 hours of advanced guided study about teaching Mason Core (live and asynch options) and file your brief report
Mason Core DISTINGUISHED Faculty
Complete the Certified and Advanced Levels
AND THEN
Propose, complete, and share an Independent Study Course Inquiry Project about teaching Mason Core (~8-10 hours)