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Pedagogy Fellowship Program

Application Details

  • Open: TBD
  • Close: TBD
  • Only completed applications will be considered. Please read the "How to Apply" section for more details.

The Pedagogy Fellowship Program is designed to prepare graduate students to be exceptional candidates for doctoral Teaching Assistant and Community College teaching positions. Fellows are selected through a competitive application and interview process.  Program training focuses on a broad range of topics including: teaching philosophy development, syllabus and lesson design, professional development and principles in advanced pedagogy. Upon completion of the program, Fellows are awarded a fellowship and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Click the accordion below to view the program requirements and fellows

Things you should know before submitting your application

  • A cohort of approximately 18 students will be selected for this program.

  • This is not a course but an independent CSUN program offered by the Office of Graduate Studies.
  • The program consists of weekly meetings over the course of the semester.
  • Students MUST attend all sessions to be eligible for the certificate and $300 fellowship award.
  • Meetings will take place in-person on campus.

 In order to submit your application, please have the following items available:

  • Personal Statement addressing why you want to be a part of this program (limited to 500 words).
  •  Statement addressing why it is important to consider diversity when you are teaching (limited to 250 words).

Eligibility Requirements

Must have completed at least one semester in a CSUN graduate program.

Important Dates

  • Application opens: TBD
  • Application due date: TBD
  • Application finalist interviews: TBD
  • Student notification: A notification will be sent to students after the interview process has been completed.
  • Program begins: Students will be notified once the selection process is complete.

What must you do if chosen to participate in this program?

  • Attend weekly meetings
  • Attend a teaching workshop (e.g. Graduate Studies, Library, Faculty Development, etc.)
  • Compose a teaching statement
  • Engage in teaching experiences
  • Give a 10-minute teaching demo
  • Complete a pre- and post-survey relating to the program

How to Apply

Application Details

  • Open: TBD
  • Close: TBD
  • Fall 2024 Application

Only completed applications will be considered. A completed application consists of your application submission and your faculty reference. Both must be completed by the application due.

Faculty Reference Survey Instructions

  • Please send the link below to a faculty member you would feel comfortable serving as a reference.

Student Interest Form

If you are interested in attending an information session, please complete the PFP Student Interest Form.

The Interest Form will be available in spring 2024.

Spring 2024 Cohort

  • Alma Barrera   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Psychology
                 
  • Rebecca Callo   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Higher Education Leadership
             
  • Alexandra Karamians   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Health Administration   
     
  • Rachel Flores   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Social Work   
        
  • Tyler Jackson   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Communication Studies 
     
  • Siphiwe  Ngubane         
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Urban Studies and Planning   
            
  • Anthony Ramirez           
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Anthropology 
              
  • Jennifer Sams   
    Graduate Student           
    Department of English   
         
  • Kendra Saunders           
    Graduate Student           
    Department of English 
              
  • Duaa Mohammed Shameem     
    Graduate Student         
    Department of Public Health   
        
  • Edwin Soto Saucedo     
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Business Administration 

  • Madison Trujillo
    Graduate Student           
    Department of English
      
  • Jorge Vigil         
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Public Health 
              
  • Lincoln Weber
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Business Administration
                
  • Dylan Whisman
    Graduate Student           
    Department of English 
     
  • Diane Young     
    Graduate Student           
    Department of Educational Leadership  

Past Fellows: Fall 2020 Cohort-Fall 2023 Cohort

To view a list of past fellows, please click HERE.