Two kinds of WAC certification
- Option A (Portfolio). This certification requires a WAC portfolio. This option can only be started once you have taught at least one WI course, which is taught under option B certification. Instructors with Option A certification can request the WI designation on their classes without first submitting a syllabus for review. Complete information about portfolios is available in the WAC organization in MU Online, and the WAC office is glad to discuss the portfolio process with you individually.
- Option B (Non-portfolio). This certification begins by attending a fall or spring WAC event for new WAC faculty. Instructors with this certification need to submit a syllabus for each WI course and complete the online self-evaluation form. Each class must be reviewed by the WAC office before the WI designation can be applied.
Steps to teach a WI course
- Attend a WAC training session. There is a fall WAC workshop and a spring WAC symposium. Either of these will allow you to begin the certification process.
- Make sure your course meets all of the WAC requirements.
- Submit your course materials. WAC instructors who are not portfolio certified need to submit a syllabus for each WI course. The submission form includes the syllabus self-evaluation questions.
- Recertify every three years. Information about recertification is given in the document Continue and Recertify as a WAC instructor.
