Teaching, Training, and Educational Technology (Certificate)
Delivered 100% online, the Certificate consists of five 3-credit courses focused on teaching, training, and the use of technology in a variety of educational environments. Students can tailor the program to meet their needs and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and deliver course-related content through face-to-face, technology-enhanced, and e-learning environments. The program is designed for mid-career individuals who may be without academic preparation for their current positions, or for those choosing to increase their knowledge and skills in the field for future job opportunities.
Students may choose one of the following specialty areas:
- Training and Development,
- Instructional Design,
- E-Learning,
- Community College Teaching,
- and Community College Leadership.
In order to be awarded the Certificate, all required courses must be taken and one elective is allowed. Transfer credit from other institutions is not allowed.
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Eligibility
Requirements for admission to the certificate program include:
- Graduate of an accredited four-year college or university
- GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study
Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements may be admitted provisionally based on past work experiences and the attainment of at least a 鈥淏鈥� average in the first three courses of the certificate.
Students may begin taking courses for the certificate in Summer, Fall or Spring.
Applicant Information
- Delivery Method: On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Entrance Exam: None
- Interview Required: None
Application Deadlines
Applications for admission are accepted year-round for the first available upcoming term, including Summer study.
Plan Requirements
Students can choose courses from the following specializations:
- Talent Development
- Instructional Design
- E-Learning / Educational Technology
- Community College Teaching
- Community College Leadership
Certificates earned will be distributed as: "Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, and Educational Technology" without focus area specifications.
Talent Development
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贰础颁听692 | Research Projects In Education | 3 |
| 贰础颁听559 | The Adult Learner | 3 |
| 贰础颁听582 | Organization and Operation Of Training and Development Programs | 3 |
| 贰础颁听586 | Methods and Techniques Of Training and Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following electives: | 3 | |
| Organization Change in HRD: Theory & Practice | ||
| Designing Instructional Systems in Training and Development | ||
| Evaluating Training Transfer and Effectiveness | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Instructional Design
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贰础颁听692 | Research Projects In Education | 3 |
| 贰础颁听580 | Designing Instructional Systems in Training and Development | 3 |
| 贰础颁听581 | Advanced Instructional Design in Training and Development | 3 |
| 贰础颁听583 | Needs Assessment and Task Analysis in Training and Development | 3 |
| Select one of the following electives: | 3 | |
| The Adult Learner | ||
| Evaluating Training Transfer and Effectiveness | ||
| Integrating Technology into Training Program | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
E-Learning / Educational Technology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贰础颁听692 | Research Projects In Education | 3 |
| 贰础颁听539 | Teaching in the Online Environment | 3 |
| 贰础颁听580 | Designing Instructional Systems in Training and Development | 3 |
| 贰础颁听585 | Integrating Technology into Training Program | 3 |
| Select one of the following electives: | 3 | |
| Advanced Instructional Design in Training and Development | ||
| Needs Assessment and Task Analysis in Training and Development | ||
| Assessment & Evaluation in Adult & Higher Education | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Community College Teaching
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贰础颁听692 | Research Projects In Education | 3 |
| EAC听538 | Instructional Strategies In Adult and Higher Education | 3 |
| 贰础颁听559 | The Adult Learner | 3 |
| EAC听560 | Assessment & Evaluation in Adult & Higher Education | 3 |
| 贰础颁听539 | Teaching in the Online Environment | 3 |
| or听EAC听700 | Community College and Two-Year Postsecondary Education | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Community College Leadership
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 贰础颁听692 | Research Projects In Education | 3 |
| EAC听595 | Special Topics (Leadership) | 3 |
| EAC听700 | Community College and Two-Year Postsecondary Education | 3 |
| EAC听704 | Leadership In Higher and Community College Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Adult Learner | ||
| The Programming Process In Adult and Community College Education | ||
| Topical Problems in Adult and Community College Education (Contemporary Issues in Adult and Community College Education) | ||
| Law and Higher Education | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |