Certificate Program in Educational Technology

Advisors: Brian Horvitz, Robert Leneway, Sharon Peterson
Room 3571 Sangren Hall

This graduate certificate program provides a strong framework for the development of technology competencies for individuals to assist them with technology in corporations, K-12 education, higher education, nonprofits and other organizations.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements of the Graduate College, all applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree, provide a statement outlining technology skills and background, career goals, and educational philosophy (1,000 words). Admission decisions will be made by the department’s faculty, following a review of the applicant’s admission materials.

Program Requirements

Students will complete a planned program of study consisting of 18 hours of course work with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better, with no course grade below a “C.” The courses include:

EDT 5410 - Foundations of Instructional Technology Credits: 3 hours
EDT 6420 - Design and Development for Learning Credits: 3 hours
EDT 6440 - Advanced Instructional Technologies Credits: 3 hours
EDT 6450 - Technical and Operational Issues Credits: 3 hours
EDT 6480 - Professional Development in Technology Credits: 3 hours
EDT 6490 - Instructional Technology Leadership Credits: 3 hours

Additional Information

Students will start the program with EDT 5410 or EDT 6420. Students who demonstrate prior mastery of the knowledge and skills in EDT 5410 and EDT 6420 will have other course choices available.

Descriptions of all courses required in the Certificate Program in Educational Technology may be found under the heading Educational Technology Courses.