Graduate Certificate in
Online Teaching and Learning
(Distance Education)

Program Format | Plan of Study | Admission | Contact

New Cohort Now Forming

1st Application deadline: October 1, 2007 for January Cohort
1st Application for Fall Semester Cohort: April 1

Contact Peri David, ASU Extension: 1-828-262-6518 or
email: davidwp@appstate.edu

Program Description

The certificate program is designed to meet the interest and needs of community college faculty/staff, K-12 teachers, media specialist, trainers, and individuals interested in the design and development of online educational and training materials. The certificate program serves individuals who do not wish to earn a Master of Arts degree, but wish to expand their knowledge and skill base in web-delivered online distance learning and teaching.

The Certificate Program provide participants with a diversity of learning experiences. These include web page development, the development of virtual learning communities, instructional design, multimedia production, and online teaching.

Format and Organization

To complete the Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning the student needs to complete 15 hours of approved course of study by the program advisor (see below). The certificate program is delivered completely online. Please note: if the student wishes to enter into the graduate program they must apply to the graduate school before the completion of 9 credit hours.

Certificate programs begin in the fall or spring semester. Students take one (1) class per semester and complete the program in 5 semesters (including 1 summer semester).

 

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Sample Plan of Study for Certificate Program Starting in Fall Semester

* Certificate cohorts need 15 students to begin

Semester
Course
The certificate program requires 15 credits for completion. Each course is 3 credit hours.
First Fall CI 5642 Introduction to Web Page Design and Development
First Spring CI 5200 Multimedia Image Production
Summer CI 5636 Teaching and Learning Online *
Second Fall CI 5921 Instructional Design **
Second Spring CI 5636 Media Production (Instructional Design #2) *
  * Immerging Issues and Trends in Media and Technology, up to 9 hours
** Instructional Design must be taken before Media Production

Note: students wishing to move from the certificate program must contact the program coordinator before completing two (2) classes.

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Prerequisites

Access to the Internet (broadband is highly recommended) and a computer (Mac or Windows). Experiences with the Internet browsing and searching, word processing, and email is required.

Admissions/Tuition

A baccalaureate from an accredited college or university (or a corresponding degree for non-USA students). Individuals wishing to be admitted to the certificate program need to contact the Program Advisor and submit an application form through Peri David, the Graduate Coordinator/University Extension Program. A bachelors degree is required for admission to the graduate certificate program.

Tution and Fees: http://www.ext-dl.appstate.edu/financial.html

Students missing the university deadline for application may start as a "non-degree" student.

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Contact the Graduate Coordinator/Extension Office

Graduate Coordinator: Peri David
E-mail: davidwp@appstate.edu
Office: (828) 262-6518
ASU Extension Office: 828-262-3113
Fax: (828) 265-8673
Web Page: www.ext-dl.appstate.edu

Contact the Program Advisor

Program Advisor: Dr. Roberto Muffoletto
E-mail: muffoletto@appstate.edu
316A Duncan Hall
Office: (828) 262-2277
Fax: (828) 262-2686

Skype (internet phone) robertomuffoletto

Program Homepage: http://edtech.ced.appstate.edu

For more information on the Masters of Arts program,
please return to the program homepage:
http://edtech.ced.appstate.edu .

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updated 9/13/2006