Certificate Curriculum Details
The Graduate Certificate in E-Learning consists of a selected set of 5 for-credit courses that are offered in an online format. The certificate provides students up-to-date knowledge of research and current practices in e-learning, assists in developing key skills and strategies for innovative e-learning design and development, and enhances professional practice across all educational settings.
Courses
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Students will take four core courses and then select one of three options for their fifth course. The fifth course selection should be based on whether your interest is in K-12 or Adult Education. Each student will enroll in a total of 5 courses (15 credit hours). |
Core Courses (12 credit hours)
EAC 539: Teaching in the Online Environment - 3 credit hours, offered Fall semester
The course focuses on exploring the issues and considerations in online teaching and introduce students to some of the tools involved in the process. Students will develop strategies for teaching online and for managing the online classroom.
EAC 560: Assessment & Evaluation in Adult & Higher Education - 3 credit hours, offered Spring semester
This course introduces students to assessment and evaluation principles and practices from a
range of perspectives. It also addresses uses and limitations of a broad range of
assessment and evaluation approaches in adult education settings, with
particular focus on college and university teaching.
ECI 517: Advanced Multimedia Design and Applications - 3 credit hours, offered Spring semester
This course introduces students to instructional design theories for multimedia systems developed over the past 50 years with an emphasis on more recent or contemporary theory that takes advantage of the unique characteristics and capabilities of the Web. This course emphasizes multimedia theory through reading, reflection, and design, moreso than actual production skills with specific tools. Students should have an understanding of basic Web page design with a software tool of their choice such as Dreamweaver before enrolling in the course. Each student in this course will select four theories from the assortment discussed, and develop instructional Web modules on topics of personal interest.
ECI 516/716: Design & Evaluation of Instructional Materials - 3 credit hours, offered Fall semester
This is a foundational course that emphasizes basic instructional design theory and skills. A series of worksheets and cases prepare students to practice specific instructional design skills from needs assessment to objective writing to instructional analysis and more. Each student selects a real client to work with during this course, and completes a full instructional design project for that client. This client-project requirement provides students in the e-learning certificate an opportunity to work with a distance education office or e-learning agency of their choosing.
Elective Course (3 credit hours - Choice of one course)
EAC 559: The Adult Learner -
(for those interested in Adult Education) - 3 credit hours, offered Fall/Spring/Summer semesters
This course is an inquiry into the characteristics and background, learning processes, motivation and participation of adult learners in a variety of educational contexts. Emphasis is placed on adult learning theories, models, principles and their application to educational design and delivery.
ECI 515: Internet Applications and Web-page design in Instruction
(for those interested in K-12 Education) - 3 credit hours, offered Spring semester
This course reviews research findings related to Internet usage and web-based applications in K-12 environment. It also covers Internet applications in classroom, online projects and activities, educational web page design and evaluation, building and publishing educational web pages, educational applications of multimedia and form on Web.
ECI 509: E-Leadership Theory and Practice
(for those interested in either adult or K-12 distance education) - 3 credit hours, offered Summer semester
This course, taught by the Director of the North Carolina Virtual Public School Dr. Bryan Setser, introduces students to leadership through e-learning communities and executive administrative standards based on strategic planning practices rooted in professional learning communities research. It also addresses uses and limitations of a broad range of research and trends at the micro and macro political levels for aspiring e-leaders.
Registration Procedures
Upon acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in E-Learning program, students must complete a non-degree studies (NDS) application. After enrolling as a non-degree studies student, a campus Unity ID and password will be generated, allowing students to register for courses. Registration takes place online several months prior to the semester in which a student wishes to take a class. The campus distance education office (DELTA) provides links to registration sites to assist students in signing up for classes. All certificate students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment every semester (excluding summer sessions) until all course work is completed.