Certificate Programs

Counselor Education

Our certificate program allows students to learn in a flexible environment, with flexible online classwork, without the hassle of traffic and on-campus parking. Students will meet online each week for a 90-minute interactive discussion with the professor, instructors and classmates, in order to stay connected and challenged.

Community College Leadership

The specialization of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology focuses on leadership theories and structures to address the unique needs of the community college and technical education system.

Community College Teaching

The specialization of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology emphasizes teaching and learning in community college settings and focuses on teaching and learning theories, strategies, assessment and evaluation, and becoming adept in both face-to-face and technology-rich educational formats. The specialization is targeted to current and aspiring post-secondary teachers.

E-Learning/Educational Technology

The specialization of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology emphasizes the design of instructional systems, the integration of technology into learning environments, and the evaluation of learning in technology-enhanced learning environments. The specialization focuses on developing key skills and strategies for innovative e-learning design and development, and enhancing professional practice across all educational settings.

Instructional Design

The specialization of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology emphasizes the design of instructional content using a variety of models (e.g., ADDIE and SAM) in different learning contexts (e.g., rapid design, online, etc.). The program develops skills in needs assessment, designing instruction, and evaluation of instructional content. The specialization is tailored to individuals who will be designing course content in organizations or higher educational environments.

Training and Development

The specialization of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Training, & Educational Technology emphasizes the operational components of workplace learning and development addressing organizational needs, the design of instructional systems, methods and techniques of training, evaluation of learning, and organizational change. The specialization is tailored to individuals who are, or aspire to be, business owners, consultants, c-level decision makers, managers, and training specialists in a variety of organizational settings.