Online Teaching and Learning (Certificate) 

Program Description

The online teaching and learning certificate is a 20 credit hour program designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge to work in the field of online teaching and learning. The certificate may be earned as part of the masters degree program or as a stand-alone graduate certificate.

Students seeking the graduate certificate should consult the Admission, Enrollment, Academic Policies, and Graduate Certificates sections of this catalog for information regarding application, admission, registration, and the academic policies of Webster University.

Requirements

Required Courses (17 credit hours)

EDTC 5460 - Curriculum Design Technology	3 hours
EDTC 5465 -  Instructional Design	2 hours
EDTC 5840 - Designing an Online Curriculum	3 hours
EDTC 5820 - Designing an Online Course-Part I	2 hours
EDTC 5825 - Designing an Online Course-Part II	2 hours
EDTC 5830 - Video Conferencing for Educators	3 hours
EDTC 5633 - Adult Learning and Technology	2 hours

Electives (3 credit hours- Choose one)

EDTC 5338 - Evaluating Emerging Technologies	3 hours
EDTC 5340 - Modeling Data to Enhance Instruction	3 hours
EDTC 5637 - Systemic Change Theory & Technology	3 hours
EDTC 5900 - Technology, Ethics, and Society	3 hours

Admission

Students who are interested in applying to this certificate program should see the Admission Section found in the front of this catalog for general requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate CUM GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Essay: Why are you interested in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning?
• Students are required to submit a deposit to secure their position in the class

Send all admission materials to:

Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119

Completed application files will be reviewed by the Coordinator of Educational Technology.

In addition to the general admissions requirements for the graduate degree programs in this catalog, the Online Teaching and Learning Certificate has a specific writing requirement. The Certificate application form “Why are you interested in the Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning?” essay must be completed by the student and approved by the Program Coordinator before starting the Certificate. The student’s undergraduate GPA should be 2.5 or higher for unconditional acceptance.

Transfer of Credit

No transfer credit allowed for the certificate in Online Teaching and Learning.