Available Concentrations

There are three available concentrations, two of which meet the needs of K-12 educators interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and leadership for teaching with technology and one focused on learning designers working in industry, government, and the non-profit sector. All three concentrations are offered fully online.

Concentration in AI in Teaching and Learning

This concentration meets the needs of practicing teachers who wish to become effective leaders in AI integration by critically analyzing how artificial intelligence impacts student learning, academic integrity, and the accessibility of education for all. Participants will design AI-supported instructional materials that address diverse student needs while modeling the legal, ethical, and safe use of generative tools.

Concentration in Designing Digital Learning in Schools

This concentration is offered to practicing teachers who wish to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for integrating digital learning and K–12 curricular knowledge outcomes. The concentration is framed by four learning outcomes: investigation of the theory and practice of digital learning, connection of digital learning and knowledge outcomes, use of design principles and processes to inform practice, and knowledge of a range of technologies appropriate for PreK-12 learners.

Concentration in E-Learning

This concentration provides professionals with specialized knowledge in instructional design and e-learning practices that utilize current and emerging technologies to meet education and training goals in communities, government agencies, and corporate settings. Courses are offered totally online.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Banner Code: E1-CERG-LTCH

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 15-18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students pursuing this graduate certificate may choose from any of the following concentrations:

Concentration in AI in Teaching and Learning (AITL)

This concentration may be pursued on a part-time basis only.

Coursework

EDUC 608Teacher Leadership for Professional Learning3
EDUC 616Teaching with Generative AI3
EDUC 617Promise, Pitfalls, and Practice of AI in Education3
EDUC 618Designing for Learning with AI3
EDUC 619Designing Personalized Learning with AI3
Total Credits15

Concentration in Designing Digital Learning in Schools (DDLS)

This concentration may be pursued on a part-time basis only.

Coursework

EDIT 780Principles of School-Based Design3
EDIT 781Designing for Information Using3
EDIT 782Designing for Literacy3
EDIT 783Designing for Problem Solving3
EDIT 784Designing for Community Participation3
EDIT 787Teacher Leadership and Advocacy for Digital Learning3
Total Credits18

Concentration in E-Learning (ELRN)

This concentration may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

Coursework

EDIT 526Web Accessibility and Design2
EDIT 575e-Learning Design Applications2
EDIT 611Innovations in e-Learning3
EDIT 705Instructional Design3
EDIT 706Business of Learning Design and Technologies3
EDIT 772Virtual Worlds, Augmented Reality, and Gaming Applications2
Total Credits15