Concordia University Chicago’s Educational Technology and Design certificate program is designed to meet the needs of teachers hoping to explore this professional area. The courses target four core areas in the field: designing technology-enhanced classroom instruction; using image-rich and visual technologies; exploring emerging technology trends; and developing online instruction. Upon completion of this certificate, candidates who wish to pursue additional studies can apply credit from these courses towards a Master of Arts degree in Educational Technoloogy.
Candidates will:
- Develop an understanding of foundational theories and strategies in the field of Educational Technology.
- Explore the use of key technologies for PK-12 education.
- Develop skills needed to design impactful technology-enhanced curricula.
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into most graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study for in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students seeking to change programs may do so by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards and meet published program admission requirements at the time of requesting a program change. Program changes will be processed and recorded for the subsequent semester.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDT-6010 | Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDT-6040 | Visual Literacy in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDT-6220 | Emerging Educational Technology Trends | 3 |
| OTES-6500 | Instructional Design for Digital Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Non-degree Completion Requirements
- Have on file an application for this non-degree-seeking program.
- Complete, for the program being sought:
- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with course grades of C- or higher,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Have on file approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s), "Course Substitution" form(s), or evaluation(s), if applicable.
- Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Approval of the faculty.
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts.
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to completion requirements.