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The Certificate in Online Teaching program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach in online environments outside of P-12 education. Through a competence-based approach, the program covers instructional planning, design, delivery, and assessment, as well as technology and communication in online learning. Students engage in experiential learning and a teaching practicum to apply their acquired skills.
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Degree Overview:
Objective:
- To provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach in online environments outside the P-12 educational setting.
Description:
- The Certificate in Online Teaching program is a competence-based, professional development program designed for individuals who teach in online environments outside the P-12 educational setting.
- This program is not for initial certification.
- Educators teaching in higher education and training and development professionals in the private or public sectors will gain knowledge and skills for instructional planning, design, and delivery.
- Experiential learning, application of knowledge, and the enhancement of professionalism are vital components of each class.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Instructional planning
- Instructional design
- Instructional delivery
- Technology for online teaching
- Assessment of online learning
- Communication in online learning
- Course management systems
- Learning management systems
- Blended learning
- Online learning theory
- Online teaching ethics
Structure and Course Schedule:
- The program consists of 12 credit hours.
- Courses are offered online and are mostly asynchronous.
- Students may participate in videoconferencing for synchronous teaching practice or field experience supervision.
Assessment:
- Students must successfully complete the certificate courses with an average grade of “B” or better.
Teaching:
- The program emphasizes the application of acquired knowledge and skills with the completion of a single semester online teaching practicum.
- The courses are competency-based and require self-evaluation and reflection.
- The program promotes leadership, collegiality, and communication.
Careers:
- Higher education
- Training and development
- Corporate training
- Online learning consultant
- Instructional designer
Entry Requirements:
Applicants will be admitted to this program with the same criteria used for on-campus, non-degree programs. Students already enrolled in a degree program who are eligible and wish to pursue this certificate can contact the program coordinator at ehsiao@valdosta.edu. Other applicants must submit the following to the graduate school: Georgia ONmyLINE application for admission to Graduate School A $50 application fee, which is non-refundable and must be paid online using a credit or a debit card An academic transcript for an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (at least a 2.5 GPA) The student information section (top of page) and distance learning exemption (bottom of page), on the VSU Medical Form
