Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning is designed to prepare students to address the challenges of online learning in various educational settings. The certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as part of the MAET degree program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the graduate certificate, graduates are prepared to become thought leaders around issues of online teaching and learning. They will be equipped to design and deliver online courses, develop digital learning experiences, and take on leadership roles in virtual schools.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the program have gone on to develop digital learning experiences for private companies and non-profits, taken on leadership roles in virtual schools, and obtained positions in higher education and the private sector as Instructional Designers, Online Program Coordinators, Adjunct Faculty, and in various roles for educational technology companies.

Program Details

• The program is offered online and can be completed in 1 year.
• The total credits required for the program is 9.
• The cost per credit hour is $937.25 for in-state tuition and $1,181.25 for out-of-state tuition.

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted into the program, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• No letters of recommendation are required
• Official transcripts from all previous schools

Application Process

To apply to the program, applicants must:

• Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee
• Submit all required materials to the application portal

Course Information

The program includes the following core courses:

• CEP 813 - Electronic Portfolios for Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
• CEP 817 - Learning Technology through Design (3 Credits)
• CEP 820 - Teaching Students Online (3 Credits)

Key Dates

• Rolling applications are accepted, and students can start the program in any semester
• Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing

Tuition and Fees

• In-state tuition: $937.25 per credit hour
• Out-of-state tuition: $1,181.25 per credit hour
• The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition

Cost of Attendance

In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with the cost of attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the university's website.

The MSU Value Promise

Michigan State University is committed to providing a high-quality education and ensuring that students receive a return on their investment. The university has a long history of advancing the common good and has been offering online degree programs for over 20 years.

Diverse and Inclusive Communities

MSU provides programs and initiatives that support and enhance diversity, and the university is committed to creating an inclusive academic community.

Interconnectedness

MSU actively collaborates with campus and external partners to innovate across all dimensions of graduate education, creating and supporting networks that increase collaboration and improve educational opportunities for online students.

Student Success

MSU's nationally recognized online programs foster student growth and well-being throughout their academic career, and the university is committed to expanding inclusive mentoring practices and accelerating improvement across units to ensure student success.