Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
- Online
- Full-Time
- 3 terms
In order to keep pace with innovations that have come with the expansion of online learning and training, the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning is designed to prepare educators, trainers, and other professionals to work effectively in remote settings.
This 9-credit hour, online certificate will encompass graduate-level coursework, exploring online technologies, understanding course design, and identifying critical design issues to better inform the development of programs that are accessible, inclusive, and effective.
Through transformative learning experiences, students in the program will gain the expertise to:
- Implement best practices of online teaching and learning.
- Align their courses with learning outcomes.
- Incorporate Universal Design principles into their curriculum to maximize the learning of all students.
- Evaluate innovative technologies to integrate into their courses.
- Consider issues of accessibility and equity for underserved populations.
All 9 credits of this certificate are transferrable to the Master of Arts in Psychology degree program upon completion.
Online Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning: Student Experience
The convenience of The Chicago School’s online programs allows you to live your life while completing your course work. The online Global Student Dashboard will provide you with all the components to successfully complete your program. There, you’ll find your coursework and assignments, interact with fellow students, and ask questions from your instructor.
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Online Learning Communities and Pedagogies
This course provides a foundation of the best practices of online instruction and learning. Students will apply delivery frameworks for developing effective online courses that emphasize student engagement, classroom management, and learning theories into the design and delivery of online courses. This course will provide an overview of identifying critical design issues, engaging in effective instructional approaching, and evaluating online learning experiences. Students will complete a capstone project focused on developing an online learning module.
Online Course Design and Assessment
This course focuses on the foundational concepts of assessment in online settings. Students will examine online learning assessments and their alignment with measurable learning outcomes. This course will assist students in their application of accessible instructional content and the inclusion of Universal Design for Learning as a framework for online course development. Students will expand their Online Learning Communities and Pedagogies capstone project to encompass appropriate assessments and Universal Design for Learning components.
Online Technologies for Learning Engagement
This course explores innovative technologies and digital tools that promote student learning. Students will explore a diverse range of technologies that can be integrated into online learning contexts and apply technology to create technology-enhanced content. Students will also investigate frameworks for meaningful technology integration and explore current innovative learning technology trends. Students will incorporate innovative technologies into their cumulative capstone project in which they will produce a finalized learning module.
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Application to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements.
Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered in admission include:Â
- Application Fee: $50
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.
Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned. It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all schools where credit was received to enhance their applications.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
The Chicago School is dedicated to keeping our professional degree programs accessible to anyone regardless of financial status. In addition to the scholarships that may be available, our Financial Aid Department will help provide you with information to determine what financial arrangements are right for you.