Educational Technology and Design Certificate

Online 12 major credits * 1 year

Program Highlights & Benefits

Classes held in convenient online format

1 year completion time, including holiday breaks

One course completed every 8 weeks

Transfer credits considered

Program Overview

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 Technology.

Program Objectives

  • 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.

Areas of Study

Course NumberTitleHours
EDT-6010Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum3
EDT-6040Visual Literacy in the Classroom3
EDT-6220Emerging Educational Technology Trends3
OTES-6500Instructional Design for Digital Learning3
 Total Credit Hours:12

Note

This is not a licensure or endorsement program, but students who complete the program will be eligible for a Concordia University Chicago Certificate in Educational Technology and Design.

This is only an introduction of the program. You are responsible to review the Graduate Catalog for program details.