Graduate Certificate - Educational Technology

Official Program Name:

Certificate in Educational Technology

School Offering Program:

DeVry University

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Program Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in DeVry University's programs may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Potential applicants to the educational technology certificate program should have experience as elementary or secondary school teachers.

Program Description:

The Certificate in Educational Technology program at DeVry University introduces students to emerging educational technologies and their applications in the classroom. The program explores methods for integrating technology into the classroom, strategies for utilizing and enhancing online learning communities, and evaluation and assessment methods for determining if a program meets local and state technology standards. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in needs assessment, instructional design, evaluation and assessment, and educational software selection and use.

Learning Format:

Online or Campus-Based.

Minimum Credits Required:

27 credit hours.

Financial Aid:

DeVry University offers over $29 million in scholarship opportunities to qualified students. Additional financial aid, military service grants, veterans appreciation grants, federal grants, and institutional grants, are available to qualifying students. Eligible students can apply for Federal Stafford or PLUS loans.

Course Topics Covered:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact DeVry University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a degree program. Course topics covered in the Certificate in Educational Technology degree program could include:

• Instructional Design
• Educational Software
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Online Learning Communities
• Educational Technology

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Students who earn the Certificate in Educational Technology may wish to continue their training with a master's program. There are several master's programs available that students may be interested in, including:

• Master of Science in Educational Technology
• Master of Science in Education
• Master of Arts in Learning Technologies
• Master of Education in Educational Technology

Career Paths:

The Certificate in Educational Technology program at DeVry University can help students prepare for increased responsibility in their current position or for new roles in public schools, private schools, or district settings. Positions graduates may wish to pursue could include:

• Instructional coordinator
• Educational technologist
• Educational technology trainer