Designing Learning Experiences and Teaching Online
Certificates Description
Designing Learning Experiences
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Designing Learning Experiences is designed to provide students with the instructional design methodologies and skills, informed by learning science, needed to design effective online learning experiences.
Teaching Online
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Teaching Online is designed to provide educators with a rigorous and practical introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate courses in engaging online formats, and understand the necessary components of the entire online learning ecosystem.
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
Graduate Certificate in Designing learning experiences
This certificate provides students with the instructional design methodologies and skills, informed by learning science, needed to design effective online learning experiences including advanced elements of design.
Certificate Requirements
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 631 - Transforming Curriculum for Online Learning | 3 |
| EDU 632 - Enhancing Online Student Engagement | 3 |
| EDU 633 - Assessment Approaches in Online Courses | 3 |
| EDU 635 - Advanced Elements of Learning Experiences | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Online
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Teaching Online is designed to provide educators with a rigorous and practical introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate courses in engaging online formats, and understand the necessary components of the entire online learning ecosystem..
Certificate Requirements
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 631 - Transforming Curriculum for Online Learning | 3 |
| EDU 632 - Enhancing Online Student Engagement | 3 |
| EDU 633 - Assessment Approaches in Online Courses | 3 |
| EDU 634 - Navigating an Online Learning Ecosystem | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Academic Policy
Course Drop and Withdrawal Policy
The last date to drop a course with no record is the first day of course. Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing (e-mail is acceptable) by the end of the fourth week of the course. Students will receive a “W” on their transcripts indicating withdrawal. Beyond the fourth week, at the faculty’s discretion, a “WP” or “WF” may be assigned if extenuating circumstances do not allow the student to complete his/her work. Be aware that no portion of the tuition will be refunded after the second week of the course.
Minimal Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course and must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Students receiving a grade of F in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. Any student who receives a grade of F in two courses is dismissed from the program.
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course on-line postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)