This certificate is delivered in an online format, and is designed for any professional interested in improving their understanding and skill set in using the latest technological innovations. The coursework provides students with opportunities to examine fundamental components of educational technology. Students also examine digital inequities and ways to address them. Students will have the opportunity to develop effective strategies for using digital tools to meet the needs of their stakeholders. Courses are aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators.
Contact Information
education@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate in Educational Technology, the student will meet the set of program outcomes within the specialized content/context:
- Apply best practices and effective instructional strategies grounded in current education theory to promote student learning.
- Develop cultural self-awareness and cultural fluency to work effectively with students and communities of diverse backgrounds.
- Engage in the process of inquiry and critical thinking regarding current educational issues and practices.
- Be able to examine and analyze data to make informed instructional student centered decisions.
- Identify and apply 21st Century technologies and strategies to enhance student learning.
- Gain skills to become advocates and change agents for 21st century learners.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Educational Technology certificate.
Program Requirements
Certificate Credits: 12
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Grade: C
Program Required Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| EDU 6450 | Leadership/Future Trends Ed Tech | 3 |
| EDU 6710 | Computational Thinking and Standards | 3 |
| or EDU 6720 | Computer Science Principles |
| 6 |
| Online Teaching Methods from Design to Practice | |
| Digital Tools for Technology Innovation | |
| 21st Century Technologies for Teaching 1 | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from the College of St. Scholastica, graduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
