Graduate Certificate in Online Educator
Offered by the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, the Online Educator Graduate Certificate Program will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to design and provide effective online learning experiences including:
- Designing online learning activities and assessments for meaningful learning
- Designing, facilitating, and evaluating online discussions
- Promoting student engagement and motivation in online learning environments
- Understanding unique characteristics of online learning environments
- Selecting appropriate technology tools and learning objects to support online learners
- Using Learning Management Systems to support and deliver online learning
- Seeking for and evaluating Internet-based information and resources that can be used to enhance online learning
- Organizing course materials in an online format
Requirements
The graduate certificate requires 12 graduate credit hours, with a maximum of 3 hours of transfer credit.
| Required Courses (9 credit hours) | ||
| IS_LT 9471 | Instructional Systems Design (Must be taken prior to or concurrently with IS_LT 9485) | 3 |
| IS_LT 9484 | Teaching Online Courses | 3 |
| IS_LT 9485 | Designing Online Learning | 3 |
| Recommended Electives (3 credit hours) | ||
| IS_LT 7325 | Principles of Multimedia and Message Design | 2 |
| IS_LT 7355 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| IS_LT 7373 | Exploring Moodle | 1 |
| IS_LT 7374 | Exploring Canvas | 1 |
| IS_LT 7361 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| IS_LT 7383 | Rapid Prototyping for Learning and Information Systems | 3 |
| IS_LT 7384 | Designing Games for Learning | 3 |
| IS_LT 7386 | Microlearning | 1 |
| IS_LT 7470 | Accessible Learning and Information Environments | 2 |
| IS_LT 9466 | Data Storytelling | 3 |
| IS_LT 9473 | Project Management | 3 |
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the LTD program and the minimum requirements of the graduate faculty, enforced by the Office of Graduate Studies. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a certificate program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and the application process. Before official admission to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the certificate program to which you've applied.
Contact
For inquiries about the program or admissions process, contact our Student Services Office: 303 Townsend Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Email: sislt@missouri.edu Phone: 877-747-5868 or 573-882-4546.