Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design
Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design
My program of study concentration is in learning, design, and technology, and my areas of expertise include human performance technology, instructional design, needs assessment, and medical education.
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Overview
Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design
Offered through the Mary Frances Early College of Education, the University of Georgia’s online Graduate Certificate in eLearning Design prepares you to design and deliver eLearning in any industry, from K-12 and Higher Education to professional development trainers in business, healthcare, military, and government. This program is designed to help you develop the qualifications necessary to advance within your field or pursue a career in a new field of education while meeting the needs of new generations of students.
Accreditations
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Admissions
Credit and Transfer
Total Hours Required to Earn Certificate: 15 (credit hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: N/A
Admission Requirements
Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply to the graduate school for the Graduate Certificate program in eLearning Design and are not required to take entrance exams and submit letters of recommendation.
Currently, enrolled UGA students who choose to pursue this certificate should submit this supplemental form with a single-page Statement of Purpose. Upon admission to the program, you will then be assigned an advisor to ensure successful enrollment in courses.
Application Checklist
- Application – Submit online to the Graduate School Admissions. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.
- Select Campus– Online
- Select Intended Program – CERG, eLearning Design (Career and info studies) [CERT_2ELN]
- Statement of purpose– Submit to the Graduate School online in your application. The statement of purpose should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the eLearning Design certificate.
- Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
- Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
International Applicants – must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 15
- Summer: May 1
International Applicants
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: October 15
- Summer: February 15
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates and student fees may change each year.
Based on the 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid $10,908 in tuition. Reference this sheet to identify the current credit hour rate for your program of interest.
Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition.
This program is an E-Rate program, so choose “yes” for the E-Rate line item within the calculator.
Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $411 per semester.
Potential additional costs include:
- Textbooks
- Exam proctoring fees
- Technology upgrades
The complete cost of attendance can be found at https://osfa.uga.edu/costs/.
Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section).
Technology Requirements
- Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
- High-speed internet access.
Curriculum
Program Structure
This fully online program is composed of five 3-credit hour classes.
| Required Courses: | Electives (Choose 2 from below): |
| EDIT 6170E – Introduction to Instructional Systems Design | EDIT 6400E– Emerging Perspectives on Learning, Teaching, and Technology |
| EDIT 6190E– Design Thinking and Development Tools | EDIT 6500E– Video Production for Teaching and Learning |
| EDIT 6200E– Designing Interactive Learning Environments | EDIT 7350E– Evaluation and Analytics in Instructional Design |
| EDIT 7520E– Online Teaching and Learning | |
| EDIT 7550E– Project Management in Instructional Design | |
NOTE: Student class scheduling is subject to course availability. All courses are offered at least once per year. Be sure to communicate with your academic advisor.
Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal.
Faculty
News & Events
US News Ranks UGA Online Programs Among Nation’s Best
February 7, 2024U.S. News & World Report released their 2024 Best Online Programs rankings with several of the University of Georgia online programs in the top 10.
UGA faculty learn to apply the Quality Matters rubric to online courses
March 24, 2016Over 30 of the University of Georgia's faculty and staff who teach online courses participated in a Quality Matters workshop last semester offered through UGA's Office of Online Learning. Quality Matters is a faculty-centered, peer review process intended to promote the design and development of quality online courses, and the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop introduces course designers to these standards.
Engaging in Sustainable Online Course Development
February 23, 2016The instructional design team at the Office of Online Learning takes pride in working with faculty to create online learning experiences that live up to the academic standards of the University of Georgia. We also consider how the environment we work in can support the continued offering of the courses we help develop. To this end, we encourage faculty to engage in sustainable course development practices for all online courses.
Contact Information
Contact us using the request for information form or call 706-452-7940.