Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology for Teaching

Overview

Offered through the Mary Frances Early College of Education Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) Program, the University of Georgia’s online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology for Teaching is designed to align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s (GPSC) new certification for instructional technology. Students who earn this certificate will then be eligible for Instructional Technology Certification from the GPSC. Students may either be pursuing a graduate degree in another UGA program or department, or may apply to the graduate school for non-degree status. If you have an interest in using technology more effectively in your classrooms, this certificate is for you.

NOTE: If you are a teacher seeking Instructional Technology Certification in Georgia, please see our MEd and EdS degree offerings; both are approved by the Performance Standards Commission (PSC) and lead to certification. Visit the College of Education website for more information: https://coe.uga.edu/directory/programs/learning-design-technology

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

Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply to the graduate school for the Graduate Certificate program in Instructional Technology for Teaching 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 ITT Certificate Form, which includes the submission of a single-page Statement of Purpose. If admitted, you will be assigned an advisor to ensure successful enrollment in courses.

Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit online to the Graduate School Admissions. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.
2. Select Campus- Online
3. Select Intended Program – CERG, Instructional Technology for Teaching (Career and Info Studies)[CERT_2ITT]
4. Statement of purpose – Submit to the Graduate School online in your application.
5. 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 $9,675 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

EDIT 6150E Introduction to Digital Learning (3 Graduate Credits) 

• Explore and become familiar with emerging digital technologies and their potential applications in educational settings.
• Become proficient in various digital learning applications.
• Determine appropriate uses for digital tools in real learning contexts.
• Consider ethical, cultural, accessibility, and legal issues in the use of various digital tools for learning.
• Learn about various integration models and apply them to real learning contexts.
• Articulate their learning and experiences using current and appropriate technologies.

EDIT 6320E Technology Integration and Planning (3 Graduate Credits)

• Critically read and reflect on literature related to technology planning for instruction.
• Demonstrate the information literacy and technology skills necessary for planning for technology use in instruction.
• Create components of a technology plan that can be used in an educational setting.
• Develop the skills and disposition to meet in their professional practice.
• Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students.
• Contribute to the planning, development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of technology-infused strategic plans at the district and school levels.
• Advocate for policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school and district technology plans and guidelines.
• Implement strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage the change process in schools and classrooms

EDIT 6400E Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology (3 Graduate Credits)

• Explore the foundations and assumptions of technology- enhanced approaches to enhancing teaching, learning, and performing.
• Examine critically the literature on emerging applications of technology.
• Demonstrate the utility of alternative approaches in addressing educational and performance needs.
• Articulate technology-enhanced applications suitable to addressing teaching, learning, and performance needs.

EDIT 6600E Diversity, Technology, and Learning (3 Graduate Credits) 

• Students will develop dispositions to act upon their understanding of:
  • The nature of culture and the multiple cultures in which we all participate; –Some aims and principles of multicultural education/education for diversity.
  • How diversity in race, language, gender, socioeconomic status, and/or abilities affects people’s lives, learning, education, and technology access and use, nationally and globally.
  • How emerging technologies can sometimes increase national and global inequities in opportunity and learning due to such diversity.
  • How emerging technologies have been and can be used to encourage learning, increase equity of opportunity, and enhance the lives of all people, especially through education.

EDIT 7500E Project, Problem, and Place-Based Learning (3 Graduate Credits)

• Explain the basic principles and elements of problem-, project-, and place-based learning (3PBL)
• Communicate the value of instruction based on 3PBL for students’ learning and motivation.
• Model effective classroom management and collaborative learning strategies to maximize teacher and student use of digital tools and resources and access to technology-rich learning environments for 3PBL.
• Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for teacher and student use in technology-rich learning environments for 3PBL.
• Coach teachers in and model use of online and blended learning, digital content, and collaborative learning networks to support and extend student learning.
• Expand opportunities and choices for online professional development in 3PBL for teachers and administrators.
• Select, evaluate, and facilitate the use of adaptive and assistive technologies to support student learning in 3PBL classrooms.
• Troubleshoot basic software, hardware, and connectivity problems common in digital tools used in technology-rich environments for 3PBL.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to select and evaluate digital tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning based on 3PBL principles and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure.
• Use digital communication and collaboration tools to communicate locally and globally with students, parents, peers, and the larger community.

If seeking Instructional Technology Certification from the state of Georgia, you will take the following additional course:

EDIT 7650: Capstone

• Identify a local mentor to help you complete a rich field experience
• Reflect on your learning and growth as an instructional technologist in your own learning context

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.

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Contact the online Learning Design Coordinator for answers to any additional questions you may have.

Contact us using the request for information form or call 706-452-7940.

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