Graduate Certificate Programs in Learning Sciences

Learning Sciences Certificate in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and Education Research.

The Learning Sciences Certificate in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and Education Research prepares students for careers involving education design and research.

Students who complete the certificate will be prepared to:.

Use learning sciences research in design, implementation, and assessment of educational programs.

Use and refine learning technologies, including online courses, learning management systems, interactive models and simulations, and educational games.

The SESAME Certificate program is open to students who are enrolled in a graduate degree program at UC Berkeley. Applicants must be in good academic standing.

Students should have taken or concurrently enroll in an educational statistics or methodology course (covering at least the content of Stat 2, Introductory Statistics).

Offered every Fall semester, SCMATHE 210A is a four-unit course required for the Learning Sciences Certificate. This Practicum in Science and Math Education Research and Development provides an of the learning sciences, using the relevant literature to examine its conceptual basis, research foundations, and investigative methods.

Two or project-oriented courses are required. These courses support students in learning and applying the theories, principles, and methods of the learning sciences to complex pedagogical challenges. See the descriptions of project oriented courses that fulfill the SESAME certificate requirements.

Your name, email address, SID, and degree program.

Your department may have higher standards than the 3.0 minimum set by the Graduate Division. If you are not sure whether you are in good academic standing, consult your adviser.).

(You should have taken or concurrently enroll in an educational statistics or methodology course covering at least the content of Stat 2, Introductory Statistics. Taking one methods-centric, project-based course, such as EDUC 274 (Wilson), will also satisfy the certificate requirement.).

Of the courses that fulfill a requirement for this certificate, please list:.

Courses you plan to take and the semester you plan to take them.

Any additional information relevant to your enrollment or participation in this program.

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Politics and Policy Studies of Science and Technology Certificate.

The Graduate Certificate in the Learning Sciences provides an advanced understanding of learning in formal and informal environments, integrating perspectives from instructional design and technology, educational psychology, and social foundations of education.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in the Learning Sciences will have demonstrated requisite knowledge and skills necessary to conceptualize, design, deliver, and measure effective learning.

To complete the Graduate Certificate in the Learning Sciences, students must be enrolled currently and in good standing in any graduate program at Virginia Tech.

All students are required to enroll in EDIT 5234, Introduction to the Learning Sciences.

Students must complete the courses with a grade of B or better to receive the certificate.

EDEP 5184: Sociocultural Influences on Learning and Instruction.

Course addresses the systematic design of learning experiences and environments. Emphasizes the use of instructional design (ID) models and predominant learning theories (behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist) to create effective learning experiences. Explores models, principles, and processes used to support learning in both formal (e.g., education, industry) and informal learning environments. Students will design learning experiences employing the models, principles, and processes.

A problem-based course applying the principles of message design in the development and production of learning materials. Involves the manipulation of appropriate design elements to influence understanding and behavior. Principles applied primarily through the use of the computer, but applicable to all media. Pre: Graduate standing.

Foundational approaches to the new science of learning, from a broad range of perspectives. Interdisciplinary science of learning current theories of learning research design and analysis methods resources, and designs for new learning environments. Pre: Graduate standing.

EDIT 5614: DIGITALLY MEDIATED LEARNING (Pre: EDIT 5234, EDEP 5114).

Critical examination of the design, adoption, and use of a digital media (digital games, simulations, social networking technologies) for primarily P-20 education. Applications to formal and informal learning environments.

Design processes is for developing interactive learning media incorporating arts, sciences, and education. Design phases including ideation, storyboarding, public presentation and critique. Design principles and output scenarios for prototyping interactive media to support teaching and learning. Pre: Graduate standing.

Application of learning and instructional theories to the practice of designing learning environments and particularly the development of technology-based learning materials.

Psychological theories and models which serve as a basis for educational models and practice. Emphasis on conceptions of learning and cognitive process. Pre: Graduate standing.

Theories and empirical research on the influence of language, semiotics, dialogue, manipulatives, and social groups on cognition. Pre: Graduate standing.

Investigates complex human learning from the perspective of cognitive information processing theories. Emphasizes methods of investigation in cognitive science as well as strategies for using a cognitive orientation in educational settings.

Certificate in Learning Sciences, Media, and Technology (Online).

Students from all disciplines can improve their understanding of the factors that make a successful learning environment through this 12-credit hour online certificate program. No matter your chosen career or industry, this certificate can make you a stronger teacher, manager, or trainer.

GRE scores are required only if applicant does not have a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

Certificate in Learning Sciences, Media, and Technology (Online) Requirements.

For applicants with a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

On Campus New Graduate Student Orientation Resource Fair.

Information Science Learning Technologies, Doctor of Philosophy.

This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

For the Information Science Learning Technologies Program.

Learning Technologies and Design, Master of Science Educational Specialist.

The program offers a Master of Science and an Educational Specialist degree with emphasis areas in Online Education and Technology in Schools.

Learning Sciences accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. We recommend you application six weeks before the beginning of the term in which you wish to start your course work.

Library and Information Science, Master of Library and Information Science.

Upon successful completion of the 39-hour Library and Information Science program, students receive a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS). The program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School application).

The Serious Game and Simulation Design (SGSD) graduate level certificate is a 16 credit-hour program. The SGSD certificate program prepares students as practicing professionals within technology environments having serious games and simulation design focuses.

Assess and evaluate learning outcomes from employing game simulation strategies using user experience and usability methods.

SISLT Supplemental Information (built into the Graduate School online application).

Certificate description:User Experience and Usability (UXU) graduate certificate is a 12 credit hour program. The UXU certificate program prepares students as significant professional contributors within design and development technology environments.

Certificate Description: 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.

Promoting student engagement and motivation in 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.

Application for Completion of Graduate Degrees, Certificates, and Minors.

The degrees and graduate certificates offered in the learning technologies program are your portal to excellence and leadership in designing, developing and implementing online, hybrid or face-to-face learner-centered and innovative technology-based learning systems for workforce education, government or military settings, K-12 and higher education.

And for faster credentialing, graduate certificates in Online Education, Serious Games and Simulation Design and User Experience and Usability are available.

All courses are 100 percent online. All areas emphasize project-based learning where you learn while working on projects relevant to your interests.

Please review the Learning Technologies Graduate Student Handbook for additional information.

Master of Science (M.S.) and Educational Specialist (EdSp) in Learning Technologies and Design.

The certificate program was timely and relevant and I am very grateful!

During the Fall of 2016 our Online Educator Graduate Certificate was endorsed by Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).

Our educational technology program was rated No. 10 among the top 35 online educational programs.

You may have opportunities to engage in authentic project work and or internships with various organizations.

Online graduate students pay in-state tuition regardless of residency.

The LTD program prepares students to systematically design, develop, evaluate and lead learning technology and instructional solutions within schools, universities, corporations, and public and private organizations.

Goal 1: Students will develop theory and research-based skills for innovative, aesthetic, accessible, equitable, effective and sustainable design and development of technologies for learning opportunities and systems.

Objective 1.1: Students will design and develop learning and performance opportunities and systems including direct instruction, student-centered learning, collaborative work, and performance support.

Objective 1.2: Students will design and develop learning opportunities and systems for meaningful learning promote student engagement in online learning environments and select appropriate technology and learning objects to support learners.

Objective 1.3: Students can conduct project management activities to support the total lifecycle of design, development and implementation of learning opportunities and systems.

Objective 2.1: Students can choose and conduct appropriate analytical methods and apply the results to the systematic design and development of learning environments and systems.

Objective 2.2: Students will design assessments aligned with the intended outcomes of the learning environments, choose and implement appropriate methods to conduct formative and summative evaluation of the learning environment, and use data to continuously improve the instructional product(s).

Goal 3: Students will understand the impact of technologies we create or use on society at large and strive to produce ethical, inclusive, and equitable instructional systems and technologies.

Objective 3.1: Student will demonstrate ethical and inclusive practices to all aspects of analytical data collection and analysis methods used in the design and evaluation of instructional products or learning environments. (e.g., sampling methods).

Objective 3.2: Students will design and implement instructional products and learning environments based upon Universal Design Principles.

Blended and Online Learning in Schools Graduate Certificate.

Degree: Graduate Certificate in Learning Technologies, Concentration in Blended and Online Learning in Schools.

Teachers are increasingly being tasked with teaching courses that blend online and in-person instruction as well as fully online courses. The graduate certificate in Blended and Online Learning in Schools (BOLS) is designed to support teachers within their current contexts. We provide a foundational understanding of the online and blended teaching and learning models as well as a focus on tools and technologies that enable online and blended teaching and learning to happen.

By offering the certificate program fully online, students also experience effective online instruction firsthand as learners. The program models a variety of online practices and instructional designs that promote excellence.

Online learning means courses where the teaching and learning occurs primarily online. Blended courses combine in-person and online learning in ways that provide students with control over the details of their learning (time, place, path, and pace) than fully in-person formats.

Most BOLS students are P-12 teachers preparing for blended and or online courses.

The program taught me balance technology in my classroom in a way that has allowed me to capture the best of my students through both face-to-face and online learning. The BOLS program has transformed the way I teach. Everything we learned was practical and was able to be applied directly to my classroom.

EDIT 760: Blended and Online Teachers and Learners (1 credit).

EDIT 761: Models of Blended and Online Learning (2 credits).

EDIT 763: Tools for K-12 Blended and Online Learning (2 credits).

EDIT 767: Designing K-12 Blended and Online Learning (3 credits).

EDIT 768: K-12 Online Design I (1 credit).

Summer Semester(classes starting in May, June, or July).

Priority deadline ensures consideration for the intended semester as well as financial aid options for students. Programs will continue to review applications until at capacity. Some programs do not review applications past the priority deadline.

To be considered for graduate studies, the following items are evaluated during the admission review process:.

750 to 1,000-word written statement of your goals and interest in the program.

Two letters of recommendation: Applicants should follow the instructions included in the online application to submit the recommendation forms directly to their recommenders. Mason does not accept paper recommendations. Recommendations should be professional or academic in nature.

Admission to graduate programs at George Mason University is competitive. Applicants are evaluated on the strength of their academic backgrounds, results of standardized exams (if required by the program), work experience, and any additional evidence of potential success in the program.

A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to apply, addressing previous academic challenges and highlighting evidence for future success in their goal statement.

VA Resident and PK-12 VA Educator enrolled in a CEHD graduate program.

Total cost for VA Resident and PK-12 VA Educator enrolled in a CEHD graduate program.

Internship courses will incur a higher course fee to fund on-site assistance involving intensive clinical training supervision.

For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options.

Friends and other CEHD students are great, but they are not reliable sources of information for your individual degree requirements and progress. A reliable resource is the paid George Mason employee who is the subject matter expert on the question at hand (e.g. licensure, endorsements, advising, career services, admissions, registrar, and IT support).

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Learning Technologies Blended Online Learning in Schools Certificate.

Learning Technologies Designing Digital Learning in Schools Certificate.

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The online Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technologies is designed for anyone looking for credentials to help them build or grow a career in geographic mapping and analysis.

Offered by the College of Arts Sciences at the University of Louisville, this program is designed to teach students techniques of geographic information science (GIS) and collect, view, manipulate and analyze digital geographic data for a deeper understanding of the world around us. Through an introduction to GIS and hands-on experience using ArcGIS software, you will learn connect data sets to landscapes and communities, and provide insights real-world environmental conditions and social problems.

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid.

Acquire skills in computing, problem-solving and project management that will be of use throughout your professional career in the applied geospatial technologies field.

Join a reputable program from a nationally-recognized metropolitan research university.

Take advantage of 100% online courses and 24 7 class access.

Complete the certificate on your own time through fully online classes.

Take only 5 courses to earn your certificate.

This online program can be finished in just under a year!

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The Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technologies is relevant in a wide range of fields including but not limited to:.

Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take time.

The online Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technologies is a 15 credit hour program that requires 6 credit hours in core courses and 9 credit hours in electives.

GEOG 350 Introduction to Mapping and Geospatial Technologies.

Finding skilled teachers and training professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to effectively leverage these technologies is the key to success. Each course in the program has a theoretical and practical component. Your assignments will be projects, plans, and learning activities that can be used in your own educational settings.

The 4 core courses and 1 elective are offered in 8-week sessions.

You can complete the program in one year without having to take than one course at a time.

What You Need to Know the Learning Technologies Specialist Certificate.

Successful completion of all five courses (15 credits).

Discover this program and others at one of our monthly, virtual open houses!

Learning Sciences begins in Fall, Spring, and Summer.

The four core courses embed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for administrators and coaches so that upon successful completion each candidate can demonstrate proficiency in the ISTE standards.

The electives provide each candidate a choice to further explore an additional area of study, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, multimedia development, or strategies for teaching the digital generation.

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