What you will study
This graduate certificate program prepares you for online teaching jobs that require
you to teach and learn from a distance with technology. Complete our online teaching
courses to learn how to integrate online or hybrid learning into your own virtual
learning environments.
Over your one to two semesters of study, you’ll take five courses. Example Teaching
Certificate program courses include:
- Foundations of Educational Technology: Start your graduate certificate studies by learning the historical, sociological,
philosophical and research foundations for using technology in education.
- Educational Product Development and Management: From basic programming to coding, this online teaching course trains you in how to
use digital educational products, as well as how to create, find, evaluate and store
them.
- Online Course Development: In your final class, you develop online coursework yourself. This graduate course
trains you in the latest online learning trends and brings together all the lessons
you learned across your online teaching courses.
Especially in today’s global educational climate, your ability to deliver online learning
gives you a competitive edge and increases your marketability for online teaching
jobs.
Excellence in Online Teaching and Learning
- The longest continuously CAEP-accredited public institution in Missouri
- Top 15%: Most Focused Colleges for Education (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 6%: Most Popular Colleges for Education(College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in online teaching and learning
The University of Central Missouri combines the most cutting-edge online learning
technology with foundational educational principles to bring you the most effective
online teachers’ strategies available.
Our graduate certificate education offers real-world experience to prepare for online
teaching jobs:
- Innovative technology: Online teachers need to know the latest options to connect with their students virtually.
The University of Central Missouri remains on the forefront of these innovations.
For example, UCM launched the Mixed Reality Studio in 2020, which applies gaming technology
to education.
- Discovering new tools in real time: Some educators work in online teaching jobs with limited technology, restricting the
use of course management tools. If this is you, rest assured UCM’s graduate Teaching
certificate also gives you the opportunity to learn other real-world technology tools.
- Online pedagogy: You will use constructivist teaching such as problem-based learning, inquiry-based
learning and project-based learning while integrating technology, information databases
and Internet resources into your classroom.
What can you do with an online Teaching certificate from UCM?
We set the stage for education years ago. UCM is the longest continuously accredited
public institution by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation in
Missouri. Our online Teaching certificate programs remain on the forefront of the
field today, training with the latest innovations and the most current trends.
One of the best online graduate certificate programs for teaching
Graduate with an understanding of how to effectively use technology in the learning
environment. This ability to integrate technology enhances any educational system
or online teaching course.
Online learning is here to stay
Regardless of your particular career path, online integration makes you competitive
for online teaching jobs today and for years to come. Whether you’re a K–12 teacher,
university faculty and staff, corporate trainer or instructional designer, you’ll
stay ahead of the competition with online teaching certificate programs.
Financial assistance options for your Online Teaching and Learning certificate
After enrolling in this graduate certificate education program, you can also apply
to a UCM MS or EdS degree program. This can help you qualify for financial assistance
from federal and university resources. Find out how to get help financing your education, or explore the UCM Scholarship Finder for opportunities through our graduate certificate program.
The University of Central Missouri prioritizes accessible education for students.
In fact, LendEDU recognized UCM among universities with the lowest national debt.
In accordance with federal and state financial aid regulations, a student pursuing
a graduate certificate must also be fully admitted to a UCM MS or EdS degree in order to qualify for financial assistance.
Students are allowed to dual enroll in both simultaneously.
Alumni Prepared to Take on the World
What graduates said at Commencement:
“The opportunities in technology that we had available were exceptional and I feel
like they really helped me further my career.”
“I was on scholarship my entire time here. I didn’t have to worry about my finances;
I could just focus on my education.”
“It’s really exciting to be the first in my family to obtain a master’s degree, but
I’m more so excited that I got a job!”
Meet Our Faculty
Experienced instructors in online graduate certificate education
Our program faculty bring extensive industry knowledge, making this one of the best
online graduate certificate programs in teaching and learning. Our program faculty’s
first-hand experience includes:
- Co-leading a 1:1 rollout, providing one tech device per student
- Publishing, presenting and peer reviewing for professional publications
- Developing mentoring programs for transfer and first-generation students
What Graduates Say
The Class of 2019 wants you to know:
“Being a full-time professional, a husband and a father of two, it was important I
could take an online program that revolved around my time. I would highly recommend
seeing how much UCM could benefit your life.”
“I owe a lot to UCM, because they’ve always challenged me. I’m so glad UCM has such
an amazing support system.”
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Entrance Requirements
Acceptance into the program requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
Course Sequencing
It is important to start the certificate with the very first class, INST 5100: Foundations
of Educational Technology. INST 5500: Online Course Development should be taken in
the final semester. The other courses can be taken in any order.
Combination with Other Degrees
Qualified students who are interested in a graduate degree in Educational Technology
may apply these courses towards an M.S. or Ed.S. degree to fulfill some of the requirements.
Courses may also be applied as electives in other UCM graduate programs depending
upon their specific degree requirements. Students will be required to contact the
Graduate School and apply for acceptance to each program.
