Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology Online

Integrate more technology into instruction or training materials and create effective learning experiences. Prepare to succeed in both brick-and-mortar and online instructional environments.

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Program Overview

What our online instructional technology graduate certificate offers you

Acquire a relevant, in-demand skill set with the Northwest Missouri State University Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology. In this accelerated, online program, you will assess, develop and implement online and face-to-face instructional modules using multimedia tools. You also will develop a virtual learning environment that can be used in various educational settings. While training in the practical side of technology use, you'll also examine the philosophical side, evaluating and addressing the technological implications affecting society and the field of education.

The program's courses are taught by full-time faculty, who personally invest in students and their success. Our faculty foster inquiry, collaboration and innovation to create an online learning experience benefitting both your personal and professional growth. You will be versed in technology and training techniques that have been perfected in the classroom, and experience this profession-based learning through practical, hands-on application.

This instructional technology certificate augments your instructional design and curriculum development skills and equips you with modern technology expertise to be a stronger, more effective educator — especially in virtual learning environments. The Northwest Missouri State University learning model ensures that you will be career ready on day one when you complete this online program.

Bonus: All program credit hours can be transferred toward Northwest Missouri State University's Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching Technology program. You only need to complete six additional classes to earn the MSEd. in C&I — Teaching Technology degree.

In this instructional technology certificate online program, you will learn how to:

  • Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
  • Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
  • Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
  • Develop and implement strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
  • Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual learning environment
  • Review, evaluate and implement current multimedia tools to improve training and learning
  • Enhance and facilitate training and learning through research-based instructional design
  • Evaluate and address technological implications affecting society and education
  • Develop and implement strategies to analyze results for data-driven decision-making
  • Develop and demonstrate construction of a virtual learning environment

Career impacts include:

  • Building your technology skills for virtual instruction
  • Depending on your school district, advancing over on the teacher pay scale
  • Earning credit hours toward requirements of dual credit computer applications teacher in Missouri
  • Building your technology skills for virtual instruction
  • Depending on your school district, advancing over on the teacher pay scale
  • Earning credit hours toward requirements of dual credit computer applications teacher in Missouri

Accreditation:

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Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.

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Northwest Missouri State University offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.

Total Tuition $4,692*
Program Duration As few as 8 months
Credit Hours 12

Accreditation:

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Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.

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Tuition

Choosing our online graduate certificate program is cost-effective

Our Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $4,692*
Per Credit Hour $391

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Calendar

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Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Fall 210/21/2410/7/2410/10/2410/14/2410/16/2412/6/24
Spring 11/13/251/3/251/6/251/7/251/8/252/28/25
Spring 23/10/252/24/252/27/253/3/253/5/254/25/25
Summer 15/5/254/21/254/24/254/28/254/30/256/20/25
Summer 26/23/256/6/256/11/256/13/256/17/258/8/25

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Next Apply Date: 1/3/25
Next Class Start Date: 1/13/25
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Admissions

What you need to apply for the instructional technology certificate

At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Marketing online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended

To apply for this instructional technology certificate online program, you must meet these requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Acceptance to graduate study by the Dean of the Graduate School

Note: Enrolling in this program does not require a teaching certificate, nor does completing this program lead to one. Students who want to work within a school district must check their state's requirements and earn a teaching certificate separately.

Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Graduate Records Specialist
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001

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Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Courses

What you’ll learn in your online graduate certificate courses

For the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology online, the curriculum is comprised of 4 courses (12 credit hours).

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of standards, curriculum, and assessment for the integration of technology in learning and training environments.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The primary focus of this course will be on web-based multimedia concepts, terminology, media elements, planning, and design, as well as the emerging software used to create and distribute interactive, web-based multimedia and applications.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the fundamental principles of instructional design as they apply to instruction, learning and educational media technology. Special emphasis on web-based instructional design and delivery.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of building an online, collaborative learning environment. The focus will be on designing an effective, quality online course for successful eLearning. The course will explore various topics as they relate to online teaching and learning such as: online teaching methods and strategies, student engagement and motivation, differentiated learning, interactive content, authentic assessments, project-based learning, collaborative communication, and course management systems. (F, even years)

Ranked #1

Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #1 among the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by SR Education Group (2020)

Highly Qualified Faculty

100% of classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants

*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.

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