COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
About the Certificate
The graduate certificate in Leadership in Instructional Technology for Higher Education aims to provide a post-baccalaureate credential that aligns with the primary goals of the MEd program in Higher Education. As the College of Education and Human Development strives to prepare professionals in the ever-changing landscape of higher and postsecondary education, this certificate serves as a critical bridge to helping prospective leaders develop the vision, marketable skills and competencies that facilitate responsible institutional change in this emergent field. Courses offered through this graduate certificate program prepare candidates to make sound structural and technological decisions regarding effective digitally based learning, teaching and student development.
Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 2 years
Campus Location: Online
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted for the Fall and Spring terms and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
APPLY ONLINE to this certificate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained to provide insight regarding the applicant's academic competence. References from college/university faculty are recommended.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is expected.
Transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
International applicants must also submit an official document, including a course-by-course evaluation conducted by a NACES-accredited organization, that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In 500-1,000 words, write a personal statement indicating your personal and professional interests, plans and objectives within the field of disability studies.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- PTE Academic: 53
Resume: Current resume required.
Certificate Requirements
Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 6
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 8232 | Technology, Teaching, and Learning | 3 |
| HIED 5502 | Digital Education Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
GPA Required to be Awarded the Certificate: 3.0 minimum
Contacts
Certificate Program Web Address:
Department Information:
Dept. of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies
College of Education and Human Development
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
215-204-0999