Designed for working professionals, this online graduate certificate will help you develop high-quality distance education courses and programs. Graduates of our program work in education, public health, government, private business, and other settings. They create online courses for colleges and universities, K-12 schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations, provide continuing education credits, and implement or deliver training. This program will also help those who teach online to hone their skills in online teaching, as well as the design and development of learning content and activities to engage online learners. As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
Coursework completed as part of this graduate certificate may also count toward the online Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design or the online Master in Rehabilitation Counseling. The Graduate Certificate is a collaborative effort of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction within the Instructional Systems Design program and the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling.
Admission to the program requires a bachelor’s degree in any field, with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher.
Training and development specialists plan and administer programs that improve the skills and knowledge of their employees.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the UK Student Account Services website.
College of Education
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Lexington, KY 40506
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If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.