Program Summary
SUMMER 2022
FALL 2022
Spring 2023
CREDTIS AND COST
Dr. Kun Huang
Assistant Professor
Director of Graduate Certificate in Distance Education
K.Huang@uky.eduProgram Summary
SUMMER 2022
FALL 2022
Spring 2023
CREDTIS AND COST
Hone Your Skills for the Online Learning Market
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:
- Design educational materials for interaction in the online setting.
- Use learning management systems like Canvas and Blackboard.
- Obtain training and coursework assessment in Quality Matters.
- Learn digital video conferencing tools like Zoom, Blue Jeans, and Big Blue Button.
- Implement e-learning and multimedia tools like Camtasia, Adobe Captivate and more.
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.
Imagine Your Future
Training and Development Specialists
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.
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
Refund Policies
You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the UK Student Account Services website.
Contact
Dr. Kun Huang
Assistant Professor
Director of Graduate Certificate in Distance Education
K.Huang@uky.eduCollege of Education
307 Dickey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-4661
State Authorization & Licensure
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.