Online Learning

Although distance learning is not a new concept, using the Internet for delivering course content is growing.  Higher education institutions, K-12 schools and corporate training all are discovering the value of online learning. With the Online Learning specialization, you will learn from a pioneer and experienced leader in online content development and instructional delivery. You’ll learn to produce and deliver courses or training modules using online 21st century delivery methods. You will gain effective strategies for engaging and teaching distance learners and the ability to assess student-learning outcomes in online environments.

In this specialization, you will:

• Learn effective methods for managing and delivering online instruction
• Apply up-to-date instructional strategies in combination with multimedia technologies and strategic course management tools
• Develop and implement assessment strategies in online education and training environments
• Review and analyze research and practical strategies for assessing student learning

Embedded in this specialization is a certificate in Instructional Design that you earn after completing the fifth course. Earning this certificate demonstrates to potential employers the skills you have already gained and to your current employer just how far you have already progressed.  Upon graduation, you can also earn an additional certificate in Training and Performance Improvement.

Completion Requirements

• 36 total semester credit hours
  • Core courses (27 sem. credits)
  • Specialization courses (6 sem. credits)
  • Capstone (3 sem. credits)
  • ePortfolio

Estimated time to completion is 24 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
EDUC 6105	Organizations, Innovation, and Change	3
EDUC 6115	Learning Theories and Instruction	3
EIDT 6100	Instructional Design	3
EIDT 6110	Advanced Instructional Design	3
EIDT 6120	Multimedia Design and Development	3
EDUC 6125	Foundations of Research	3
EDUC 6135	Distance Learning	3
EDUC 6145	Project Management in Education and Training	3
EIDT 6130	Program Evaluation	3

Specialization Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
EIDT 6510	Online Instructional Strategies	3
EIDT 6511	Assessments in Online Environments	3

Capstone Course

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
EIDT 6910	Capstone: Practical Application of Instructional Design	3

Course Descriptions 

For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.