This specialized learning certificate program combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment.

Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.
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Completion Requirements

  • 20 total quarter credits, plus additional prescribed courses

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.

Courses

Additional courses as prescribed in the offer of admission.

  • Educational Psychology

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    This course examines the variables related to teaching and learning. Topics include teaching methods, educational achievement, learning environments, curriculum development, and characteristics of teachers and learners. Educational assessment, environmental issues, and educational research techniques are also explored.

  • Teaching of Psychology

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    Students in this course examine techniques and issues related to teaching psychology at the college/university level. They examine aspects of the adult development process, teaching skills, rapport with students, and course and classroom management. Students also explore classroom communication and ethical issues relevant to both instructors and students. Demonstrating their knowledge and communicating perspectives, students complete writing assignments on topics related to teaching psychology. They also have the opportunity to gain practical experience and constructive feedback as they lead discussions, assign grades, and evaluate other student teachers.

  • Principles of Instructional Design

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    Students in this course are presented with an overview and critical analysis of various instructional methods and techniques, including their historical, psychological, and social foundations. Students analyze specific instructional applications in various settings and through multiple theories of learning, such as behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and social-situational. They apply prior knowledge of learning, development, and cognition to understand these applications. Students also consider and discuss the major challenges affecting curriculum design as well as potential future trends. Demonstrating understanding of course concepts, students critically analyze and present current issues in instructional design through collaborative projects. (Prerequisites: PSYC 6235 and PSYC 8760.)

  • Instructional Design for Online Course Development

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    In this course, students explore instructional design and delivery of online courses, issues related to assessment, evaluation in a distance-learning environment, and appropriate and systematic use of technology in online learning venues. Addressing course objectives and discussion questions, students explore and assess issues related to learning styles and instructional strategies in the online environment as well as alternatives to the online lecture. Students gain hands-on experience developing components for online instruction using course concepts and best practices in the field. (Prerequisites: PSYC 8763.)

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2012-2013

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses  As prescribed in the offer of admission $515 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $110

2013-2014 (Effective May 6, 2013)

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses  As prescribed in the offer of admission $540 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $110

 

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Walden is committed to providing the information you need to make an informed decision about where you pursue your education. Please find below detailed information for the Post-Master's Certificate in Teaching Online relating to the types of occupations this program may lead to, completion rate, program costs, and median loan debt of students who have graduated from this program.

Occupations
Program Completion Rate
Program Costs
Median Loan Debt

Occupations—This program generally prepares students to enter the types of occupations listed below. For more information on these specific occupations, visit www.onetonline.org.

In addition to this list, there are other career options that graduates of this program may choose to pursue. To enter certain professions, students may need to satisfy specific additional requirements established by state and/or professional organizations in addition to completing their program.

View examples of our student and alumni accomplishments in their chosen fields.

Occupation Name*  Occupation Code* 
Managers, All Other  11-9199
Psychologists, All Other  19-3039 
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary  25-1066

*The “occupation name” is a general job title. “Occupation code” refers to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupation Classification.

Program Completion—The program completion rate is the percentage of students who graduated between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, who completed this program in the normal completion time.

The program completion time may vary depending on transfer of credit and the pace at which a student chooses to complete the program. Because many of the students in this program are working adults and need to balance personal and professional commitments, our academic advisors can help establish an appropriate program of study that enables each student to complete this program in a time frame that works best for him or her.

Rate Percentage
On-time completion rate 87.5%

Program Costs—The total program costs are the estimated average costs over the duration of the program, excluding any scholarship or tuition reductions, for students completing the program on time. These costs can vary based on the number of credits. Typically, tuition and fees are subject to change annually.

Expense   Cost 
Tuition and Fees  $11,086
Books and Supplies  $848 
Room and Board  Not applicable

View cost per credit in the Tuition and Fees section.

Median Loan Debt—The following is the median amount borrowed by all students who completed the program between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012. The amount borrowed may include tuition as well as non-institutional costs such as estimated living expenses.

Loan Amount
Title IV Program Loans $19,900
Private Educational Loans $0
Institutional Financing Plan $0

For assistance in deciding which online certificate program 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.