Graduate Catalog | 2024-2025
Learning, Design, and Technology, Graduate Certificate
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This graduate certificate program prepares learning, design and technology professionals to create, analyze, use, integrate, implement, assess, evaluate and manage instructional and performance solutions. When students graduate, they hold learning, design and technology positions in education (P-12 and higher education), corporate, government, or military organizations. The program develops professionals who are solidly grounded in learning technology foundations, principles, theories, applications, and current trends and provides opportunities for them to integrate different forms of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Students select from one of three concentrations:
- School Specialist (18 credit hours)
- Training and Development (15 credit hours)
- Online Learning and Teaching (15 credit hours)
This graduate certificate program is offered 100% online.
Program Objectives
Aligned with the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) standards, this program prepares graduates to:
- Create, use, assess, and manage theoretical and practical applications of educational technologies and processes.
- Demonstrate effective analysis, integration, and implementation of educational technologies and processes based on contemporary content and pedagogy.
- Facilitate learning by creating, using, evaluating, and managing effective learning environments.
- Design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments within a supportive community of practice.
- Explore, evaluate, synthesize, and apply methods of inquiry to enhance learning and improve performance.
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Admission Requirements
Applications are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer admissions. Check the program website for application deadlines.
- B.A. or B.S. degree in an appropriate field of study from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
- Official transcripts
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher for the last two years of coursework
- Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
- For those seeking the 079 endorsement, the following additional documents are required:
- A valid North Carolina teacher’s license
- A minimum of 2 to 3 years teaching or other professional experience
- Statement of Purpose of no more than 750 words in 12-point font and double-spaced, written definitively, coherently, and incorporating thoughtful expression in response to:
- How will this program help you to achieve your professional goals?
- What skills and knowledge do you hope to acquire and develop from this program?
- Characterize what you would contribute to the collective learning experiences of your fellow students.
- Develop your narrative to respond clearly to the prompts and give the reader definitive, coherent, and thoughtful expression..
Note: GRE scores are not required.
Early Entry Program
Exceptional undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte may apply for the Early Entry Program and begin work toward the graduate certificate (Online Learning and Teaching concentration only) before completion of the baccalaureate degree. See the Undergraduate Catalog for details and requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Select one of the following concentrations:
School Specialist Concentration
This concentration is for those who work in the P-12 system and who already hold either an “A” or “G” level teaching license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (or from another state). School system personnel who currently hold a valid “A” or “M” level teaching license and are eligible for the Special Endorsement in Computer Education (079 License ) by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction at the end of this graduate certificate.
Required Courses (18 credit hours)
Training and Development Concentration
This concentration is for those who wish to do training and development in corporate, higher education, government, and military.
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
Online Learning and Teaching Concentration
This concentration is for those interested in designing, developing, or managing online learning and teaching.
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
Certificate Total = 15-18 Credit Hours
Licensure (079 Endorsement)
School system personnel who currently hold a valid “A” or “M” level teaching license and who complete the School Specialist concentration of the Graduate Certificate in Learning, Design, and Technology are eligible to earn the Special Endorsement in Computer Education (079) by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Professionals in the other concentrations will receive the Graduate Certificate only and not the 079 endorsement.
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