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Instructional Technology Integration
Graduate Certificate

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.


As the demand for classroom technology continues to grow, so does the need for experts who can optimize technology to help students achieve. With an online graduate certificate in instructional technology integration from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll gain advanced skills in curriculum development, instruction, and technology integration in pre-K through grade 12 education. Our online courses are developed with leaders in distance education to help prepare you to lead technology-rich learning environments with mobile learning, blended learning, selecting tools, media integration, and standards-based course design.

Program Highlights
  • Explore strategies: Develop guidelines to select appropriate technologies for learning environments.
  • Develop leadership skills: Create a professional web and social media presence for the classroom.
  • Create technical classroom environments: Discover emerging technologies like social media tools and mobile technology.
  • Rely on data: Develop standards-based (Common Core), technology-supported lessons.
  • Proactively solve problems: Assess the effectiveness of technology to support student learning.
  • Gain hands-on experience: Create multimedia and web-based products that support instruction.
Required Courses

Courses must be taken in the order listed; sequential courses may be taken at the same time.

Foundation Course

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, INST 600)
  • (3 Credits, INST 605)
  • (3 Credits, INST 610)
  • (3 Credits, INST 615)
Career Preparation

This certificate is designed for pre-K–12 teachers, technology integration specialists, staff developers, and administrators who want to further their work in instructional technology at the classroom, school, and district levels.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
  • All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

This program does not have state-specific restrictions.

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Learning Design & Technology
Graduate Certificate

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.


Learn how to design, create, and publish effective online courses with an online graduate certificate in learning design and technology from University of Maryland Global Campus. In this program, you’ll apply learning theory, emerging technologies, and contemporary design models to create engaging online learning experiences for education and business. You’ll explore project management for designers, legal issues, and the learning design thinking approach to manage the design cycle. Gain up-to-date, career-focused experience and education on the cutting edge of instructional design.

Program Highlights
  • Explore digital strategies: Design and implement online learning experiences through learning theory.
  • Sharpen leadership skills: Apply project management and learning design techniques, and lead the process.
  • Implement technology: Develop and publish engaging multimedia resources.
  • Analyze data: Create authentic assessment strategies and visualization models to inform design.
  • Develop innovative ideas: Research, propose, and design an adaptive and personalized online course.
  • Gain hands-on experience: Develop a professional network to continue growth after program completion.
Required Courses
  • (3 Credits, LDTC 600)
  • (3 Credits, LDTC 605)
  • (3 Credits, LDTC 610)
  • (3 Credits, LDTC 615)
Career Preparation

The graduate certificate in learning design and technology will provide you with a broad instructional design framework and technical skills to create engaging online learning experiences for education and business.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

No previous experience is needed.

Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
  • All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

This program does not have state-specific restrictions.

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Instructional Technology
Master of Education

These program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.


Learn advanced skills in curriculum development and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K through grade 12 education with an online master’s degree in instructional technology from University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to help you develop expertise in current and emerging instructional technologies, gain a deep understanding of the role of technology in the contemporary school, and lead change efforts at the classroom, school, and district levels to improve student achievement.

Note: This program does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.

Program Highlights
Required Courses

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, INST 600)
  • (3 Credits, INST 605)
  • (3 Credits, INST 610)
  • (3 Credits, INST 615)
  • (3 Credits, INST 620)
  • (3 Credits, INST 625)
  • (3 Credits, INST 630)
  • (3 Credits, INST 640)
  • (3 Credits, INST 645)

Capstone Courses

  • (3 Credits, INST 650)
  • (3 Credits, INST 670)
Career Preparation

This program is designed to help you prepare for work in curriculum development and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K–12 learning environments.

Although Maryland does not offer licenses, certifications, or endorsements for graduates of the MEd program, other states may do so.

Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

The Master of Education in instructional technology is designed for students with professional experience teaching in P–12 schools. If you lack teaching experience, you may want to choose another UMGC education-related graduate program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program.  

Total Program Credits
33
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
  • All courses available online
  • Location restrictions apply
  • Clinical fieldwork required
Tuition Per Credit
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $336 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements

This program follows standard ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ admission requirements.

Military-Specific Details

This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.

State-Specific Details

Special conditions apply for residents of Kentucky.

Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.

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