Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Technology: Continuing Online Education in Teaching

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Technology plays an increasingly large role in all levels of education. In the classroom, educational software is used to promote interactive learning and many students rely on the Internet to gather information for research projects. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching With Technology focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum to improve student learning and support established technology standards for students in grades K through 12.

The certificate program includes four courses from the Master of Science in Education curriculum. Through readings, class discussion, and hands-on experiences using various forms of technology, students explore how to integrate technology into lesson planning to meet the needs of diverse learners.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching With Technology program consists of a minimum of 17 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate.

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Program Highlights

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching With Technology provides you with the opportunity to:

Explore how technology can be integrated into your classroom and how the Internet can support teaching and learning in accordance with the National Educational Technology Standards for teachers
Examine the most effective software applications available to educators and students could benefit from high-tech teaching methods

What are the Career Opportunities?

A graduate certificate from Kaplan University could qualify you for a number of careers in the field, including technology specialist or coordinator positions.^‡

Prepare for Future Studies

Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your degree online at Kaplan University.

Curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Technology

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ED 562	STUDENT ASSESSMENT	5 STUDENT ASSESSMENT This course examines various assessment tools and their relationship to student achievement. Multiple measures for use in assessing student growth, including data gathering to document class practice and building greater teacher self-awareness, will be explored as strategies for effecting change in student learning.
ET 501	USING TECHNOLOGY—FUNDAMENTALS OF INTEGRATION	4 USING TECHNOLOGY—FUNDAMENTALS OF INTEGRATION Degree candidates are introduced to effective strategies for integrating technology into classroom instruction. Candidates use learning theory and best practices to evaluate sample lesson plans and also to develop activities that integrate educational technology. Specific emphasis is given to aligning activities with relevant national standards.
ET 502	USING TECHNOLOGY—PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS	4 USING TECHNOLOGY—PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS This course provides Master of Science in Education candidates with opportunities to explore and use a variety of Web-based tools and basic computer applications: word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, and database programs. Through reading, class discussion, and hands-on experiences, candidates will gain technology skills and knowledge to integrate these tools into teaching and learning. Course topics are aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education and the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, specifically Standard 1: Technology Operations and Concepts; Standard 3: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum; and Standard 5: Productivity and Professional Practice.
ET 503	USING TECHNOLOGY—APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTENT AREAS	4 USING TECHNOLOGY—APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTENT AREAS In this course, students explore a variety of current and emerging instructional technologies. Through course readings, class discussion, and hands-on experiences using various technologies, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to integrate technology effectively into lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners and satisfy the requirements of unique learning environments.

Total Program Requirements	17 Total Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Total Program Requirements

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Credit for Prior Learning

If you already earned course credits at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your program requirements at Kaplan University. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for graduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

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Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$385.00
Total program requirements Graduate Certificate in Teaching with Technology	17
Total cost of tuition	$6,545.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term (online students only). A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships.

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This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
^‡Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.