Instructional Technology for Educators
General - Frequently Asked Questions
- How many classes do I need to take to get the certificate?
- The certificate is comprised of five classes each worth 3 graduate credits for a total of 15 credits.
- Which classes do I need to take?
- EDC G 610 Computers, Technology, and Education
- EDCG611 Internet Application for Educators
- EDCG612 Evaluation and Design of Educational Software
- SPEG684 Computers in Special Education
- EDCG689 Teacher Research
- Do I have to take the classes in a certain order?
- Although the only requirement is that EDCG610 be taken before EDCG612, the recommended sequence is EDCG610, EDCG611, EDCG612, and EDCG689 with SPEG684 taken at any point in this sequence.
- How much will the graduate certificate program cost?
- The graduate certificate is 5 courses each worth 3 credits for a total of 15 credits. For a list of the most current fees, see http://ccde.umb.edu/moreinfo/registration/fees/ Make sure you are looking at the graduate level online course fees (unless you are taking a face to face class), all the service fees and any other associated fees, and, for new students, a one-time new student fee.
- I already have an initial license in another field. Once I complete the certificate, can I get an Instructional Technology license as an additional license?
- The courses in the graduate certificate cover all six competencies required by the Massachusetts Department of Education (MA DOE). Unless your initial license is in a field for all levels (K-12), you will also need to take a course in human development. EDCG644 satisfies this requirement. For the most up-to-date information about MA DOE’s requirements for an additional license, see http://www.doe.mass.edu/ and scroll down to "Educators earning a new license in a new field at a new level."
- Who do I contact if I have further questions?
- Contact Donna DeGennaro at Donna.DeGennaro@umb.edu.
