The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:

Post-Master’s Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education

In this certificate program, students develop the skills and experience to become effective online instructors in higher education. In this program, adult learning theory blends with pedagogical strategies to help students effectively engage, teach, and nurture adult learners in the online classroom. Through a series of four courses, students gain deeper insight into educating the adult learner, explore key principles for online instruction, examine the latest technologies, and participate in a simulated online classroom. Through their coursework, students also examines best practices for reaching diverse student populations within the higher education environment.