Instructional Technology Graduate Certificate

If you’re interested in exploring the field of instructional technology and design, The University of Southern Mississippi offers an Instructional Technology Certificate to help you expand your professional development and integrate technology into your work setting! Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in technology or simply add to your credentials, this certificate will help you take the next step in your career.

The Instructional Technology Certificate is designed for students from any discipline. That means whether you are in education, business, healthcare, or any other career, this certificate will help you develop technology-based skills to improve your profession. Looking to learn more? Our enrollment coaches are here to help. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!

Scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first-time, fully-online students an opportunity for $500 toward their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our Student Scholarship page now!

Course Requirements

Course	Credits
Technology in Education	3 hrs.
Design & Development for Performance Improvement	3 hrs.

Elective Requirements

Select 2 courses:

Course	Credits
Digital Communications in Education	3 hrs.
Instructional Strategies of Online Teaching	3 hrs.
Leadership in Instructional Technology	3 hrs.
Web Development and Assessment	3 hrs.
Emerging Technologies for Human Capital Development	3 hrs.
Instructional Design Principles and Theories	3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the advisor for this program?

The advisor for this program is Joely Sellers. You can reach Joely Sellers at joely.sellers@usm.edu.

What is the cost to obtain this certificate?

To find pricing information, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.

Are you a veteran or service member?

If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We will help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions, and course enrollment.

How do I apply to this program?

The prospective student must complete the Graduate School admission application online and pay the application fee at http://apps.usm.edu/graduate-school/grad-school-apps/.

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all graduate applicants:

In addition to the Admission Requirements and Procedures, the minimum standards for regular admission are as follows:

Possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an institution approved by a recognized accrediting agency.
Possess a GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

Program Requirements and Academic Policies:

Students planning to obtain an Instructional Technology and Design (ITD) Certificate are required to take 12 semester hours from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development. All coursework is offered online.
See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information for other requirements and policies.

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