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Graduate Certificate in Distance Education Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Program at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The certificate in Distance Education is a postbaccalaureate program designed for educators, administrators, and trainers who want to expand their knowledge and build competencies in the field of distance education, online learning, and open education. The program provides a systems view of how to structure successful distance learning experiences for higher education, corporate, healthcare, military, non-profit, K-12, and community-based settings.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 9 credits. Courses include Introduction to Distance Education, Course Design and Development in Distance Education, Research and Evaluation in Distance Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials: A one-page resume A statement describing professional goals, experiences, and responsibilities (2 page maximum) One letter of recommendation Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

Duration: 9 credits

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