Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An advanced certificate for professionals who want to design and facilitate online courses and use digitally enhanced learning in varied instructional contexts. It can be taken alone or alongside other University of Rochester programmes and does not lead to NYS licensure.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Teaching and Curriculum | Duration: 15 credits or fewer | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework with some customizable choices in online course design and facilitation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: bachelor's degree and content knowledge in the subject areas to be taught. Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 15 credits or fewer

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