What is the Certificate Program?

Goal of Program : To promote excellence in distance learning instruction and administration.

Intended Participants : Instructors, administrators, managers and trainers involved in distance learning or preparing for leadership roles in distance learning.

Course Leadership : The program curriculum, developed by the University of West Georgia, is based on cutting-edge distance education techniques and proven methodologies. Course modules will be led by intructors and administrators experienced and recognized in distance learning. Guest lecturers will be involved "virtually" during the course.

Course Structure : The certificate program is a professional program that offers 8 CEU credits. It is offered completely on-line with no residency requirement. It comprises three seven-week modules which incorporate conceptual knowledge into practical learning experience. It is suggested that participants spend about 3-5 hours per week participating in on-line bulletin boards, reading materials, and completing exercises. Many of the exercises are optional, but regular participation on the course bulletin board is required for graduation.
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Program Calendar

Registration Opens:
September 15, 2008

Registration Deadline:
January 9, 2009

Program Begins:
January 14, 2009

Graduation:
June 2009
Cost

Course tuition is $695, and includes course materials, access to the on-line classroom, and a certificate upon graduation.
Technical Requirements

Participants should have access to a computer with at least 32 MB preferred; a 28.8 or better modem; an internet service provider; and Netscape 4.0 or better.
Information

 e-mail Melanie Clay
Certificate Program Administrator

Program Content

Module I : Introduction & Distance Learning Theory

history and foundations of distance education; theory and perspectives of distance education; technologies of distance education;

Module II : Distance Teaching Strategies

course design; teaching behaviors; needs assessment; evaluation; integration of technologies, development of online courses;

Module III : Program Management

learner support; administration & budgeting; course support; training and mentoring; marketing & promotion; facilities management; copyright laws and other policy issues

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