Learning Design and Leadership, CERT
for the Campus Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Leadership
The Certificate in Learning Design and Leadership explores innovative approaches to learning, with a focus on e-learning and technology-mediated knowledge communities. It is designed for educators and aspiring leaders in education at all levels, community educators, ed-tech developers, education writers, curriculum resource developers, instructional designers, trainers or anyone with a professional or personal interest in learning.
Graduate Degree Programs in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Majors
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, CAS (on campus and off-campus)
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdD (on campus, off-campus & online)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning|African American Studies|Writing Studies
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM (on campus, off-campus & online)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, MA (on campus)
- optional concentrations: EPOL concentrations listed below|Bilingual-Bicultural Education|Digital Learning|African American Studies
- Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, PhD (on campus)
- optional concentration: EPOL concentrations listed below|Digital Learning|African American Studies|Writing Studies
EPOL Graduate Certificates
- Instructional System Design Management and Leadership, CERT
- Cancer Education Management in Underrepresented and Diverse Communities, CERT
- International Education Administration & Leadership, CERT
- Learning Design and Leadership, CERT
- Middle Grades Education, CERT
EPOL concentrations:
- Diversity & Equity in Education
- Educational Administration & Leadership
- Global Studies in Education
- Higher Education
- History of Education
- Human Resource Development
- Learning Design & Leadership
- Philosophy of Education
- Social Sciences & Education Policy
Minor
Degree programs in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership are designed to meet the academic and professional interests of individuals preparing for careers as academic professionals, adult educators, college professors, corporate trainers, educational policy analysts, governmental administrators, instructional designers/technologists, non-profit representatives, organizational development specialists, and university administration leaders.
Admission
The Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership carefully considers all applicants for graduate study. Interested applicants should start at http://education.illinois.edu/programs/grad. The quality of the applicant's undergraduate and graduate training and grade point average are primary considerations. Other important factors evaluated include the three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. International applicants must submit a TOEFL score.
Off-Campus Programs
The Ed.M., Ed.D., and C.A.S. degree options with Principal Endorsement are offered in the Chicago region. An Ed.D. degree cohort also is available with Superintendent Endorsement. Requirements for the off-campus Ed.M., C.A.S., and Ed.D. programs are identical to the on-campus degrees.
Facilities and Resources
The College of Education also has many resources to assist graduate students through their academic career. The Bureau of Educational Research works with students to secure research funding. The Council on Teacher Education entitles candidates seeking a Professional Educator License and provides accreditation of professional education programs. Each student completing a degree program is assigned a graduate adviser, who is available to assist the student with planning the program of study and determining degree requirements, courses and timelines for degree completion.
Information on University resources can be found at http://www.grad.illinois.edu/current-students.
Financial Aid
Financial aid in the form of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and tuition waivers can be found throughout the college and campus. Campus opportunities can be found at the Graduate College and the Office of Student Financial Aid. The College of Education follows all University of Illinois policies regarding graduate student Fellowship, Scholarship and awards.
for the Campus Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Leadership
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum hours required for certificate completion: 12 hours
Students who have successfully completed this 12-credit hour certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
- 4 hours of 500-level course required in Education for the EdM degree program at EPOL, and
- 8 hours of Concentration Courses or 400/500-level Courses approved by Advisor for the EdM degree program at EPOL
or
- 4 hours of 500-level course required in Education for the MA degree program at EPOL, and
- 8 hours of 400/500-level Courses approved by Advisor for the MA degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of Major Subject coursework (includes concentration courses) required in Education for the EdD degree program at EPOL, and
- Up to 12 hours of Elective Hours or 400/500-level courses approved by Advisor for the EdD degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of Major Subject coursework (includes concentration courses) required in Education approved by the Advisor for the PhD degree program at EPOL
or
- Up to 12 hours of 400/500-level Courses in Education approved by the Advisor for the CAS program at EPOL
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 3 from: | 12 | |
| New Learning | ||
| New Media & Learner Differences | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Ubiquitous Learning | ||
| Knowledge, Learning and Pedagogy | ||
| New Media and Literacies | ||
| eLearning Ecologies | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Minimum 500-level course requirement | 1 |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
for the Campus Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Leadership
head of the department: Yoon Pak
directors of graduate studies: W. David Huang, M. Allison Witt
graduate admissions information: Linda Stimson (on campus) and Jena Pfoff (online/off-campus)
overview of admissions & requirements: College of Education
overview of grad college admissions & requirements: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply
department website: https://education.illinois.edu/epol
program website: College of Education Programs
department faculty: Education Policy, Organization & Leadership Faculty
college website: http://education.illinois.edu/
department office: 142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
phone: (217) 244-3542
email: gradservices@education.illinois.edu