Boost your Credentials with Graduate Certificates.
EdTech offers three certificate programs in Education Technology: Technology Integration, Online Teaching and School Technology Coordination. Perfect for teachers, school technologists, and others who want more to be more effective and marketable without the time and investment of a masters degree. Graduate certificates represent an additional milestone in academic and professional development as they become valuable additions to resumes, curriculum vitae, and personnel files.
Graduate Certificate Program Description
A graduate certificate program is limited in scope relative to a graduate degree program but provides an opportunity for advanced study with a particular focus. Successful completion of a graduate certificate program is a coherent academic accomplishment that leads to an official notation on the student transcript. A graduate certificate can often serve as an intermediate accomplishment for a student whose ultimate goal is a graduate degree.
A graduate certificate should not be confused with a “teaching certificate.” These graduate certificates are not recognized by the state of Idaho (nor likely by other states) for purposes of teacher licensing. Rather, they are granted by the university as a way to demonstrate a specialization in a topic of study.
However, we do offer the K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement, which is recognized by the state of Idaho and results in an endorsement on the Idaho teaching license. Since the endorsement is so new, we have not yet established reciprocity with other states. See this page more information on this endorsement.
Certificate courses are selected from our master’s degree curriculum. Students who later decide to pursue a Boise State master’s degree in Educational Technology may apply their certificate credits toward one of our master’s degree programs but completion of a certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into either program. All of the EdTech certificate programs are approved by the Idaho State Board of Education and are suitable for mounting and displaying. Transcripts also verify this interim level of academic achievement. Students may enroll in two certificate programs at once, or enroll in a graduate certificate and a Master’s degree at the same time—without any additional cost or time involved. The EdTech department accepts qualified students up to one week prior to the start of classes, provided the requisite courses have seats available.
- See Admission Procedures for steps to apply.
- See a side-by-side comparison of our programs.
- See a course conversion chart.
Technology Integration Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Integration is an excellent way to become proficient in integrating technology into learning environments.Course Work
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Online Teaching Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching focuses on developing the skills and understanding the issues surrounding this new instructional paradigm. The nine credit certificate requires the courses listed below.| Curriculum – 9 Credits |
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School Technology Coordination Certificate
The School Technology Coordination Certificate is an excellent way to become more proficient in skills and issues relevant to school technology leaders. This certificate is aligned to ISTE Technology Leadership Standards. You will be prepared to take the exam for CCNET (CCNA1) Cisco certification at the completion of EDTECH 552. This 12-credit certificate requires the courses listed below.Course Work
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Course Work For Students Admitted Before Fall 2010
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