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College of Education

Digital Literacies

The Graduate Certification in Digital Literacies enables a deeper understanding of ways to incorporate digital literacies into curricula through thorough evaluation.

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Length

12 Credit Hours

Build Digital Literacy

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Literacies enables a deeper understanding of ways to incorporate digital literacies into curricula through thorough evaluation of their politics, problems, and possibilities. Educators gain a richer conceptualization of digital literacies and their place in twenty-first century education, in addition to understanding ways to apply appropriate programs and applications to their current teaching practices. This Graduate Certificate is not eligible to receive Title IV funding; students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance in securing alternative funding support.

Who is this certificate for?

This certificate is for educators pursuing or having earned a master’s degree who are interested in furthering their digital literacy and how to effectively implement technology in the classroom.

Where and How Is This Program Available?

This certification program is fully online.

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Gain Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy can feel nebulous in the technological era. This certificate gives educators a contextual understanding of the digital world through its history, politics, problems, and its possibilities as we head into the future. Students complete the program prepared to utilize appropriate programs and applications in their current teaching practice.

  • Online Communication

    Build communication skills for an online environment, including how to communicate productively with students in an online classroom and how to navigate digital discourse.

  • Stay Current

    Get caught up with current technologies and gain the skills to understand and utilize new technology as it develops.

  • Online Research

    Learn skills to independently research and problem solve in an online environment, including tools to fact-check digital media sources.

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Grow Your Marketability

With a Certificate in Digital Literacies, students have a deeper understanding of the modern education tools and skills to navigate a changing landscape as an educator.

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty have extensive experience in digital literacy and are committed to your success.

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