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DISTANCE EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Comprehensive curriculum for advancing into leadership as a distance education professional |
$2950 Plan A/Full program Plan D & Individual courses |
Group discount: Scholarships available - check back in June for Fall 2012 opportunities. |
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ONLINE TEACHING (PCOT) Focused program targeting essential elements & best practices for success as an online instructor |
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Group discount: $100 off Full program fee for 2 or more from same organization enrolling at the same time |
Enrollment options and costs: Distance Education Certificate Program
To accommodate different learning preferences and needs, the Distance Education Certificate Program has two approaches for participation in the required core courses. You may enroll as either a Self-Paced Individual Project Learner (SPT) or an online Collaborative Group Activity Learner (CLT). The approaches have the same certificate requirements - only the format of the four core modules differs. Self-Paced courses may be taken at anytime. Collaborative Group courses are offered on a scheduled basis. You are welcome to change your preference for Self-paced or Collaborative group core courses anytime during your studies (simply contact your advisor to make the change).
We offer the following options for certificate or non-certificate enrollment fees:
Plan A-Core Modules and Standard Electives Package*
CEUs: 20
Fee: $2950
With Plan A, you receive all the courses needed to complete the 20 CEU Certificate Program. Plan A includes the orientation module, four core modules, your choice of 7 CEUs in standard electives, and the capstone report. Plan A is the recommended option, as it provides a plan of study that meets certificate requirements at the lowest cost. You save $625 or more compared to Plan D.
Plan D-Individual Courses*
You enroll in the Certificate Program on a course-by-course basis. The first step in Plan D is to enroll in 0099 Orientation Planning. After completing 0099, you select your next course. You pay the individual course fee for each selection. You may choose among any of the core modules and standard electives. To earn a Certificate, you will need to complete all program requirements. This plan provides a great deal of flexibility, but you pay more due to higher administrative costs and fees may increase during your time in the program. It is possible to switch from Plan D to Plan A if you do so soon after completing the 0099 Orientation module or the first regular course. The Plan D course fees are listed in the Curriculum.
Noncertificate Enrollment-Individual Courses
You may enroll in any of the core modules, audio seminars, or Internet seminars on a noncertificate basis. Completion of project or report requirements is optional unless you wish to earn CEU credits. The individual course fees are listed in the Curriculum.
Group Discount
Save 11% by enrolling two or more individuals from the same organization at the same time (in the same course or enrollment plan).
Enrollment options and costs: Professional Certificate in Online Teaching (PCOT)
CEUs: 10
Fee: $1475
Professional Certificate in Online Teaching enrollment includes required courses (0136, 0350, 0355), 4 CEUs of elective work, and the capstone project along with additional resources, e-portfolio, and community access. The PCOT program is self-paced with options for online group (scheduled) elective courses. You will receive start-up instructions via e-mail after receipt of your online enrollment form.
Group Discount
Save $100 by enrolling two or more individuals from the same organization (register on the same day and pay by same method).
Basic Online Instructor Certificate
You enroll in the 0136 Fundamentals of Online Teaching (3.0 CEU) foundation course only. In addition to course materials you will have access to resources and receive feedback from an advisor. The e-portfoliio is not part of this option. Fee: $540
*Plans A and D include the costs of course materials, instruction, advising/consultation support services, feedback on projects and reports, orientation materials, CEU records, and teleconference bridging services. Plan A also includes the registration fee for elective 0002: Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning.
The enrollment plans do not cover long distance telephone charges to be connected into the audioconference seminars. The enrollment plans do not cover transportation, lodging, or other expenses associated with traveling to Madison for the 0002 conference elective.
