Admission Requirements
Please refer to “The Graduate Admissions Process” section for general graduate admission information. For full admission to the Graduate Certificate in Digital Education, applicants are expected to provide or complete the following:
- Complete and submit the Graduate Application for Admission, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee. The application can be downloaded at here.
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Provide an official transcript or transcripts from a regionally accredited college, university, or other degree-granting institution, verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree. Transcripts and all application documents should be sent directly to Wilmington University Office of Graduate Admissions.
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Schedule a program planning conference with the program chair or an adjunct program coordinator.
After all of the above requirements have been completed, register for MED 6102 (E-Folio)?
Purpose
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Education program is designed for individuals who want to advance their knowledge and skills in current information and communication technologies. Candidates study research-based practices to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to design digital-based instruction and transform learning environments that promote student learning and engagement in digital-rich learning environments. The program addresses topics related to creativity and innovation, digital-age learning experiences and assessments, digital citizenship, and professional growth and leadership.
Program Competencies
The standards and program competencies adopted for the Master of Education in Applied Technology in Education degree program are aligned with the ISTE Standards for Educators (2017) issued by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
The M.Ed. in Applied Technology in Education degree program is designed to enable candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the following program competency standards:
Program Competency Standard 1. Learner
Candidates continually improve their professional practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Candidates engage in ongoing professional learning, reflect on research and evidence-based practices, and set professional growth goals to enhance their effectiveness as technology-enabled educators.
Program Competency Standard 2. Leader
Candidates seek opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and improved learning outcomes. They advocate for equitable access to educational technology, model a shared vision for technology integration, and actively contribute to the advancement of effective digital learning practices within their schools and professional communities.
Program Competency Standard 3. Citizen
Candidates inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. They model and promote safe, ethical, and legal technology use; foster digital literacy and media fluency; and cultivate culturally responsive and globally aware learning environments.
Program Competency Standard 4. Collaborator
Candidates dedicate time to collaborate with colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. They use collaborative technologies to expand authentic learning experiences and connect with local and global communities to enrich student learning.
Program Competency Standard 5. Designer
Candidates design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. They use instructional design principles and digital tools to create personalized, competency-based learning experiences aligned to content standards and meaningful assessment practices.
Program Competency Standard 6. Facilitator
Candidates facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students. They manage and support active learning environments, foster student ownership of learning goals, and guide students in using technology to think critically, solve problems, and create innovative solutions.
Program Competency Standard 7. Analyst
Candidates understand and use data to drive instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals. They use formative and summative assessment data, including digital assessment tools, to inform instructional decisions, provide timely feedback, and personalize learning experiences.
Outcomes Assessment
Multiple assessments are used to determine candidate growth toward achievement of the knowledge and skills described in the Digital Education Graduate Certificate program competencies and the university-wide graduation competencies. Performance-based assessments are used to evaluate individual and collaborative projects, research endeavors, and assignments. Goals, learning outcomes and activities, external assignments, and assessment strategies are linked directly to program and graduation competencies as stated on each course syllabus. Other assessment strategies may include mentoring sessions and observations of performance-based projects in virtual or authentic settings. A standards web-based presentation portfolio completed during the program will show the candidate’s level of expertise in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experiences described by the ISTE Standards for Educators (2017) issued by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Program Design
This 15-credit certification program consists of 5 technology courses (EDT prefixes). Technology courses must be taken in a numerical sequence, beginning with EDT 6005 and ending with EDT 6045. The program requires candidates to work / be employed in an educational setting to complete the program competency assignments. There is a non-credit E-Folio course requirement.
Course Requirements
Content-Specific Courses (15 credits)
| MED 6102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| EDT 6005 | Applications in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDT 6010 | Instructional Applications of Technology | 3 |
| EDT 6020 | Emerging Trends in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDT 6035 | Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDT 6045 | Special Topics in Educational Technology | 3 |
The sequence begins in the fall block 1 and spring block 1. All EDT courses are offered online.
Qualifications for the Certificate
To qualify for the Digital Education Graduate Certificate, candidates must successfully complete the five courses listed above (15 credits), pass each course with a "C" or higher, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and complete a standards-based presentation program portfolio. The standard-based presentation program portfolio shows the candidate’s level of expertise in acquiring the knowledge and skills described by the ISTE Standards for Educators (2017) issued by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Certificate Information
Completion of this degree does not qualify the recipient for a Delaware teaching license, endorsement, or certification, since there is no applicable Delaware licensing category.