EDT Certificate

The Educational Technology Certificate focuses on the fundamental computer skills needed to work within today's educational technology environments.  The program provides a foundation in computer software and resources for curriculum development and presentations, multi-media enhancements, and other general skills and strategies that would be used in a classroom or in a service program that assists teachers to enhance their curriculum delivery.

The goal of the Certificate program is to train educators or potential educators to effectively use technology to improve the learning environments of today's schools and for direct entry into employment in education or education-related careers.  

Major Requirements

Complete all 11 units in the following area:

• EDT 100 Integration of the Internet Into Curriculum - 2 units
• EDT 103  Spreadsheets for Educators - 2 units
• EDT 104 Word Processing for Educators - 2 units
• EDT 105 PowerPoint for Educators- 2 units
• EDT 111 Web Design for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT 125 Fundamentals of Online Teaching - 2 units

Additional Requirements

Complete any 7 units in the following area:

• EDT 19    Fundamentals of Teleconferencing - 1 unit
• EDT 43    Ed Tech Occupational Work Experience  - 3 units
• EDT 50    Preparation for Online Learning - 1 unit
• EDT 51    Email for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT 52    Windows for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT 53    Macintosh for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT 57    Apple/Claris Works - 1 unit
• EDT 67    Inspiration Presentation - 1 unit
• EDT 68    Using Kidpix - 1 unit
• EDT 81   Videos for School Use - 2 units
• EDT101  Creating Curriculum Projects Using the Internet - 1 unit
• EDT106  Access for Educators - 2 units
• EDT107  Desktop Publishing for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT108  Photoshop Elements for Educators - 2 units
• EDT112  Virtual Curriculum - 3 units
• EDT114  Microsoft Producer for Educators - 2 units
• EDT115  Technology Integration in Education - 1 unit
• EDT119  Hardware and Software Considerations for Educators - 1 unit
• EDT120  Exploring Assistive Technology in Education - 2 units
• EDT121  Using Handheld Computers in Education - 2 units
• EDT122  Fundraising/Grant Writing for Educators - 2 units
• EDT123  Internet Tools for Educators - 2 units
• EDT132  Digital Music in the Classroom - 2 units
• EDT137  iMovie/Movie Maker in Education - 2 units
• EDT138  Teaching with Clay Animation - 2 units
• EDT150  Podcasting in Education - 2 units
• ART 196  Introduction to Designing Web Graphics - 3 units
• CIS 50     Computer Literacy - 0.5 unit
• CIS 121   Introduction to the Internet - 1.5 units
• PHOT112 Intermediate Digital Photography - 3 units

Total Number of Units for Certificate of Achievement = 18

Certificate of Completion: may be awarded by the EDT Department after the completion of 9 EDT units.