Nazareth College’s Advanced Certificate in Instructional Technology provides focused professional training in technology tools for the 21st Century classroom. This program provides graduate students with skills in collaborating with other professional staff to support instruction through technology as well as to support instruction through assistive technology:
- Foster the learning and independence of students with special needs
- Enhance the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of all students
- Facilitate student learning in the content areas.
This certificate program combines research and academic rigor within the field of instructional design with practical skills needed to apply that learning to a variety of classrooms and curricula.
Who Should Attend
This program is for experienced teachers who recognize the need to enhance the learning experience for today’s students. They will improve their own instructional outcomes by integrating technology tools and instructional design techniques across the curriculum, as well as develop the skills to coach others in technology integration.
This 15-credit hour advanced certificate program provides specialized training in instructional technology for:
- Graduate students seeking professional certification in another content area who need to develop technology skills.
- Educators who hold NYS initial certification (any content area). Note - 12 credit hours of this program may transfer toward a master’s degree in Educational Technology
- Professionals in a field closely related to education and technology instruction.
Note: Students earn 15 credits in this advanced certificate program, however, only pay for 12 credits. There are no tuition charges for the three-credit capstone course (EDTS 680)
AC students are also eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantship positions. For more information on financing graduate studies visit the Financial Aid website at www.naz.edu/dept/finaid/gradaid/cfm
Entry Requirements
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- NYS initial certification (any content area). Applicants must submit copy of teacher certification verification from the TEACH system.
- Completion of a program application and interview with the program director.
Program Director
James Fenwick, Ed.D.
Professor of Education
Director, Graduate Computer Education Programs
(585) 389-2630
jfenwic3@naz.edu
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