Educational Technology Certificate

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Program Benefits & Overview

Curriculum

100% Online Educational Technology Certificate

Stand out as a technology leader in your school or district.

Merrimack’s 100% online Educational Technology Certificate helps teachers, administrators, and support staff design interactive, technology-rich learning experiences that inspire tomorrow’s digital-age thinkers and problem solvers. Earn credits toward your next salary step while setting yourself apart with cutting-edge skills.

Certificate Highlights:

  • Six start dates per year
  • Choose three courses based on your interests and goals
  • Courses are 8 weeks long
  • Complete in under 6 months
  • Asynchronous coursework with optional synchronous meetings
  • Competitive tuition ($556 per credit)
  • No Master’s degree or licensure required
  • No Application Fee

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Growth in Educational Technology Tools:

In March 2020, EdTech downloads in the US surged 130% over the worldwide average of 90%. – ImpactEd Report

The increased adoption of EdTech tools presents numerous opportunities for teachers, administrators, and support staff to help facilitate the continued use of digital tools for collaboration, assignments, assessment, and teaching.

Technology will remain a part of teaching and learning. Help schools keep pace with innovations and shape technology policy in your school or district.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programs:

Our 36-credit Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) M.Ed. program covers an array of education related topics and situations, including diversity and social justice, special education, and English language learning, all culminating in a self-designed capstone project. The Curriculum & Instruction program does not lead to a Professional License.

Our 36-credit Master of Education in Early Childhood Education prepares you for your Initial License to work in grades Pre-K through grade 2. Through coursework and field based experiences, you will develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Our 36-credit M.Ed. in Elementary Education prepares you for your Initial License to work in grades 1-6. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Our 36-credit Master M.Ed. in Middle School (5-8) and High School (8-12) Education prepares you for your Initial License to work in secondary education. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Merrimack College is authorized to endorse teacher candidates in the following content areas: Biology (8-12), Chemistry (8-12), Earth and Space Science (8-12), English (5-12), General Science (5-8), History (5-12), Humanities (5-8), Math (5-8), Math (8-12), Math/Science (5- 8), and Physics (8-12).

Our 36-credit English as a Second Language M.Ed. program prepares you for your Initial License to serve linguistically and culturally diverse students in PreK-6 classrooms. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Our 36-credit M.Ed. in Moderate Disabilities prepares you for your Initial License to work with children in grades PreK-8 with moderate disabilities who participate in integrated or self-contained classrooms. Through coursework and field-based experiences, you develop an understanding of subject matter knowledge, curriculum design, instructional strategies, observation and assessment, communication, and collaboration with families and the community.

Add-On Licenses:

Our 20-credit Add-On License in Early Childhood Education is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a Professional License and seek to expand or “add-on” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in Early Childhood Education prepares you to work in grades Pre-K through grade 2.

Our 16-credit Add-On License in English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a professional License and seek to expand or “add-on” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in ESL prepares you to serve linguistically and culturally diverse students in PreK-6 classrooms.

This 12-credit Add-On License in Moderate Disabilities is designed for teachers who have already obtained an Initial License or a Professional License and seek to expand or “addon” to their current credential. Our Add-On License in Moderate Disabilities prepares you to work with children in grades PreK-8 with moderate disabilities who participate in integrated or self-contained classrooms.

Certificates:

Merrimack’s CAGS in Educational Leadership offers targeted professional training for teachers, principals, district-level administrators, and other educators who already hold a master’s degree. You’ll explore current issues facing educators in Massachusetts and nationwide, and acquire practical tools to improve student performance, teacher effectiveness, and school- or district-level outcomes.

Showcase your commitment to inclusive education with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Schools Certificate (K-12). Complete four online courses and you may qualify for a salary change* (Master’s +15 credits) or continue your studies with a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction. Be the go-to person in your district/building for elevating student voices, promoting equity, and steering policy change.

Create safe and supportive classroom environments with an online SEL Certificate from Merrimack College. Using evidence-based strategies, this certificate gives educators, counselors, and administrators the tools to manage the complex challenges of trauma and emotional development, and promote mental wellness across diverse populations.

This 16-credit, 4-course graduate certificate program is tailored to support current teachers seeking to remain in the classroom while taking on leadership roles such as team leader, department head, instructional coach, or curriculum coordinator.

Educational Technology Curriculum

Choose three courses based on your interests and goals:

This course is designed to enable students to competently address the needs of students in virtual classroom settings. Students will gain an understanding of the components required to engage their students in a virtual setting, and know how to evaluate resources to use in the classroom. The course will cover topics such as using digital portfolios, creating hypertext lessons, multimedia projects, digital tools, instructional design elements.

Course Description

This course is designed to enable students to meet the standards to be a Digital Literacy/Computer Science teacher at the 5-12 grade levels in Massachusetts. The course will cover topics such as digital Law (e. copyright), User rights, media literacy, equity of access to computing resources, privacy rights and issues, computer networks, and digital literacy and citizenship.

This course is designed to enable students to competently address the unique role of understanding technology in eLearning and teaching. The course will cover topics such as designing high-quality presentations, troubleshooting, assistive technology, academic integrity, internet safety, and netiquette.

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