Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leader, Certificate (1796) - Pending CPE Approval for Fall 2025
Program Coordinator
The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leader is a comprehensive program that prepares candidates for excellence in roles as a leader within K-12 education, educational technology, higher education, training and development, and interdisciplinary industries. The certificate is designed to support aspiring leaders with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective implementation and use of artificial intelligence (AI), educational technology, best practices in online learning, and cybersecurity in education.
In addition, this certificate can be completed in less than a year and all credits can be stacked into the MAE (0500) and Gifted Education/Talent Development & Advanced Instructional Practice, EDS (0503), providing a streamlined pathway to a master's degree and beyond.
Students may complete this program without seeking teacher certification if they intend to seek employment in a setting other than public education (where teacher certification is required). This program does not provide initial teacher certification.
Admission requirements:
- Submission of graduate application to Graduate Studies
- Submission of official transcripts of all college work
- GPA of 2.75 in previous program or 3.0 in last 30 hours of previous program.
The admission decision by program faculty is based on a review of the full set of admission documents. Applicants should strive to provide evidence of potential for completion of the degree and success.
Program Requirements (15 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ID 585 | Distance Education Opportunities and Challenges | 3 |
| LITE 537 | Educational Technology Management | 3 |
| LITE 550 | Emerging Technology in Education | 3 |
| LITE 737 | Educational Technology Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 501 | Designing Learning through Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |