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Instructional Technology (IT) Certificate Program
(document updated June, 2013)
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General Information
This certificate prepares teachers at all levels to use technology to enhance their teaching methodologies
and reach the next generation of learners, who expect to learn using technology. The program consists of
12 credit hours, all of which are offered online. All courses are offered in a convenient online format and
will transfer into our Online Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn:
 Lesson planning
 How to evaluate web-based educational resources
 How to incorporate the internet into the K-12 curriculum
 How to design lessons involving web-based resources
 How to develop interactive multimedia lessons
Program Costs
The online cost structure is designed to be as affordable as the campus-based program. Online students
can complete work from home at their convenience and are therefore not burdened by the added costs of
gasoline, parking fees, babysitters, or meals when attending a traditional campus to complete
coursework. Not included are costs for course materials (i.e., texts or course packets). For Online
Colorado residents the tuition information can be located at the following link-it may be subject to each
semester but this should give you an idea of how much each course would cost. There would also be
applicable fees and books required for the course/s. The link
is: http://www.uccs.edu/~bursar/pages/tuition.shtml
For Online students who are NOT Colorado residents the tuition rate is currently $545.00 per credit hour
plus the extended studies technology fee of $100.00 per course and is subject to change each semester.
You will need to purchase the books required for the curriculum.
Required Coursework to Complete IT Certificate
Course # & Title
Offered
Course Description
This course emphasizes lesson planning,
assessment, and hands-on computer
activities. Readings, technology based
activities, assignments and discussions are
designed to develop a broad professional
knowledge base on teaching and learning
with technology across the K-12 curriculum.
Semester
Credits
CURR 5170 Introduction to
Technology
Education
Fall or
Spring
Semesters
CURR 5171 - K-12
Web-Based
Educational
Resources
Summer
semester
only
Students will read current literature involving
using the Internet in the K-12 curriculum as
well as evaluate various web-based
educational resources to use in educational
3
settings. Students will design and develop
several lessons / units involving web-based
resources in this hands-on class.
CURR 5172 Multimedia
Development for
K-12 Educators
Fall
semester
only
This course is designed for educators who
want to develop interactive multimedia
technology through the hands-on approach.
The course provides students with an
3
overview of multimedia / hypermedia
technology, devoted primarily to interactive,
collaborative, multi-disciplinary and studentcentered hands-on activities.
CURR 5120 Instructional
Technology
Project*
Fall,
Spring OR
Summer
semesters
Students will be required to design and
implement a project involving the practical
application of the principles and techniques
addressed by the degree program. Details
will be arranged through the student's
advisor. Projects based on activities in the
field are encouraged.
3
3
*Instructor permission must be obtained in
order to enroll in this course
Total Credit Hours 12
Selected Certificate Sequence Options
Fall Semester Start Options
Option A
(one course per semester)
Option B
Option C
(multiple courses per semester
fastest path)
Semester 1
Fall
Semester 2
Spring
Semester 3
Summer
Semester 4
Fall
CURR 5172
CURR 5170
CURR 5170
X
CURR 5171
CURR 5171
CURR 5170
CURR 5172
CURR 5120
CURR 5171
CURR 5120
CURR 5172
CURR 5120
X
Semester 1
Spring
CURR 5170
Semester 2
Summer
CURR 5171
Semester 3
Fall
CURR 5172
Semester 4
Spring
CURR 5120
CURR 5170
CURR 5171
CURR 5172
CURR 5120
X
Semester 1
Summer
CURR 5171
Semester 2
Fall
CURR 5170
Semester 3
Spring
CURR 5120
Semester 4
Fall
CURR 5172
CURR 5171
CURR 5170
CURR 5172
CURR 5120
X
Spring Semester Start Options
Option A
(one course per semester)
Option B
(multiple courses per semester –
fastest path)
Summer Semester Start Options
Option A
(one course per semester)
Option B
(multiple courses per semester –
fastest path)