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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Education

E-Learning Specialization

This CAGS integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

E-Learning Specialization Courses

Listed are the courses unique to the specialization or concentration. Additional fundamental courses are also required for degree completion. Please see the full Course Catalog or contact an Enrollment Advisor by email admissions@ncu.edu or phone 866-776-0331 for detailed information.

Course CodeNameCourse Description
EL7003-8Instructional Design and Engaging E-Learning ActivitiesThis Doctoral level course examines the process of instructional design in an online education and training context. Learners will critically evaluate the relationship between instructional design and technology and have the opportunity to apply the instructional development process. The course will help Learners to develop skills in designing the best experiences and learning activities that will engage learners in an online learning environment. Learners who enroll in this course should be prepared to design activities and learning experiences for an online course.
EL7007-8Ethical and Legal Issues in an Online CourseThe purpose of this Doctoral level course is to provide Learners with a solid foundation in cyber law and the varied legal and ethical issues that pertain to the use of technology in organizations. Learners will examine and evaluate issues involving plagiarism, public domain, copyright protection, infringement, and protection. Emphasis will be placed on gaining a clear understanding of the law in order to make polices for organizations.
EL7001-8Principles and Practices in E-LearningThis Doctoral level course is designed to introduce to the Learner the essential elements in the field of electronic, online learning. Learners will develop an understanding of the principles, philosophies, practices, approaches, technologies and delivery models that are being used by practitioners in the field of electronic learning. Learners will explore the various needs that e-learning practices can meet and the best ways to effectively implement e-learning to meet those needs.
EL7002-8E-Learning Instructional StrategiesThis course will introduce doctoral Learners to the strategies necessary to facilitate learning using information and communication technologies. Learners will develop effective online learning facilitation skills such as establishing a safe learning environment for learners, accommodating various learning styles, conducting effective online class discussions, monitoring the progress of learners, guiding collaborating online learning activities, and administering online assessment and evaluations.
EL7004-8The Online LearnerThis Doctoral level course offers an overview of the key issues of student online learning and provides practical guidance to working with students in the online environment. Course participants will examine the characteristics of online students and the factors that are critical to the success of any online student, such as multicultural issues, evaluation, and the challenges of plagiarism, cheating, and much more.
EL7006-8Facilitating Adult Learning OnlineDoctoral learners will assess pedagogical learning theories and paradigms in teaching and learning as they impact adult learning and integrate effective adult learning principles into an online learning environment. Emphasis will be placed on theory into practice. Learners will acquire skills necessary to create online community of adult learners.