The K-12 certificate in instructional computing applications is a series of four, three-hour (12 hours total) Instructional Design and Technology courses designed to prepare teachers to meaningfully integrate technology with teaching and learning. The entire certificate may be completed through online classes. Each course can be taken for Master's (designated by 7000 level call numbers) or Doctoral (designated by 8000 level call numbers) credit.
Course Sequence
The certificate courses should be taken in the following order.
- IDT 7061/8061: Computers, Technology, Learning, and the Classroom
- IDT 7064/8064: School Change and the Internet
- IDT 7062/8062: Authoring Instructional Courseware
- IDT 7063/8063: Seminar in Instructional Computing
IDT 7061/8061 and IDT 7064/8064 are prerequisites to the other 2 courses.
It is possible to take IDT 7062/8062 and IDT 7063/8063 at the same time.
Course Rotation
This schedule of certificate course offerings will help you plan the best timeline for you to earn the certificate.
About the Certificate
The certificate program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents. However, the certificate is not an endorsement or add-on licensure. The certificate designation will appear on the student's university transcript after successfully completing all four courses.
Teachers who have completed the certificate have remained in their classrooms to become models for technology integration. Others have leveraged this certificate to become technology integration specialists, such as technology facilitators, technology coaches, and curriculum integration specialists.
K-12 Certificate Application Form
Once students have completed the required 12 hours for the certificate, they should complete the application and submit it to the certificate coordinator. The form will be processed and submitted to the Graduate School at the University of Memphis and the certification will then appear on the student's transcript.
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Students
MAT students at the University of Memphis are required to take IDT 7061: Computers, Technology, Learning, and the Classroom as part of their course work. As such, this requirement would count as one of the three required courses. MAT students may be interested in incorporating the other three courses into their curricula in order to complete the certificate along with their licensure and degree.
Financial Information
As of June 2009, the cost for online courses at the University of Memphis is $430 per credit hour, and each course is 3 credit hours. Financial Aid may be available.
Admission
Students interested in receiving a Certificate in Instructional Computing Applications must be admitted to a College of Education graduate program. The courses may be completed as part of a degree program with the advisor's approval, or as additional course work. You may begin this process by following the e-Campus Steps to Enroll.
Contact
You may email your questions and requests to idtcertificate@memphis.edu or contact the certificate coordinator directly.