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Education, Online/Blended Instruction

Graduate Certificate

Grand Rapids • Online • 12 Credits

Face to face

Students are required to come to a GVSU campus for face-to-face instruction to complete the program requirements. Instruction is face-to-face (though some courses may be offered online in addition).

Hybrid

Students come to a GVSU campus more than one time a semester for face-to-face instruction, with additional class meetings online. Instruction is online and face-to-face.

Low Residency

Students come to a GVSU campus no more than one time a semester (e.g., one weekend, week, class session, etc.). Instruction is mostly online.

Online

Students are not required to come to any GVSU campus to complete the program requirements. Instruction is fully online.

The online/blended instruction certificate is for teachers, faculty members, and other corporate training professionals looking for the skills and knowledge to successfully design, develop, teach, and assess online or hybrid/blended learning environments.

Overview

Grand Valley offers a graduate certificate in Online/Blended Instruction designed for professionals seeking expertise in teaching within online or hybrid environments. This program is ideal for K-12 teachers, higher education faculty, and corporate trainers aiming to develop and implement effective web-based instruction. The certificate is fully online, providing flexibility for working professionals to enhance their skills in designing, developing, teaching, and assessing online learning environments.

The curriculum consists of four courses totaling 12 credits. Students will study topics such as:

  • Instructional systems design.
  • Online instructional design and development.
  • Field experience in educational technology.
  • Assessment and evaluation methods.

Studying this program at Grand Valley equips individuals with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving landscape of education and training. The program's comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to design and deliver high-quality online and blended learning experiences. Additionally, Grand Valley's commitment to innovation and excellence in education provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

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College of Education and Community Innovation

gvsu.edu/education
401 Fulton Street West, Building C
[email protected]
(616) 331-6650

Program Director

Beomkyu Choi, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6225

Application Deadline

Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter deadline is November 15; spring/summer deadline is March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged, those received after the deadline will be considered for the next cycle. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Scholarships

Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.

Grand Valley offers myScholarships (a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities. myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you to scholarships for which you might qualify.

Field Experience Built Into The Certificate

Students complete a supervised field experience in educational technology, applying what they’ve learned in a real instructional setting. This applied component is rare in onlineteaching certificates, which often remain purely theoretical

Designed For Multiple Professions

The certificate is intentionally built for:

  • K–12 teachers
  • Highereducation faculty
  • Corporate trainers
This crosssector design makes it more versatile than programs aimed only at classroom teachers.

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