Core Curriculum (24 credits)
Provides a foundation in online teaching, learning design, research, and educational psychology.
All students complete the core courses below and a capstone project in their final term:
EDU5000 - Online Education in the 21st Century (3 credits): Examines how educators can promote 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration) in online learning environments, along with key digital literacies for modern education.
EDU5001 - Design of Evaluation Strategies in Online Education (3 credits): Covers effective assessment and evaluation methods tailored to online education, focusing on meaningful feedback, improvement-oriented evaluation processes, and measuring what matters for student success.
EDU5002 - Research as a Tool in Online Education (3 credits): Introduces research methods and findings relevant to online learning. Students learn to interpret and apply educational research to inform practice and drive innovation in virtual learning settings.
EDU5003 - Current Issues and Challenges in Online Education (3 credits): Investigates contemporary challenges facing e-learning—from student engagement to technology limitations—and explores solutions by analyzing case studies of online education initiatives.
EDU5004 - Innovative Resources for Online Education (3 credits): Surveys emerging trends and tools in online instruction. Students discover new digital resources and strategies (such as multimedia content, adaptive learning platforms, and mobile learning) that enhance learner engagement, retention, and mastery.
EDU5005 - Educational Psychology (3 credits): Provides an overview of key psychological theories and principles (cognitive, developmental, social, and neuropsychology) as they relate to how students learn in online and hybrid environments. This foundation helps educators design instruction that aligns with how people learn.
EDU5006 - Online Education Capstone Project (6 credits): A culminating project in which students integrate everything they have learned. With faculty guidance, you will design and implement an online education project or research study—demonstrating your ability to solve real-world educational challenges and lead innovation in a digital learning context.
Specialization: Coaching (12 credits)
The Coaching specialization focuses on coaching and mentorship strategies in educational settings. This track is ideal for those who want to guide and inspire fellow educators or develop expertise in learner support:
CHE6000 - Evolutionary Coaching (3 credits): Explores a values-driven coaching framework grounded in developmental psychology. Educators learn how individuals progress through stages of growth and how to coach learners (or teachers) in unlocking their potential at each stage.
CHE6001 - Coaching Techniques in Education (3 credits): Develops practical instructional coaching skills. Students learn strategies to mentor and support teachers—such as reflective questioning, planning effective coaching sessions, and using video analysis—to improve classroom practice and student outcomes.
CHE6002 - Ethnicity and Diversity (3 credits): Examines issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. This course prepares educators to understand cultural biases and social factors that affect learning, and to implement inclusive strategies that honor the backgrounds and needs of diverse learners in online settings.
CHE6003 - Attention Management (3 credits): Focuses on techniques for improving attention and reducing distraction in today’s technology-rich learning environments. Educators study the science of attention, learn how multitasking impacts learning, and practice methods to help students (and themselves) develop better focus and engagement.
Specialization: Computer Innovation (12 credits)
The Computer Innovation specialization emphasizes technology and innovation in online education. This track is ideal for those looking to become experts in educational technology integration or online program development:
ICT6011 - Programming for Online Education II (3 credits): Covers advanced web programming and application development skills for online learning platforms. Students build on prior coding knowledge to create interactive educational web apps, using modern tools and frameworks relevant to digital classrooms.
ICT6012 - Virtual Reality and Gamification (3 credits): Explores game design principles and virtual reality applications in education. Through case studies and hands-on analysis, students learn how immersive media and gamified learning experiences can increase student engagement, improve motivation, and enhance learning outcomes.
ICT6013 - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Implementation (3 credits): Discusses the practical use of AI and machine learning in educational settings. Students examine how intelligent systems (like adaptive learning algorithms, chatbots, or predictive analytics) can personalize online learning and support educators in making data-driven decisions.
ICT6014 - Data Management II (3 credits): Focuses on data literacy and leadership in online education. Educators learn to manage and interpret educational data—from learning management system analytics to student performance metrics—to inform instruction and institutional decision-making, while also exploring creative ways to use data tools to improve learning experiences.
Note: Courses are not sequential and may be offered in any term within the 14-month program timeline, except for EDU5006, which is scheduled for the final term.
