Online Teaching and Learning, Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

In K-12 education, online learning has become an important part of students' learning experiences. In higher education, online course offerings have grown exponentially in recent years. These trends raise important questions about instructional design, and the interactions of digital technologies and processes of learning. Our Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning prepares you to address these challenges.

The Certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as a part of the Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) degree program.

Program Outcomes

Our Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning prepares you to become a thoughtful and skilled online educator at a time when there is a pressing need for these skills in the marketplace. Upon completion of the graduate certificate, graduates are prepared be thought leaders around issues of online teaching and learning.

Career Outlook

Many of our students are teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals at all stages of their professional careers. Graduates of our Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning program have gone on to develop digital learning experiences for private companies and non-profits and taken on leadership roles in virtual schools. When pairing this graduate certificate with the MAET degree, graduates have obtained positions in higher education and the private sector as Instructional Designers, Online Program Coordinators, Adjunct Faculty, and a variety of roles for educational technology companies.

A Top-Ranked Education

29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
#22 in Best Education Schools— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#13 in Best Online Master's in Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1 in Online Graduate Programs for Educational Administration and Supervision— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#3 in Online Graduate Programs for Curriculum and Instruction— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#3 in Online Graduate Programs for Special Education— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#7 in Online Graduate Programs for Educational/Instructional Media Design — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1 in Graduate Programs for Elementary Teacher Education — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1 in Graduate Programs for Secondary Teacher Education — U.S. News & World Report, 2026

Tuition & Fees per credit

In-State Tuition

Out-of-State Tuition

$978.25

$1,222.25

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.

The MSU Value Promise

You can be ensured a return on your investment at Michigan State University.

As one of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State University has advanced the common good with uncommon will since 1855.

MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.

MSU has been offering online degree programs since 1998. Our maturity is evident in the high quality of the learning experience enjoyed by our online students.

MSU provides programs and initiatives that support and enhance diversity. We will expand our campus and external partnerships to put in place inclusive recruitment and retention practices. We nurture and promote individuals’ varied experiences and perspectives, ensuring structures and processes make possible full participation by all members of our community.

MSU actively collaborates with campus and external partners to innovate across all dimensions of graduate education. We create and support networks that increase collaboration and improve educational opportunities for our online students.

MSU’s nationally recognized online programs foster student growth and well-being throughout their academic career. We will expand inclusive mentoring practices and accelerate improvement across units to implement evidence-based practices to ensure our students complete successfully.

Continuing education can be one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences you undertake in your life. We hope you consider becoming a Spartan, to learn online and reach your career goals. With highly ranked online programs and exceptional professors, we educate students who advance the common good with uncommon will.

Online Teaching and Learning

Graduate Certificate

Online

Course Delivery

9

Total Credits

$978.25

Credit Hour

8 months

Minimum Duration

Dr. Liz Owens Boltz

Director of MAED, MAET, and MALXD Programs

Program Overview

Program Outcomes

Career Outlook

A Top-Ranked Education

Key Dates

Rolling Applications

Tuition & Fees per credit

Cost of Attendance

The MSU Value Promise

Next Steps

Course Information

Core Courses

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program: