ELRT
Educational Technology
Graduate Certificate - FAQ
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Do I need to take the classes in order as listed in the brochure?
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I really need to work on a master's degree. Who do I talk to about this?
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Are students in the Educational Technology Graduate Certificate Program eligible for Financial Aid?
Do I need to take the classes in order?
There are course prerequisites for most classes that you need to take first. If you have comparable experience or have substitute courses for EDT 5400 and EDT 5410, it is possible to get these courses waived by contacting . Course waivers are also determined from information found in the Application essay and transcripts.
I have the skills taught in EDT 5400 or EDT 5410
and wish to have one of these (or both) classes waived.
How do I demonstrate my proficiency?
Your experience should be noted in a letter of application or your written
statement when applying to the Certificate program. Your transcripts will be
reviewed to see if comparable classes have been taken. We may also seek additional
information from you.
If accepted in the program with a waiver, this information will be included
in your acceptance letter from the University.
Where do I get the application materials?
Admissions Information
I
really need to work on a master's degree. Who do I talk to about this?
You can take courses in the Certificate program without being admitted using
the non-degree status. Students are limited to nine credit
hours on non-degree status.
can talk with you about specific questions and the Educational Technology master's degree.
Students can take Educational Technology Courses while enrolled in a master
or doctorate program at Western. Make sure you have the approval of your
academic advisor if you want to include the courses toward your degree.
Several masters'
programs at Western are incorporating Educational Technology
courses as elective courses including the Master of Arts in Career and
Technical Education and the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.
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I've applied, but haven't heard anything. Who do I contact?
The Educational Technology Program, Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology, ((269) 387-5935),
can update you on the status of your application. Be aware that
delays in receiving transcripts from other schools, reviewing the application,
and processing admission information can take approximately two months.
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Are students in the Educational Technology Graduate
Certificate Program eligible for Financial Aid?
To be eligible for financial aid, students must be admitted as a "regular" student
in an "eligible" degree-granting program. A regular student is one
who has applied for admission and has been admitted to an eligible program.
A student who is admitted as non-degree status is NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID.
An eligible program is a program that offers a degree, certificate or other
recognized educational credential. The only programs (other than the degree
programs) at Western that meet the above standards are: the Michigan teacher
certification program, additional courses beyond the bachelor's to earn "permanent
certification" (PTG/CER); and additional courses beyond the bachelor's
to earn "licensure" (PTG/LIC).
For additional information on financial aid contact the Student
Financial Aid Office, 8-5 Monday through Friday, ((269) 387-6000), or e-mail
to:
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I‘ve completed my course work for the Educational Technology Certificate, how do I get a copy of the certificate?
When a student has successfully completed all of the course work outlined in
their Certificate of Educational Technology Program Form they are eligible
to receive the Certificate. Certificates will be awarded at the end of the
semester or a session – in December, April, June or August.
Students must submit an “Application for Graduation Audit” form along
with a application fee to the Registrar’s Office, 3rd Floor, Seibert Administration
Building, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ((269) 387-4300).
The form is also available at: http://www.wmich.edu/registrar/graduationaudit.html.
The deadlines for submitting the form and related application fees are also
there.