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Diploma of Online Teaching and Learning

Governors State University

University Park, United States
English
Online
Diploma

About the program

A nine-credit online graduate certificate on designing and teaching online courses.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate understanding of Online Teaching and Learning
Explain educational theory and learner-development principles
Design and evaluate suitable learning activities
Reflect on inclusive teaching and communication approaches.

Career outcomes

Further study
Roles related to Online Teaching and Learning

Curriculum

Three courses covering best practices in online teaching
Assessment based on Universal Design for Learning
and technology integration. Students finish with a capstone online learning module. All nine credits can be applied to the M. A. Applied Psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates) from an accredited institution
Programme-specific requirements per catalog
NACES evaluation for non-US study
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE 53 per section).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (graduate certificates) or master's degree (post-master's certificates), Graduate application used, Programme-specific requirements per catalog.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
PTE Academic 53 in each section

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Support Evidence.

How to apply

Check the certificate requirements. Apply online with the graduate application and pay the 50 USD application fee. Send official transcripts
With a NACES evaluation for non-US study
English scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. Receive the decision letter. After admission
The Office of International Services issues the I-20 or DS-2019
Online-only certificates do not qualify for a student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,124 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	University Park
Faculty or school	College of Education and Human Development
Department	Department of Online Teaching and Learning
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.