Overview
This four-course certificate is suitable for educators who are seeking ways to infuse innovative game-based pedagogy into their formal or informal educational settings. Students will gain a rich understanding of cognition and instructional design that provides the foundation of these engaging teaching strategies.
Students who want to expand their expertise in learning design and emerging technologies can explore the online M.S. in Instructional Technology, which also offers a concentration focused on this area.
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Transcripts, minimum GPA of 2.75 (undergraduate)
- Resume
- Proof of English proficiency
Quick Facts
Transcript Evaluations: Evaluations are required for applicants who have earned a degree outside the U.S.
Deadline(s): April 15 deadline for summer start, July 15 for fall start, December 15 for spring start. The application and all supporting materials are due by the listed deadlines.
Modality: Online
Course Requirements: 4 courses (12 credits)
Typical Course Load: Typical course load varies based on student needs and preferences. Courses are offered in the spring, summer and fall semesters.
Time to Completion: Time to completion varies based on student needs and preferences.
Please Note: Lehigh is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this program. Current Lehigh students with an F-1 visa may enroll in this program concurrently with a degree. Students outside of the US may enroll in this program and complete it entirely online.
Curriculum
All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted. Course descriptions can be found in the course catalog.
| course number | course name |
|---|---|
| TLT 401 | Overview of Teaching and Learning |
| TLT 403 | Introduction to Instructional Design |
| TLT 467 | Project-, Scenario- & Simulation-Based Learning in Interactive Multimedia Environments |
| TLT 468 | Game-Based Learning |
Faculty and Staff
Julia Aughenbaugh
Assistant Director, Global, Certificate, and Non-Degree Programs
Dr. Alec M. Bodzin
Professor
Dr. Thomas C. Hammond
Associate Professor and Program Director
Dr. Shan Li
Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Zilong Pan
Assistant Professor
Dr. L. Brook Sawyer
Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Dr. Juan Zheng
Assistant Professor
