Students completing the Certificate in Agriculture eLearning Development build a strong foundation in learning theory, adult education, instructional design, and computer programming from an eLearning perspective. The program includes a capstone experience to strengthen skills and enhance the graduate learning process. Working with a member of the certificate committee, students design a capstone project aligned with their professional goals. Examples include developing a web page, creating and delivering an online course, or designing training programs or instructional units.

This certificate requires 12 credit hours and may be completed as either a part of a degree program, or by enrolling in a certificate-only (non-degree) status. Whether completed as part of a degree or as a stand-alone certificate, students must apply for graduation for the certificate to be officially awarded and recorded on the transcript.  

This program is approved for asynchronous delivery through distance-education technology.

For more information about this certificate, visit the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications Graduate Certificate website.

Inquiries should be addressed to the department’s graduate coordinator.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
ALEC 610	Principles of Adult Education	3
ALEC 612	Advanced Instructional Design for Online Learning	3
ALEC 613	Techniques in eLearning Development and Delivery	3
ALEC 685	Directed Studies	3
Total Semester Credit Hours		12