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***How to Apply***

Although COLT applications are accepted any semester (Summer, Fall or Spring), the program officially begins with the first course in summer. Deadlines for applications are:

* Summer/Fall Deadline is March 1
* Spring Deadline is November 1

Follow the steps below to apply:

1. Apply to Graduate Division. The link to apply is:
manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/how-apply

2. Submit an Intent to Apply form to ETEC. Instructions to complete are in the form. The link to the form is:
Intent to Apply Form

Please direct questions or requests for additional information to the program coordinator, Dr. Mike Menchaca.

Graduate Certificate in Online Learning & Teaching (COLT)

Since Summer 2009, ETEC has offered a departmental graduate Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching (COLT). Beginning in Fall 2012, the program is now an official Graduate Division certificate. Information on the program is provided below and specifics on "How to Apply" including deadlines are on the right.

COLT provides those who desire to deliver learning materials at a distance with the foundational knowledge and skills required to design, develop and implement effective materials for e-learning. This program sequence begins in summer with the first course: ETEC 612. The program is 15 credits (three required courses and two elective courses) and requires a culminating project as part of the final course (see below). The program may be completed in one year and all courses are completely online.

• Who: The ideal candidates for this certificate will be those who are already involved in distance education or who have the desire to become involved in distance learning.  Potential students might be current instructors teaching at a distance or those interested in these skills. 
• What: Candidates will learn the skills necessary to be successful online teachers and online learners.  The skills they will learn range from how to design effective instruction for a distance learning environment to how to evaluate critical issues in distance education to how to develop distance education materials.  The Certificate prepares candidates to apply the theories, principles, models, tools, and techniques associated with online teaching in diverse educational settings. 
• How: Throughout this completely online certificate program, candidates will have numerous opportunities to integrate their professional experiences into their learning, apply their course assignments to their current professional activities, and actively engage with other professionals in the development of these proficiencies. See the table below for course details and a suggested sequence. Consult your advisor when putting together your own set of courses. Electives can be taken in any semester or summer.
• Transfer: Credits from previously taken ETEC courses can possibly be transferred before admission as long as these courses are not older than 3 years. Consult the Department if inquiring about transfer credits.
• Waivers: COLT is administered through Outreach and self-funded. UH faculty/staff waivers are not provided. Please contact the ETEC Department chair if seeking a waiver for the COLT program.
• Courses: Priority for enrolling in COLT Courses will be given to candidates accepted into the Certificate program. The required courses are 612, 673, and 632. See Table 1 for specifics. The following is a list of possible COLT electives. The list is subject to change. Students must confer with a COLT advisor prior to enrollment: 620, 622, 641, 642, 647, 651, 652, 654, 662, 672, 674, & 692.

     Table 1: Recommended Sequence for COLT Program

Please direct questions or requests for additional information to the program coordinator, Dr. Mike Menchaca.

Last modified: September 28, 2012