The Instructional Systems Technology Graduate Certificate Program

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional System Technology is designed for school system personnel who currently hold a valid “A” or “M” level teaching license and who are seeking the Special Endorsement in Computer Education by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (18079).

Others seeking the graduate certificate would include non – school personnel who are working in the area of Training and Development. These professionals in training and development would receive the Graduate Certificate only with out the Special Endorsement in Computer Education by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

The Graduate Certificate program requires admission through the graduate school with completed applications filed no later than June 30^th of each year for admission during the Fall semester of that year. Following the procedures outlined in the UNC Charlotte catalog, up to 6 credit hours may be awarded as Credit by Examination.

To apply for the Graduate Certificate Program in Instructional Systems Technology go to on-line applications at:

https://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/Secure/OnlineApp/OnlineApp.asp

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate Program are required to take the MAT or GRE. Applications are accepted for Fall semester only.

Courses Required

EIST 5100 Computer Application in Education (3)   
EIST 6100 Readings in Instructional Systems Technology (3)        
EIST 6110 Instructional Design (3)
EIST 6135 Learning, Media, Resources and Technology (3)                     
EIST 6120 Current Trends in Instructional System Technology (3)            
EIST 6130 Instructional Development - Part I (3)  

Admission Criteria include:

(These are the same admission requirements used for the Master of Education Degree Program in Instructional Systems Technology and will allow the candidate to move into the Masters’ Degree program after successful completion of the Graduate Certificate if desired.)

·  B.A, or B.S. Degree in an appropriate field of study from a
nationally and regionally accredited institution.
 

·  An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better
 

·  An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher for the last two years of coursework
 

·  Acceptable GRE or MAT scores that meet or exceed the 45^th Percentile
 

·  Three recommendations from professionals in the field who are able to judge the quality of the applicant as a future student in the degree program.
 

·  A valid North Carolina teachers license (For those seeking the 079 license)
 

·  Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
 

·  A minimum of 2 to 3 years teaching or other professional experience for those seeking admission to the program to gain the “079” license.

Documents reviewed in the admissions process

Undergraduate transcripts
 

GRE or MAT scores

Letters of recommendation

Written statement of future goals

A written statement of purpose explaining how the candidate will help the College reach its Diversity Goal.

Copies of North Carolina teaching license

Interview with the Instructional Systems Technology program faculty.

The assessment is holistic in that the above components all have the same weight and help to determine rankings of candidates for possible admission.  The admission is competitive.

IST STATEMENT OF PURPOSE GUIDELINES

Write a narrative essay of no more than 750 words, 12 point font and double-spaced, that responds to the following prompts:

·  How will this program help you to achieve your professional goals?

·  What skills and knowledge do you hope to acquire and what dispositions do you hope to develop as a result of this program?

·  Characterize what you would contribute to the collective learning experiences of your cohort.

Develop your narrative so that it clearly responds to the prompts and provides the reader with definitive, coherent, and thoughtful expression.

Standard	Unacceptable	Acceptable	Target
Format	Did not follow the prescribed format	Follows the prescribed format in most instances.	Consistently follows prescribed format.
Quality of Content	Response shows limited or no connection to the given prompts.	Response specifically and coherently addresses the given prompts.	Response is specific, coherent, and includes theory and/or research to support ideas.
Mechanics	Response has numerous mechanical and/or grammatical errors.	Response has very few  mechanical and/or grammatical errors	Response has no mechanical and/or grammatical errors.

For more information contact:

Dr. John A. Gretes
Department of Educational Leadership
Room 043 College of Education Building
UNC Charlotte
704 687-8810

jagretes@uncc.edu