Teaching Online Education
Certificate School of Education · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
A participant earning this certificate of achievement will be prepared for online teaching opportunities. Participants are introduced to online teaching through an understanding of the California State Standards, the State of California Virtual College Rubric, the role of the online teacher, and the personal qualities and characteristics necessary to be a successful teacher in the online environment. This certificate is offered entirely online in short-term sequences. The program series is intended for participants who plan to teach fully or partially online using the Canvas Learning Management System.
A Certificate of Achievement in Teaching Online Education will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Apply knowledge of course design to align with educational standards.
B. Evaluate research-based techniques and apply fundamental design decisions grounded in current regulations and pedagogical best practices.
C. Demonstrate effective use of a Learning Management System.
D. Demonstrate the ability to develop courses that integrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a global and societal context.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (12 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDIT-10 | Foundations in Online Teaching | 1 |
| EDIT-12 | Adopting and Integrating Open Education Resources | 2 |
| EDIT-14 | Instructional Course Design | 3 |
| EDIT-16 | Utilizing AI for Education | 3 |
| EDIT-18 | Ensuring Course Quality & Equity | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
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