The K-12 certificate in instructional computing applications is a series of four Instructional Design and Technology courses designed to prepare inservice and preservice teachers to meaningfully integrate technology into teaching and learning. The four required courses (3 credit hours each) are:

• IDT 7061/8061: Technology Integration in the Classroom
• IDT 7062/8062: Introduction to Computer-Based Instruction
• IDT 7063/8063: Seminar in Instructional Computing
• IDT 7064/8064: School Change and the Internet

Descriptions of these courses are in the Graduate School Catalog.

The certificate program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents. However, the certificate is not an endorsement or add-on licensure. After completing the required coursework and application form, the certificate designation will appear on the your university transcript.

Teachers who have completed the certificate have remained in their classrooms to become models for technology integration. Other teachers have leveraged this certificate to become technology integration specialists, such as technology facilitators, technology coaches, and curriculum integration specialists, within their schools and districts.

How to Apply in the Instructional Computing Applications Certificate

New or Non-Degree Graduate Students

The first step to be admitted into the Certificate program is to complete the online Graduate School Admissions application located at this site:

http://www.memphis.edu/gradschool/admproc.php

• When completing the "Planned Course of Study" on the application, select "Instructional Computing Appl CERT" from the drop-down menu.
• There are no Departmental applications or admission requirements beyond those of the University of Memphis
• The GRE is not needed for admission into the Certificate program

Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Students

MAT students are required to take IDT 7061: Computers, Technology, Learning, and the Classroom as part of their course work. As such, this requirement would count as one of the three required courses. MAT students may be interested in incorporating the other three courses into their curricula in order to complete the certificate along with their licensure and degree.

How to Receive Your Certificate?
Two weeks before the semester in which the candidate intends to receive the certificate, the following steps must be completed:

1. If the candidate is currently in a Degree program, a Change of Status Form must be completed first. (This is NOT an application for first-time admission to Graduate School. This form is only for current degree seeking students wishing to change their degree program by adding the Certificate.)

• Please complete the entire form located at the following site (http://www.memphis.edu/gradschool/applications/statusapp2.php)and include the information listed below:
  • Preferred Term of Admission: Select the Most Current Term
  • Appropriate Degree Program: Graduate Certificate Program
  • Department Name: Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
  • Major: Certificate – Instructional Computing Application
  • Concentration: Instruction Design and Technology
  • Currently Enrolled: List Current Enrolled Major
  • Non-Degree Seeking Applicants: Leave Blank

• Fax the attached Change of Status Form to Office of Graduate Admissions
  • FAX: 901-678-5023

2. Submit Intent to Graduate Card by the University Due Date – typically the second week of classes.

• https://saweb.memphis.edu/commencement/intenttograduate/

3. Complete Graduate Certificate Program Candidacy Form

• http://www.memphis.edu/gradschool/form/ccf.php
• Mail, drop off, or FAX your Graduate Certificate Program Candidacy Form to:

Dr. Deborah Lowther
University of Memphis
404 Ball Hall
Memphis, TN 38152
Fax: 901-678-3881