Graduate Certificate in Distance Education, Globalization, and Development Online Education Program

	Graduate Certificate in Distance Education, Globalization, and Development
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Program Title:	Graduate Certificate in Distance Education, Globalization, and Development
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	UMUC's Graduate Distance Education, Globalization, and Development Certificate examines how distance education has been used and the audiences it has reached. It allows students to explore organizational models for distance education at various educational levels and analyze the roles played by international agencies. The changing role of the private sector, the role of conventional universities in relation to e-learning and the new international players in a globalized environment are also discussed. Core coursework includes: Foundations of Distance Education, Costs and Economics of Distance Education, Distance Education, Globalization, and Development, and Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Systems in Distance Education. This certificate requires 12 semester hours to complete.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely online. (?)
Educational Level:	Continuing Education (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Individual programs may have additional requirements.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.