About the Certificate
The AI For the Design of Learning certificate draws on faculty expertise in teaching, learning, and computer science to help students understand how technology and society interact, focusing on creating educational environments that respect and reflect diverse cultures. It also helps education leaders understand the impact of using AI tools and make smart choices about how to use AI in teaching and learning.
Certificate Details
| Application Deadline (Fall 2025 Entry) |
Entry Quarter |
Modality |
Estimated Length |
Program Cost |
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Priority Deadline 1: Jan. 24, 2025
Priority Deadline 2: April 1 2025
Final Deadline: June 10, 2025
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Fall 2025
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Hybrid |
1 Year Full-Time |
$24,000 |
Flexible Options
This certificate will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing you to participate in weekly 90-minute class meetings via Zoom and attend a 2.5-day intensive session in person. The flexibility is ideal for non-residents and working professionals.
Degree + Certificate Option
You can earn a certificate while pursuing a Master of Science in Technology, People, and Policy degree (MTePP) or a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change (MSLOC). Sequence the certificate and degree according to your schedule and priorities.
Certificate-Only Option
To earn your certificate as a stand-alone graduate program credential, complete the four required courses plus cohort learning activities over one year.
Curriculum
In these four courses, you'll explore the latest research and real-world uses of new technologies in different types of organizations. You'll work with others who want to learn how these technologies work and how to use them effectively and ethically to create change.
You'll also learn how to think critically about AI and other technologies and understand their impact, so you can design better learning environments and teaching strategies.
4-Course Schedule
- Fall—MTePP: Current Trends in Technology Innovation
- Winter— MSED 451-0: Transformative Computer Science Education
- Spring—MTePP: Technology in Context
- Summer —MSED 402-0: Social, Cultural, and Linguistic Contexts of Education (this course can be taken as the first or final course in the sequence)
Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
MTePP [TBD]: Current Trends in Technology Innovation Across Research and Industry [Fall]
In this seminar-style graduate course, you'll dive into the latest technological innovations and their impact on research, industry, and policy. Weekly presentations by experts from academia, industry, and government will cover cutting-edge fields like AI, nanotechnology, cryptocurrency, educational technology, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and blockchain. You'll explore the challenges, opportunities, and societal implications of these technologies, while engaging in discussions on their intersection with policy, ethics, and regulation. By critically assessing emerging technologies, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of how they are reshaping industries and influencing global public policy.
MSED 451: Transformative Computer Science Education [Winter]
You'll explore how to use technology to create better, more inclusive teaching and learning environments. We’ll focus on opportunity, creative uses of computing, and blending technology with different subjects. The course encourages collaboration across fields like computer science, learning sciences, education, and teaching, and offers an optional hands-on experience in a classroom or learning space.
MTePP: Technology in Context [Spring]
This course examines the development and impact of technology within historical, social, and cultural contexts, drawing on theories from Science and Technology Studies (STS). Students will explore how technology shapes and is shaped by society through frameworks like Actor-Network Theory, Technological Determinism, and the Social Construction of Technology. Using case studies and critical analysis, the course explores the relationship between technology, politics, culture, power, and identity, while also considering the ethical, societal, and political implications of technological advances. By the end, students will gain a deeper understanding of how technologies evolve within broader socio-cultural forces.
MSED 402: Social, Cultural, and Linguistics Contexts of Education
Students will examine how cultural backgrounds can strengthen teaching, learning, and design. How, for example, does race, language, class, gender, and identity shape education? You’ll reflect on your own school experiences and think about how legal, historical, and cultural factors affect teaching and learning. The course focuses on trends in K-12 education and their impact, both positive and negative. You’ll also create a personal reflection on how your background has influenced your views on education and your role in advocating for justice. This course can count towards endorsements in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education and includes 15 hours of hands-on experience.