Learn effective practices for online teaching, building course content and designing quality assessments.

The Higher Education Online Pedagogy graduate certificate is designed to assist higher education faculty who would like to learn how to teach online. Candidates will learn effective practices for teaching online, build course content and design quality assessments.

Quick Facts

Tuition
Online: $4,611/yr*
Duration
1 year
Credit Hours
12

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Start Date:
Agosto 24, 2026

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Tuition Estimates

Online $4,611/yr*

Based on 12 credit hours over 1 year.

*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.

Admissions

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Review admission requirements

No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.

International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.

Complete your application

An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.

Send your official transcripts

Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Submit required statements/writing sample

If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.

Pay your application fee

You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.

Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;

International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.

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Courses & Catalog Information

Career Outlook & Potential Earnings

Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Online Merchants

Bright Outlook

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activitie

Median Annual Wage $83,050
Wage Range $47,880 – $150,010
Projected Growth Bright
Top Skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and

Median Annual Wage $78,760
Wage Range $48,270 – $137,250
Projected Growth Below Average
Top Skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Instructing
  • Writing
Typical Education: Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Less than high school diploma

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Annual Wage $83,820
Wage Range $48,410 – $162,160
Projected Growth Below Average
Top Skills:
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies
Typical Education: Doctoral degree, Master’s degree

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product o

Median Annual Wage $133,660
Wage Range $63,300 – $286,240
Projected Growth Below Average
Top Skills:
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Some college, no degree

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Annual Wage $80,260
Wage Range $49,140 – $139,580
Projected Growth Below Average
Top Skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
Typical Education: Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Post-doctoral training

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing an

Median Annual Wage $42,910
Wage Range $28,600 – $76,420
Projected Growth Average
Top Skills:
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctoral degree
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