Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate

Certificate Overview

BW's Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate is designed to assist educators and other professionals in developing and improving the delivery of online courses and blended learning modules in a fast-paced world where remote instruction is increasingly important. BW's focus on applied learning means you will be able to make immediate use of what you learn. This certificate program is offered entirely online and offers flexibility and convenience for working professionals.

The certificate includes a sequence of three courses (9 credit hours) and is offered completely online. It is designed for K-12 and higher education faculty as well as non-educators who are interested in facilitating online training or improving their instruction.

This certificate is beneficial for:

Licensed teachers seeking credentials to teach online or maximize web-based content for instruction.
Educators who are interested in the stackable option to pursue a computer/tech endorsement or an MAEd.
Non-educators seeking credentials to instruct or train within an online platform.

Note: The certificate is not endorsed by the state of Ohio, nor does it confer any official state licensure.

Questions?

Contact:
Susan Finelli-Genovese, Ed Tech Coordinator - sfinelli@bw.edu

Stackable Credentials

The short-term nature of a graduate certificate program helps you quickly add a valuable skill set to your professional credentials in as little as two semesters, attending part-time. As a stand-alone, BW's Certificate in Online Teaching and Blended Learning (9 credits) allows you to adapt your teaching skills to a multitude of online or blended learning environments.

To complete the K-12 Computer/Technology Endorsement, you can add 13 more credits, and to earn the MAEd in Leadership in Technology degree, another 12 credits. For more information on the MAEd Leadership in Technology program, please contact Lauryn Rosinski at (440) 826-2915 or lrosinsk@bw.edu.

Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate Curriculum

This graduate certificate is comprised of three graduate education courses, which may also be applied toward the computer/technology teaching endorsement and the MAEd degree.

View the required courses to earn the Online Instructor and Blended Learning Certificate >

2024-25 Tuition

MAEd Program for K-12 Educators	Per Credit Hour
MAEd Graduate Courses	$580

Unlike many graduate education programs, BW does not charge additional per-credit-hour fees.

Tuition Discounts

School Partnership Program

Baldwin Wallace offers a discounted tuition at $525 per credit hour for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.

BW Graduate Alumni Award

BW alumni who enroll in this program are eligible for the BW Graduate Alumni Award.

Financial Aid

Loans for Graduate Students

Graduate students in the School of Education may pursue financial support in the form of educational loans.

If this is your first graduate degree, or if you earned a graduate or professional degree unrelated to K-12 education, you may consider pursuing federal direct student loans, graduate PLUS loans, or private education loans.

Graduate students who have already earned a master's degree related to K-12 education may utilize private education loans, which often have interest rates and repayment options that are as competitive or perhaps even better than the federal loans.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Qualifying students can borrow up to $20,500 in Direct Student loans per academic year. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually. To qualify for a loan, you must be enrolled at least half time: for first time MAEd students, this equates to at least three credit hours per term. View more information on federal direct student loans.
Federal Graduate and Professional Student Plus Loans: In addition to federal direct student loans, first time MAEd students may also be eligible for the Federal Graduate and Professional Student PLUS Loan Program. Students must apply through the FAFSA annually and have non-adverse credit.
Private Education Loans: Private education loans are a financing option for teachers who choose to not utilize federal loans or do not qualify for the federal loans due to already having earned a master's degree related to K-12 education. The FAFSA is not required to pursue these loans, but a credit check is typically required. Due to the wide-variety of private education loan offerings it is advised that you should compare multiple lenders prior to making your decision. To assist with this process, Baldwin Wallace offers resources and online comparison tools for selecting and applying for a private education loan.