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Graduate Certificate in Educational Games and Simulation

Certificate
Boise State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Games and Simulations program is designed for those who wish to analyze recent research and best practices for effective teaching and learning with educational games and with simulations in virtual worlds; design, teach, and evaluate teaching and learning activities in virtual worlds; and, design 2D and 3D games for learning and evaluate them for educational effectiveness.

Program Requirements

Complete all of the following:

-Application to the Graduate College

-Submit 3.0 undergraduate GPA

-Submit application letter

-Submit current resume or CV

  • Program Requirements complete the following 4 requirements
    12 credits
    EDTECH511 - Interactive Courseware Dev
    3 credits
    EDTECH532 - Educational Simulations
    3 credits
    EDTECH536 - Educational Game Design
    3 credits
    Take at least 3 credits from the following:
    EDTECH534 - Mobile App Design
    3 credits
    EDTECH535 - Digital Engagement for Learnin
    3 credits
    EDTECH538 - Maker Tech: Phys Comp STEAM Ed
    3 credits
    EDTECH563 - Quest-Based Learning Design
    3 credits
Grand Total Credits
12

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.