Computer and related technology in education has changed drastically over the last few years. Since public school administrators are requesting further computer technology courses for teachers in their schools, UMD strives to meet the challenge by providing high-quality educational computing technology programs. The Department of Education at UMD is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Certificate requires completion of five courses, earning 20 credits, which can be applied towards a baccalaureate degree or towards the Master of Education.
Students select the option of enrolling at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Designed with the professional learner in mind, these degree-credit courses are conveniently offered days, evenings, weekends, and in condensed formats. The faculty at the University of Minnesota Duluth are highly experienced educators, presenters, and computer experts. Dr. Bruce Munson Bruce Munson is involved in science and environmental education efforts. Dr. Denny Falk Denny Falk, professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Social Work, has experience with instructional technology including developing six videodisk applications, integrating multimedia applications and Internet resources into over 40 courses, writing a dozen articles and papers on multimedia and related issues, developing a course on the World Wide Web, and publishing a book on Multimedia in Higher Education. Basic Computer Literacy Introduction to micro computing, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, desktop publishing, integrated software, CD ROM, and the use of basic peripherals to include digital cameras, scanners, and other equipment.