Competency-Based Learning Certificate

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in the Competency-Based Learning Certificate will be able to:

• Explain and critique the foundational elements of competency-based learning.
• Critique techniques and approaches in competency-based learning programs.
• Develop strategies to cultivate learning environments and stakeholders.
• Analyze the learning sciences behind effective universal design and competency-based learning.
• Create teaching strategies which invoke universal design and competency-based learning.
• Develop and conduct program evaluations for competency-based learning programs.
• Review and select technology which facilitates competency-based learning programs.
• Create personalized learning lessons and assessments.
• Create and deliver lessons in remote and blended teaching formats.

Certificate Requirements

• EDFN 610 - Foundations of Competency-Based Learning Credits: 3
• EDFN 615 - Building and Maintaining Competency-Based Learning Programs Credits: 3
• EDFN 620 - Upscaling, Sustainability, and Evaluation in Competency-Based Learning Programs Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 9

Additional Admission Requirements

TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Please refer to the following for additional information: Graduate School Admissions

Additional Information

Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.