<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Education Specialist in E-Learning program at National University introduces you to the principles, practices, technologies, and delivery models used for e-learning. You'll have the opportunity to study online learning for K-12 students and adult learners, the characteristics of online students, and instructional design and learning activities aimed at engaging students in an online environment. You can learn how to plan and deliver instruction to culturally diverse student populations and facilitate online learning communities and discussions. The program also examines the ethical and legal issues associated with online instruction, including the use of technology, plagiarism, public domain, and copyright protection and infringement. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have earned an accredited master's degree prior to enrolling in the Education Specialist in E-Learning. You should also enjoy working with computers and information technologies. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This 33-credit program includes 18 specialization credits, six foundation credits, six research methods credits, and three capstone credits. Required courses are listed below. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Education Specialist in E-Learning</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td> Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td> Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203:</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204<br /> <b>OR</b><br /> EDR 8205</td><td> Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement <br /> <br /> Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EL 7001</td><td> Principles and Practices in E-Learning (Foundation Course)</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7002</td><td>E-Learning Instructional Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7003</td><td>Instructional Design and Engaging E-Learning Activities</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7004</td><td>The Online Learner</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7006</td><td>Facilitating Adult Learning Online</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7007</td><td>Developing Online Content Ethically and Legally</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7010</td><td>Online Learning for the PK-12 Students</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7008</td><td> Educating a Diversity of Learners</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 7053</td><td> Education Specialist Capstone Project</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After completing the Education Specialist in E-Learning program, you could be prepared to seek employment opportunities as an online educator. Depending on your professional background, you could seek teaching positions at K-12 public or private schools, community colleges, universities, or other organizations or businesses that offer online training.</p>