About the Program
Like many other segments of the economy, education is working to realize the potential of sophisticated data analytics to inform and transform how it operates. The Graduate Certificate in Big Data and Learning Analytics will help students discover how to leverage data to promote student success. Additionally, it will train teachers, administrators, faculty, policy makers, and educational researchers to effectively use data in educational planning, evaluation, and assessment for the purposes of understanding and optimizing student learning. Upon completion of the certificate program, students should be able to:
- Communicate effectively using data in reporting
- Explore the role of data in optimizing student learning
- Understand how data collection and analysis can be critical to a successful assessment and accreditation
- Apply the theory of learning analytics to practice
Curriculum Requirements
12 Credit Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EME 6356 | Introduction to Big Data and Learning Analytics | 3 |
| EME 6348 | Predictive Learning Analytics | 3 |
| EME 6346 | Data Visualization in Education | 3 |
| Choose one elective: | ||
| EME 6817 | Data in Assessment and Accreditation | 3 |
| EME 6614 | Games Analytics for Learning | 3 |
Admissions and Application Process
Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.
Program Cost
Plan your investment — tuition rates depend on your residency status and program enrollment type.
Your cost depends upon residency status and whether you are taking the program online or on-campus. For current tuition rates visit the University Controller's Office.
- Multiply cost per credit hour × 3 credits per course
- Multiply cost per course × 4 courses (12 total credits)
- $37 flat fee per semester
- $30 distance learning fee per online course hour
Florida residency requires a permanent FL address and legal ties (driver's license, voter ID). See the Office of the Registrar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to complete the certificate?
The certificate must be completed within five (5) years.
Program Faculty
Tammy Briant Spratling
Assistant Professor of Instruction
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