About the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Game Design for Learning provides students with the skills and knowledge to: (a) evaluate educational games and integrate them into curriculum, (b) create educational games and game-based assessment, (c) understand theory, structure, and application of education games. Students learn component skills for game development, including programming, graphic design and game-based analytics. In an interdisciplinary group, they design, develop and test their own computer game in an educational setting or for research. Completion of this certificate benefits individuals by improving their ability to select and use existing games for teaching and learning and also to create custom games for curriculum, courses and research.
Curriculum Requirements
12 Credit Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EDF 6284 | Instructional Design and Development | 3 |
| EME 6157 | Game Design & Development for Learning | 3 |
| EME 6614 | Games Analytics for Learning | 3 |
| Choose one elective: | ||
| EME 6930 | Programming Languages for Education | 3 |
| EME 6207 | Web Design | 3 |
| EME 6215 | Instructional Graphics | 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
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
James Hatten
Associate Professor of Instruction
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