About the Program
Designed for professionals across educational, organizational, and community settings,
the certificate supports those working in environments where learning, communication,
innovation, and design intersect.
Contemporary challenges, from rapid developments in AI and digital technologies to
shifting environmental and social systems, require solutions that extend beyond any
single discipline. The program emphasizes systems-level thinking that bridges the
natural, social, and health sciences while highlighting the role of creativity, the
arts, and human-centered design in generating new possibilities.
Across the coursework, participants deepen their academic and disciplinary vocabularies; engage with digital and multimodal genres; explore creative approaches to STEAM learning; and develop flexible strategies for reading, composing, and problem solving with emerging and immersive technologies. Together, these experiences prepare learners to understand complex systems, collaborate across fields, and design innovative, future-ready responses in a rapidly changing world.
Curriculum Requirements
12 Credit Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RED 6449 | AI Literacy and Technology: Navigating Extended Reality, Interactive Media, Gaming, and Cyberspace | 3 |
| LAE 6315 | Composing Texts: Disciplinary Practices for Writers & Writing | 3 |
| RED 6699 | Eco-justice Literacies | 3 |
| RED 6694 | Critical Media Literacies | 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
Janet Outlaw
Assistant Professor of Instruction
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