This program is designed for professionals from different fields willing to transmit their knowledge in areas such as, but not limited to: educators, program developers, coordinators, and administrators of educational institutions, people aware of the need to acquire proficiency in their respective fields of expertise and to develop, implement and/or coordinate online programs. This program provides knowledge and skills necessary to master the design and implementation of online instruction, which transforms the professional in this area into a highly specialized leader. This program is in harmony with the educational work at the international level, both in teaching and implementation of standards for online education, as well as monitoring and follow-up of those programs.

Curriculum (42 credits)

Year	Session*	Code	Course Title**	Prerequisite	Credits
1	I	EDOL 500-Ib	Introduction to Online Learning		3
	II	EDOL 530-Ib	Principles of Online Learning		3
	III	EDOL 510-Ib	Introduction to Web Design		3
		EDOL 540-Ib	Integration of Faith in Online Learning	EDOL 530	3
	IV	EDOL 550-Ib	Principles of Online Instructional Design	EDOL 530	3
2	I	EDOL 551-Ib	Online Instructional Delivery	EDOL 550	3
		EDOL 560-Ib	Online Evaluation and Assessment	EDOL 530	3
	II	EDOL 612-Ib	Online Learning Communities	EDOL 530	3
	III	EDOL 600-Ib	Educational Research Methods		3
		EDOL 601-Ib	Intermediate Statistics		3
	IV	EDOL 611-Ib	Assistive Technology	EDOL 530
3	I	EDOL 620-Ib	Online Instructional Media Tools	EDOL 550	3
		EDOL 663-Ib	Multimedia in Instructional Design	EDOL 510	3
	II	EDOL 671-Ib	New Trends in Instructional Design		3

* HFU reserves the right to postpone sessions or courses, which will be duly communicated to students.

** To see the course description, place the cursor over the title. All courses of this program are provided in the online format.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be accepted to this program, each applicant needs to follow the specific procedure that has been established and approved by the HFU Administration. All applicants must submit the following documents as part of the admission process:

1. Admission Form: Submit a completed (and duly filled) application to the Admission and Records office at admissions@hfu.edu. To request the Admission Form please contact the HFU Admissions and Records office. You can download the Admission Form from our website.

   
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2. Admission fee payment: A nonrefundable application processing fee of $50.00 USD. Consult Payment Methods.

3. Copy of Diploma: Every applicant must send a copy of their Bachelor’s degree together with the Admission Form.

4. Official/Original Credit Transcript (Grades Certification): The candidate will be responsible for requesting the official transcript of the colleges or universities where he/she previously studied. These transcripts should be sent by the issuing institution sealed to the Admission and Records Office within 60 days. It should be sent directly to:

   Postal Address:

   HERBERT FLETCHER UNIVERSITY

   Admissions and Records Office

   PO BOX 3269

   Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00681

   Street Address:

   HERBERT FLETCHER UNIVERSITY

   Admissions and Records Office

   Carretera #2 Km. 158.2

   #744 Avenida Hostos Barrio Guanajibo

   Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680

   The transcript of the Bachelor, Master or Associate degree must be mailed in an envelope sealed by the university of origin. If the transcript is not received within the stipulated time, the Admissions Committee will review each individual case and determine whether the student should remain in waiting status (no permission to take additional courses) until the requested documents are received or to consider if you can continue taking courses until a further extension period is met. In case of granting a further extension of time, this will be determined by the Admissions Committee.

   This extension is intended to provide additional time for the receipt of the requested documents. To require additional time, the applicant must request, by writing, an extension of time to the Admissions Office for evaluation. When we receive the transcript, the student will be notified via email. To enter the program you must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 points on a scale of 4.00 points. If you have a lower average you should send a letter explaining the reason why you should be accepted with that average.

   IMPORTANT:
   All transcripts and other educational documents submitted must be official. If a document or a transcript is not in English, a certified translation must accompany it with an Apostille stamp. Notarized or certified true-copy-of-original certificates or educational documents issued by a non-U.S. institution may be accepted.

   If your credit transcript contains a different name from the one that appears in the documentation submitted to HFU, it is required to submit an Affidavit or a notarized sworn statement indicating that both names belong to the same person. In that document, indicate which of the names should be used in the graduation documentation.

5. Statement of Purpose: The applicants must write an essay or document (350 to 500 words) that includes the following aspects and any other relevant information:

   1. A short account of the significant factors in childhood, family and academic life
   2. A brief statement of educational and technological goals
   3. The main reasons for desiring to pursue graduate education

6. Recommendations: Recommendation Forms will be sent by HFU to the person indicated by you in the admission form. Two letters of recommendations are required. They must be provided by:

   1. A pastor/religious minister who is well acquainted to the student and can testify to the applicant’s character and spiritual commitment.
   2. Employer or teacher / current or former teacher who is able to assess the strenghts and weaknesses of the applicant. In case of self-employed or special cases, you must contact the Admission and Records Office for more information.
   3. Letter from the sponsoring institution (only applicants that have scholarships or are sponsored by an institution).

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7. Copy of personal identification document (with picture). Identity card or passport

IMPORTANT:

You must have a minimum knowledge of technology. If one (1) year passes by without completing the admission process, these documents will have to be re-submitted. All documents submitted to HFU, including the original transcripts, become property of HFU.

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