Teaching in the Digital Age

College

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Degree

Certificate

Campus

Center City

Format

Online

Credits

12

Duration

16 Months

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Name: Susan Toth-Cohen, PhD, OTR/L
Position: Course Facilitator/Course Coordinator; Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Name: Amy Carroll, OTD, OTR/L
Position: Course Facilitator and Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

901 Walnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA

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Occupational Therapy Alumni

As the need for rehabilitation professionals increases, so does the demand for qualified educators to prepare the future workforce. This specialty certificate offers rehabilitation professionals the fundamental knowledge and skills to teach and develop higher education curricula.

Program Features

  • Four graduate-level courses (a total of 12 credits)
  • Certificate can be completed in 16 months
  • All courses are 100% online
  • Courses are designed to interface with our PP-OTD Program and may be used for graduate credit toward a Doctorate degree.
  • Students use the latest distance learning tools, including discussion boards, synchronous online presentations, and live chat.
  • Students have access to professional literature through the Scott Memorial Library and experts on specific topic areas

Curriculum

Learn about the classes and schedule options available for completing your certificate

Tuition & Financial Aid

The Teaching in the Digital Age is a graduate-level program with tuition charged per credit to allow for flexibility in pursuit of this certificate. Please visit the University's Tuition Information page for more information about programmatic tuition and fees. 

Jefferson's Alumni Tuition Reduction Program

Alumni from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia University, and Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science receive a 25% tuition discount for courses offered within the Advanced Practice Certificate (APC). 

Advanced Education Grants

The Advanced Education Grant (AEG) provides tuition reductions to eligible students who require financial support to complete an Advanced Practice Certificate. Students eligible for an AEG  receive minimal or no tuition assistance or continuing education funds from their employers and can articulate the value of earning this degree to their professional trajectory showing their promise as a change agent within their profession or their organization. International students are encouraged to apply. ​

Any admitted student who believes they are eligible for an AEG should complete and submit an application form by emailing it to the program contact, Susan Toth-Cohen.

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Your employers may have funds budgeted to pay for tuition, either as tuition reimbursement programs or continuing education funds.