Academic Program Development and Accreditation

🚀 Course Headline: Innovation Models for Integrating Accredited and Unaccredited Education

🎓 Course Title: Academic Program Development and Accreditation

Course Description:

Embark on a transformative educational journey with our project-based course, where you'll not only learn but also create an academic program from the ground up. This course is designed to guide you through the intricate process of developing an educational program, complete with a robust framework for accreditation and credit transferability. 🎓✨

Key Elements of the Course:

• Comprehensive Needs Analysis Toolkit: Dive into a detailed template for conducting thorough Needs Analysis, Research, Curriculum Mapping, and Assessment. This will lay the foundation for your academic program.

• Evaluation Rubrics: Utilize our self-evaluation rubrics to measure the quality of your program and its courses against rigorous standards.

• Course Design on Udemy: Learn how to design and structure your courses specifically for Udemy, with a focus on creating academic credit opportunities.

• Unbundling/Rebundling Models: Explore innovative models that allow you to offer credit for unaccredited education, broadening the reach and impact of your program.

What You'll Gain:

By the end of this course, you will have developed comprehensive materials needed to present your educational program for review by accreditation bodies or institutions. Your project will be a testament to your ability to create an academic program that can stand the test of rigorous evaluation and potentially offer credit to students. 🏫💡

Instructor Profile:

• Andrew Sears: With over two decades of experience in education innovation, Andrew Sears is not just a seasoned professional but also the President of City Vision University. His journey includes co-founding MIT's Internet Telephony Consortium with internet pioneer David Clark and a rich history of working with disruptive educational technologies while living among and serving the poor. His expertise in both technology and pedagogy makes him an invaluable resource for this course. 👨‍🏫🌟

Course Philosophy:

Andrew's work at City Vision University reflects a commitment to integrating faith into educational programming. While students of all backgrounds are welcome, the course includes assignments that demonstrate how to design programs with a holistic approach, integrating values that align with your institution's ethos. 🕊️❤️

Community and Collaboration:

This course is a collaborative effort from the Christian Higher Education Innovation Alliance, aiming to enhance global higher education's capacity to serve the poor and the majority world. Your contributions are not just valued but essential for us to continually improve this course and make it one of the best free resources available on Instructional Design. ✍️🌍

We invite you to join a community of forward-thinking educators, share your insights, and help shape the future of academic program development and accreditation. Together, we can innovate education and open new pathways for learners worldwide. 🤝🌍

Enroll now and be part of this exciting journey to revolutionize education! 🎯🚀