ENGAGE VR Creator Certificate

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Discover the cutting-edge ENGAGE VR Creator Certificate, tailored to meet the surging demand for skilled professionals in the rapidly evolving educational technology landscape. By seamlessly integrating VR innovations with educational methodologies, this program revolutionizes learning experiences, allowing students to explore intricate concepts within an immersive, three-dimensional environment.

Aligned with the broader digital transformation in education, our certificate empowers learners with a distinct advantage in today's technology-driven job market. Investing in this program is a strategic move towards staying ahead in the competitive landscape of education and workforce development.

Elevate your skills, shape the future of education, and carve your path to success with the ENGAGE VR Creator Certificate.

Program Highlights:

Experiential Learning in the Metaverse
Course Software Platform Endorsed by Industry Leaders: The ENGAGE VR has been adopted by leading organizations such as Pfizer, 3M, Lenovo, KIA, and many more!
Career Opportunities Abound: Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to embark on fulfilling careers in fields such as education, healthcare, architecture, and more, where VR transforms how we interact and learn.
Courses offered in an 8-week format.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition per credit hour	$581.00
Instructional Support Fee per credit hour	$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.

Program Structure

Please note that students are not required to have VR headsets to be successful in the program. Student will have to purchase an enterprise license through Optima ED to complete the certificate. Students can find out more about the Optima ED license on the Optima ED website.

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
PCS 6103	VR Experiences I	3
PCS 6113	VR Experiences II	3
	Total Hours:	6

Admissions Process

Applications for the degree programs are reviewed three times a year. The application deadlines for those semesters are as follows:

Fall Semester – August 1
Spring Semester – December 1
Summer Semester – May 15

Graduate Admissions

Submit an online application. You will choose ENGAGE VR Creator as your program of interest and Online Education as your campus.
One official transcript showing bachelor’s degree or progress toward degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
One official transcript showing ALL work after bachelor’s degree. (For international students, please submit a copy in native language along with translated copies, if appropriate.)
- Electronic transcripts should be sent to: gradapps@grad.msstate.edu Mississippi State University, Graduate School. Only one copy of an electronic transcript is required.
- Paper Transcripts Address (USPS):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  P.O. Box G
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
- Physical Street Address (for DHL, Fed Ex, UPS, DHS, etc.):
  Mississippi State University
  The Office of the Graduate School
  175 President Circle
  116 Allen Hall
  Mississippi State, MS 39762
Pay $60 non-refundable application processing fee

Attention International Students

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the results of either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Prospective students should contact ETS (TOEFL) or IELTS for testing information. The Graduate School maintains a list of countries exempt from English language requirements. Please consult the Graduate Catalog for specific English Language test score requirements.

TOEFL Essentials	TOEFL iBT	IELTS	Admission Eligibility	Outcome
9 and above	79 and above	6.5 and above	Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship	Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
8.0-8.5	69-78	6.0-6.4	Eligible for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer and a graduate assistantship.	Scores indicate a need for assistance in English writing, research, and editing skills. Applicant must enroll in EAP 5323 Academic Research and Writing. Student may enroll in up to 6 credit hours in his/her graduate program.
7.0-7.5	61-68	5.5-5.9	Eligible for admission for the Fall & Spring terms only. Not eligible for a graduate assistantship until ESL requirements are met.	Applicant is required to enroll in ESL 5120, a 9-hour intensive English course (graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis). The student must complete this course prior to registering for courses in his/her graduate program. The student must then enroll in EAP 5323.
6.0-6.5	54-60	4.6-5.4	Eligible for admission for the Fall term only. Not eligible for a graduate assistantship until ESL requirements are met.	Applicant is required to enroll in ESL 5110, an intensive English course (graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis). The student cannot enroll in courses in his/her program until ESL 5110 and ESL 5120 have been successfully completed. The student must then complete ESL 5120 before proceeding to enroll in EAP 5323.
5.5 and below	53 and below	4.5 and below	Not eligible for admission to the Graduate School.	Applicant can enroll in the English Language Institute on a non-credit basis after which he/she can retake the English-language test in preparation for submitting another application to graduate study at MSU.

Academic Advising

After gaining admission to the university, you must contact your assigned advisor to determine the courses most appropriate to take. Before the upcoming semester, your advisor will send an email to your MSU email account, making course recommendations based on your program of study.

Mississippi State University uses email as its official means of communication with all MSU students. Please check your MSU email account (NetID@msstate.edu) daily. Information on setting up your MSU email can be found at the link for student services.