Instructional Design & Development Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Instructional Design & Development Graduate Certificate equips individuals with the skills to excel in training and instructional roles in various settings. The program offers a blend of theory and practice, preparing students for real-world scenarios. Completed entirely online, it targets professionals seeking to enhance their skillset in instructional design and media-related competencies. Graduates can pursue careers as training specialists or continue their education towards a Master's in Instructional Technology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Instructional Design & Development Graduate Certificate is a program designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to excel in training and instructional roles within various settings, including business, industry, government, military, and medical education. This program caters to those seeking to enhance their professional development in the field of instructional design and media-related competencies.

Objectives:

• Develop instructional design skills for those interested in working as training specialists.
• Provide a focused and effective means to gain expertise in instructional design.

Program Description:

• Offers a blend of theory and practice to prepare individuals for real-world instructional design scenarios.
• May be completed entirely online, making it suitable for students with busy schedules.
• Targets individuals aiming to design training programs in higher education, business, industry, government, or military settings.

Teaching:

• Faculty are described as "engaged and accessible," emphasizing student-centered learning.
• Program incorporates hands-on, experiential learning to enhance practical application of skills.

Careers:

• Career pathways include training specialist roles in various industries.
• Provides a foundation for pursuing a Master’s in Instructional Technology.

Other:

• The program is housed within the Department of Learning Technologies, Design & School Library Media.
• The graduate certificate program is offered in collaboration with the Ed Tech center, which is described as "innovative, state-of-art."
• Completion of coursework from this graduate certificate can be applied towards a Master’s in Instructional Technology.