Instructional Design Certificate

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The Certificate in Instructional Design provides preparation in the principles and strategies of instructional design to enhance the competence of practitioners in designing effective and efficient instruction and training for students and employees in schools, government agencies, and private businesses.

Admission Requirements

Students may apply to the certificate program, or complete the certificate as part of a Master's program, with approval from the program advisor. Application and all supporting materials should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11010, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1010. Materials required for admission are dependent upon the program of study. Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies by email at graduate.studies@wku.edu or by phone at 270-745-2446 to learn more.

Certificate Program Requirements (12 hours)

The curriculum for the Certificate in Instructional Design includes 9 hours of required courses and one 3 hour restricted elective, for a total of 12 hours.

Required courses (9 hrs.):
      ID 570 Principles of Instructional Design
      ID 573 Instructional Performance and Task Analysis
      ID 577 Management of Instructional Systems

Elective ID or other related course with advisor’s approval (3 hrs.):
      ID 581 Ethical and Legal Issues in Instructional Design
      ID 583 Training Materials
      ID 585 Distance Delivery Systems
      ID 587 Issues and Problems in Instructional Design
      ID 595 Advanced Instructional Design Studio

Course Descriptions

ID 570    Principles of Instructional Design.  3 hrs.
Overview of principles of instructional design with consideration of historical development, professional terminology, relevant learning theories, contemporary learning systems, instructional design models and processes.

ID 573    Instructional Performance and Task Analysis 3 hrs. Prerequisites/corequisites: ID 570 or approval of instructor. Analysis of contexts and classification of instructional goals by performance and task domains.  Strategies for analysis of task sequences required for identification of subordinate skills including hierarchical, procedural, cluster, and integrated techniques.

ID 577    Management of Instructional Systems 3 hrs. Prerequisites/corequisites: ID 570 or approval of instructor. Overview of the management of instructional design projects in the context of instructional systems design. Topics include project management, instructional design and knowledge management tools for instructional delivery platforms.

ID 581    Ethical and Legal Issues in Instructional Design 3 hrs. Prerequisites, co-requisites: None. An exploration of the legal and ethical aspects of instructional design and use of media within public and private organizations.  Analysis of ethical/legal issues to specific practice.

ID 583    Training Materials  3 hrs.  Prerequisites/corequisites: None. The application of basic instructional design principles and communication strategies to the preparation of relevant instructional modules and manuals for end-users.  Emphasis on transportability of ID materials and documentation.

ID 585    Distance Delivery Systems 3 hrs.  Prerequisites: None. Distance education critical concepts and issues, including theoretical foundations and current practice, are addressed. Course will explore distance learning technologies and models and engage in program development and evaluation.

ID 587    Issues and Problems in Instructional Design 3 hrs. Prerequisites/corequisites: None.
History of instructional design, major contributors, ID theorists; issues and trends likely to impact the field, and professional organizations.

ID 595    Advanced Instructional Design Studio 3 hrs. Prerequisites, co-requisites, and/or special requirements:  ID 590 or instructor permission.  Development and application of an authentic professional quality product under the supervision of a faculty member.

Department Contact Information

Phone: 270-745-5173 or 888-4WKUWEB
Email: learn.online@wku.edu
Web: http://www.wku.edu/online/IDcertificate.html