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Instructional Design, Certificate


Instructional Design (0418)


  • Certificate
  • Education & Behavioral Science
  • Teacher Education, School of

Overview

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.

The curriculum for the Certificate in Instructional Design includes 6 hours of required courses and 6 hours of restricted electives, for a total of 12 hours.

The curriculum for all Instructional Design courses is modularized (except ID 560| and ID 570|).  A student must demonstrate proficiency in each module. All courses will be offered for 3 hours credit (except for Special Topics and Practicum).

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Required Courses
ID 560Instructional Design Foundations3
ID 570Systematic Instructional Design3
Electives
Select two courses from the following: 16
ID 575
Special Topics in Instructional Design
ID 590
Practicum in Instructional Design
ID 572
Improvement Analysis in the Workplace
ID 577
Management of Instructional Systems
ID 583
Training Design and Development
ID 585
Distance Education Opportunities and Challenges
ID 587
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design
ID 588
Multimedia Design
Other related course with advisor's approval
Total Hours12
1

 No more than 3 hours between ID 575 and ID 590.

Modality: This program is 100% online

 

 


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Western Kentucky University does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program.  

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