Instructional Design Certificate
Online
12 major credits
*
1 year
Program Highlights & Benefits
Classes held in convenient online format
1 year completion time, including holiday breaks
One course completed every 8 weeks
Transfer credits considered
Program Overview
Concordia University Chicago’s Instructional Design certificate program is designed to meet the needs of professionals hoping to explore the field of instructional design for corporate, higher-ed, and PK-12 settings. The courses target core areas in the field including theoretical foundations, social learning, and managing the instructional design process.
Program Objectives
- Develop an understanding of foundational theories and strategies in the field of Instructional Design and Technology.
- Develop skills needed to engage in formal instructional design.
Areas of Study
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
| IDT-6100 | Foundations of Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| IDT-6200 | Social Computing | 3 |
| IDT-6300 | Instructional Strategies for Learning Technologies | 3 |
| IDT-6400 | Needs Assessment and Task Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Note
This is not a licensure or endorsement program, but students who complete the program will be eligible for a Concordia University Chicago Certificate in Instructional Design.
This is only an introduction of the program. You are responsible to review the Graduate Catalog for program details.
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