Instructional Design
The Instructional Design certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply modern technology in both higher educational course design and online training settings.
Contact Information
Ann Musgrove
Associate Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Location: ED 47 - 319
Campus: Boca
Incorporate current technologies into instruction or training. Our fully online certificate in Instructional Design allows you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to apply modern technology in both higher educational course design and online training settings. Through our program, you will gain applied skills in instructional design, distance learning, and instructional technology to engage students and create web based and multimedia instructional content. Classes in the certificate can be applied to the masters in Instructional Technology.
Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in the Instructional Design Certificate. Your first step is to fill out an internal application that allows us to connect with you and provide you with updates.
The Certificate in Instructional Design provides an opportunity for students to earn a 12- credit master's certificate. This program incorporates current technologies into instruction or training and allows you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to apply modern technology in both higher educational course design and online training settings. Through our program, you will gain applied skills in instructional design, distance learning, and instructional technology to engage students and create web based and multimedia instructional content. Classes taken for the ID Certificate may be applied toward the Master's in Instructional Technology, meeting the 1/3 non-degree seeking limit of the total degree. If you have questions about any of the course work before being admitted, please contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at dci@fau.edu.
Once you are accepted, register for our courses. A bachelor's degree in any area is the only requirement to apply.
FOUR REQUIRED COURSES: |
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| EME 6458 Distance Learning Theory and Practice (FALL TERM) |
| EME 6209 Self-Regulated Learning Systems (FALL TERM) |
| EME 6051 Models of Learning and Instruction (SPRING TERM) |
| EME 6601 Instructional Design (SPRING TERM) |
Possible Career Paths with an Instructional Technology Certificate
- Higher Education Settings: Instructional designer or instructional support (Entry Level Knowledge: Best with a bachelor’s degree in any area.)
- Business/Corporate Settings: Trainer & Instructional Designer (Entry Level Knowledge: Best with a bachelor’s degree in any area)
- Pathway into the Master of Instructional Technology!
How to Apply
First step
- Fill out internal application at Enrollment Request
Second step
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Are you currently enrolled in an FAU graduate program?
- Consult with your advisor and register for our courses.
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If you are not currently in an FAU graduate program:
- Apply here as a non-degree student
- Once you are accepted, register for our courses