Undergraduate Certificate in Instructional Design
Are you passionate about learning and technology? Are you interested in shaping the future of learning? Will your future career involve teaching, training, mentoring, or creating instructional material to improve employee performance? Our Undergraduate Certificate in Instructional Design offers you a unique opportunity to gain essential skills and knowledge to fill all these roles. By adding instructional design expertise to your discipline-specific degree, you will enter the job market with evidence of extra value you can offer your future employer.
In today's digital age, effective instructional design is crucial for creating engaging and impactful learning experiences. Whether you aspire to work in education, corporate training, e-learning development, or just providing training in your organization, our certificate program will equip you with the tools you need to succeed.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of instructional design principles
- Integrating technology for enhanced learning experiences
- Evaluation and assessment techniques
- Collaboration and project management in instructional design
Why Choose Us?
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Flexible online learning options
- Hands-on projects and real-world applications
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the field
Admission
- You have to first be admitted to a bachelor's degree program from OSU.
- Declare the undergraduate certificate with your advisor.
- Earn a grade of "C" or higher for all courses counting toward the certificate.
- Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 for all courses counting toward the certificate.
Certificate Highlights
- Instructional designers draw on best practices from education, design, psychology, systems theory, and creative writing to create effective, engaging, online or face-to-face learning experiences.
- Instructional design skills are needed in all areas of the economy - business, industry, healthcare, government, and education.
- This 16-credit fully online program complements any undergraduate major.
This certificate program is ideal for students and professionals looking to advance their careers in education, training, or related fields. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to enhance your existing skill set, our program will empower you to become a proficient instructional designer.
Take the first step and enroll in our Undergraduate Certificate in Instructional Design today and embark on a path towards transforming learning through innovation and creativity!