Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

College of Education and Human Performance

Dr. Sherri Theaker, Interim Dean

Dr. Richard Whitehead, Chair of the Department of Graduate Teaching and Learning, [e-mail]

The Instructional Design Certificate will teach professionals from diverse industries the skills needed to effectively plan, create, and deliver face-to-face, online and blended learning experiences. The 12-credit program is specifically designed for those individuals holding a 4-year degree from an accredited institution of higher education who wish to continue their education at the graduate level but do not necessarily want to earn a graduate degree. The curriculum will provide a solid foundation in instructional design theories, methodologies, and technologies. Overall, participants will learn how to analyze learning needs, design engaging learning experiences, and evaluate the effectiveness of a design project.

Program Requirements:

To earn the certificate, students would be required to complete the following courses:

· IDL 501, Foundations of Instructional Design – 3 credit hours

· IDL 502, Instructional Design Across Industry – 3 credit hours

· IDL 510, Instructional Design for Learner Engagement – 3 credit hours

· IDL 511, Authoring Tools and Teaching Technology – 3 credit hours

Admission Requirements

For admission to WLU’s Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, the following requirements must be met:

1. Completed admissions application.
2. Official transcripts of any bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a 2.5 GPA.

International Student Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit:

1. Proof of English Proficiency: Please submit one of the following test results that has been completed within the past three years: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Minimum acceptable scores 595 (paper test), 195 (computer based test) or 70 (internet test) for graduate study or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) – The minimum acceptable score is 82% for graduate study or a minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for graduate study.
2. Credit Certification: Have all your coursework and credits from institutions outside of the United States evaluated by a credential evaluation service provider [e.g., World Education Services (WES), Global Credential Evaluators (GCE), Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), etc.]
3. Proof of Financial Support: Submit adequate documentation of financial support for one academic year (nine months). [e.g., official bank statement, sponsorship award letters, scholarship awards, Affidavit of Support (DHS Form I-134), etc.]
4. Copy of your ID page in your passport
5. Immunization shot records

Graduation Requirements Coursework

Requirements List

IDL 501	Foundations of Instructional Design	3
IDL 502	Instructional Design Across Industry	3
IDL 510	Instructional Design for Learner Engagement	3
IDL 511	Authoring Tools and Teaching Technology	3