Graduate Certificate in Online Instructional Design and Technology
A Career-Building Advantage
Carlow University’s new graduate-level program in Online Instructional Design and Technology meets a rapidly growing demand for designers of e-learning. We offer two degree options: a Graduate Certificate and a full Master's degree. Carlow’s program provides students with the hands-on experience they’ll need to succeed—preparing them to design, develop, and implement instructional tools, programs, and materials. National workforce data indicates that the job outlook in this field will increase by 7 percent over the next 10 years.
Students gain real-world training from e-learning experts that will prepare them for careers in teaching or in industry. Sample careers include:
- Business Development Manager
- Instructional Consultant, Content Designer, or Technologist
- Interface and Multimedia Designer
- IT and Computer Training Manager
- Learning Coordinator
- Learning Services Manager
- Learning Systems Analyst
- Learning Technologist
Apply now. Classes begin in Fall 2017. And space is limited.
Graduate Certificate in Online Instructional Design and Technology
- Six online courses
- Number of credits: 18
- Courses can be used as Continuing Education (CEU) credit required in education and in industry
- Unique, competitively-priced program - only $7,000 for the entire Certificate
- No GRE or GMAT required
- click here to read our gainful employment disclosure for this certificate
Instructional Design Certification Curriculum
- Introduction to Instructional Design for Online Teaching
- Analysis of Learner Characteristics and Content
- Instructional Methods in Digital Environments
- Technologies for Designing Effective Instruction
- Implementation of technologies for learning
- Assessment in the Digital Environment
Master's Degree in Online Instructional Design and Technology
Program Details
Overview
Carlow's Masters in Online Instructional Design and Technology
(IDT) meets the technology training and education needs of the 21st
century. Candidates from all professional backgrounds are
encouraged to apply to the program. The master's degree in IDT
exceeds preparation expectations of the industry, and offers
preparation in instructional design, technology for training or
education, leadership of instructional technology departments,
project and design teams or administrative settings. The degree
offers an optional Pennsylvania Department of Education
Instructional Technologist Specialist certification for candidates
wishing to broaden into K-12 or higher education settings. The
certification can be earned with or without initial teacher
certification. Our online instructional design program was designed
with significant input from experts and educational leaders who are
experts in the field, and in industry.
Education Programs Admission
Requirements
Students entering the Graduate Online Instructional Design and
Technology Program should have an interest in designing and
developing engaging learning environments including those in
digital formats. Students must possess and baccalaureate degree and
have earned a GPA of 3.0 or above. Due to the online nature of the
courses, students should have access to reliable Internet
connection and the supporting technologies.
Curriculum
Graduate Certificate in Online
Instructional Design and Technologies with certification as PA
Instructional Technology Specialist
Fall Semester
ITS 710 Introduction to Instructional Design for Online Teaching, 3 credits
ITS 720 Technologies for Designing Effective
Instruction, 3 credits
ITS 730 Implementation of Technologies for
Learning, 3 credits
Spring Semester
ITS 740 Analysis of Learner Characteristics and
Content, 3 credits
ITS 750 Instructional Methods in Digital
Environments, 3 credits
ITS 760 Assessment in the Digital Environment: Validating
Learning, 3 credits
Summer Semester
SPED 712 Foundations of Special
Education, 3 credits
Fall Semester
SPED 736 Instructional Strategies for Subject
Areas, 3 credits
MBA 752 Advances in IT & IT
Management, 3 credits
Spring Semester
ED 727 Teaching English Language Learners, 3 credits
*SPED 760 Communication and Technologies in Special
Education,
3 credits
Summer Semester
ED 795 Internship in Instructional Technology, 3 credits
Certification
Pennsylvania K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist
Certification
Candidates who complete the Graduate Online Instructional Design
and Technology Program can apply the 18 course credits to earn the
Pennsylvania K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist
certification. Additional courses for the ITS program include 3
credits in IT management, 9 credits in special education, 3 credits
in English Language Learners and an Instructional Technology
Internship.
For more information, please contact Rachael Afolabi Royes, Dean of Online and Digital Learning roafolabi@carlow.edu; 412.578.6244
If you'd like to learn more about our Instructional Design and Technology program, let us know!
Online Instructional Design and Technology