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
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

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