Instructional Design Graduate Certificate►

College: Education and Human Performance	Degree: CRT
Department: Educational and Human Sciences	Option: N/A
Program Websites: http://education.ucf.edu/insttech/

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design prepares educators, instructional designers, and human resource and training specialists in corporate, industry, and educational settings to design training, professional development, or other instructional materials.

The certificate provides an opportunity for study and professional training and development of the design and development skills necessary to become an instructional designer in varied fields. The certificate requires substantial independent thinking and emphasis is placed on the cultivation of scholarly attitudes and methods.

Please note: Instructional Design Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.

UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.

Curriculum

All courses are taught online and many will also be offered on a flexible schedule at the Orlando campus. The Instructional Design graduate certificate requires five courses (15 credit hours total).

Total Credit Hours Required: 15 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree

Required Courses: 15 Credit Hours

EME 6613 - Instructional System Design 3 Credit Hours
EME 6226 - Instructional Development and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
EME 6607 - Planned Change in Instructional Technology 3 Credit Hours
EME 6507 - Multimedia for Education and Training 3 Credit Hours
EME 6705 - Administration of Instructional Systems 3 Credit Hours

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Application Deadlines

Instructional Design Graduate Certificate	*Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Domestic Applicants		Jul 1	Dec 1	Apr 1
International Applicants
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.

Contact Info

Graduate Program

Richard Hartshorne PhD
Associate Professor
richard.hartshorne@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-1861
ED 223-H

Graduate Admissions

Christina Dabrowski
gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2766
Millican Hall 230
Online Application
Graduate Admissions

Mailing Address

UCF College of Graduate Studies
Millican Hall 230
PO Box 160112
Orlando, FL 32816-0112

Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233