Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate
Residential
Program Overview
Discover all of the skills necessary to develop dynamic, focused training and instruction. This 9-credit graduate certificate will give you the foundation you need to learn best practices for designing engaging learning by using the most current tools and techniques. Focus areas of the curriculum include Learning Theory and Instructional Design and Learning System Design. Students can choose from a variety of electives to personalize and customize their certificate. Credits from the certificate program may be applicable to programs for further graduate study in the field. See the Learning Design and Technology page for related degree programs.
The residential certificate program accepts applications from Purdue University West Lafayette residential graduate students. Any applicant who is not a residential graduate student may apply for the online Instructional Design Graduate Certificate.
Application Deadlines
July 1 is the deadline for Fall applications.
November 15 is the deadline for Spring applications.
March 15 is the deadline for Summer applications.
Program at a Glance
- Major/Department: Curriculum and Instruction
- Research Area: Learning Design and Technology
- Degree Objective: Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
- Program Delivery: Residential
- Does this program lead to licensure? *No, this is a non-licensure program
- Application Deadlines: July 1 (Fall), November 15 (Spring), March 15 (Summer)
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Required Coursework
EDCI 53100 Learning Theory and Instructional Design
Focuses on the theoretical principles that contribute to the field of Instructional Design and how they can be applied to make the process more efficient, effective and appealing.
EDCI 57200 Learning System Design
Design effective learning strategies that are motivating, efficient and effective. Practical aspects of designing instructional learning systems in the classroom and workplace are addressed while completing project work.
EDCI Selective*
- EDCI 51300 Foundations Of Learning Design And Technology
- EDCI 52800 Human Performance Technology
- EDCI 55600 Educational Video Game Design
- EDCI 56000 Educational Technology For Teaching And Learning
- EDCI 56600 Educational Applications Of Multimedia
- EDCI 56400 Integration And Management Of Technology For Learning
- EDCI 56900: Introduction to E-learning (pre-requisite EDCI 57200)
- EDCI 57500 Foundations Of Distance Learning
- EDCI 57700 Strategic Assessment And Evaluation
- EDCI 58800 Motivation And Instructional Design
- EDCI 63300 Instructional Design Project Management
- EDCI 67200 Advanced Practices In Learning Systems Design (pre-requisite EDCI 57200)
*Elective options are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. In some instances, only one elective is offered in each term. Students may need to consider alternative offerings to complete the program in a timely manner
Admissions
In addition to a submitted application (and any applicable application fees paid), the following materials are required for admission consideration, and all completed materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and forwarded on to faculty and the Purdue Graduate School for review.
Application Requirements
Here are the materials required for this application
- 3.0 GPA
- Resume
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
This residential certificate is available as a dual degree option to students already enrolled in a residential graduate degree program at Purdue West Lafayette. If you are not currently pursuing a graduate degree and are interested in this certificate as a standalone option, please visit the page for the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design through Purdue University Online.
How to Apply
When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: Learning Design and Technology
- Please select a Degree Objective: Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
- Primary Course Delivery: Residential
This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu before continuing with program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.
