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.

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 52800, Human Performance Technology (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 55201, AI Integration in Education (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56000, Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 55600 Educational Video Game Design (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56400, Integration and Management of Computers in Education (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 57500, Foundations of Online and Blended Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 63300, Instructional Design Project Management (3 credit hours)
• EDPS 53300 Introduction to Educational Research I: Methodology (3 credit hours)

*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

Applications are considered complete and ready for admission consideration if the application is submitted (including all required materials) and the application fee is paid by 11:59PM EST on the day of the application deadline.

We encourage prospective students to submit an application and pay the application fee a minimum of 7 business days in advance of the deadline, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Our office will begin processing applications only after the application fee is paid. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline may be considered, upon completion, for admission to a future term.

This residential certificate is available as a concurrent program option to students already enrolled in a residential graduate degree program at Purdue – West Lafayette. Other applicants may apply for the online Instructional Design Graduate Certificate.

Full-time, Purdue-West Lafayette employees who are interested in online classes should review the online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, including the Cost tab for information about potential employee discounts. 

Admission Requirements

Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the admission requirements and required materials listed below.

• A completed bachelor’s degree is required for admission to this program.
• International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

Please submit the following required materials with your graduate application:

• Resume
• Current, unofficial Purdue University transcript
• If applying from a department other than Curriculum and Instruction, a Form 18 (Concurrent Graduate Program Request) must be submitted. Applicants may fill out the top portion of the form, sign, and upload with their graduate application (or email to edgrad@purdue.edu).  

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: Graduate Certificate
  • Please select a Degree Objective: Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
  • Primary Course Delivery: Residential