The Instructional Design Certificate is a 12-graduate credit program that includes three required courses (totaling 9 credits) and one 3-credit elective course. A complete list of courses is listed below. For a full description of the courses, please review the Iowa State University course catalog.
Required Courses
- EDUC 503 – Designing Effective Learning Environments
- EDUC 507 – Principles and Practices of Distance Learning
- EDUC 603 – Advanced Learning Environments Design (EDUC 503 prerequisite)
Elective Courses
Choose one of the courses listed below to complete the certificate:
- EDUC 501 – Foundations of Digital Learning
- EDUC 504 – Evaluating Digital Learning Environments
- EDUC 505 – Using Technology in Learning and Teaching
- EDUC 511 – Technology Diffusion, Leadership, and Change
- EDUC 512 – Research Trends in Digital Learning
- EDUC 610 – Digital Learning in Teacher Education