Curriculum and Certificates
IDLT Masters Program
On your way to earning the degree, you’ll be able to personalize your program by choosing to earn three of four possible in-demand certificates.
Each certificate is comprised of three courses-all designed by experts in the field for aspiring or current learning professionals to prepare you for the wide-ranging roles and demands commonly associated with the field of technology-rich instructional design.
In each course you will have opportunities to engage with leaders in the field around current trends in instructional design and learning technology and practice using strategic decision making in case-based learning. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’re learning in real-world projects-all providing evidence to your future employer that you’re not only ready to create engaging learning experiences, but demonstrating that you’re ready to step forward to lead the way in this dynamic field.
Knowing how to design learning experiences in today’s world (whether it be in higher education, K12, healthcare, or business) is no easy task. It requires having a full understanding of instructional design theories, practices, models, and learner needs.
- EDFOUND 701: Introduction to Instructional Design and Learning Technologies
- EDFOUND 702: Designing for Digital Learning--Theories and Models
- EDFOUND 703: Designing Digital Learning in the Field
More than ever emerging technologies change the way do things and this is no different in learning. Courses in this certificate will give students key skills in understanding current trends (as well as how to keep up with trends), research skills to explore effectiveness of learning technologies, and experience working with emerging learning technologies.
- EDFOUND 711: Current Trends in Learning and Emerging Technology
- EDFOUND 712: Research Methods to Support Learning Technology Exploration
- EDFOUND 713: Working With and Evaluating Emerging Learning Technologies
From courses in higher education to training at businesses, many places are focused on growing digital learning. To do this effectively they need qualified instructional design and learning technology professionals who can plan and produce dynamic, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
- EDFOUND 726: Planning Effective Learning Experiences
- EDFOUND 727: Producing Effective Learning Experiences
- EDFOUND 728: Producing Learning Experiences in the Field
As online courses and training continues to grow, individuals are needed to develop programs, lead units, and navigate the support of organizational technology change. These courses will focus on helping students to develop new programs and initiatives, prepare for leading learning technology units, and lead change in an organization.
- EDFOUND 751: Leading Learning Technology Programs and Initiatives
- EDFOUND 752: Learning Technology Unit Leadership
- EDFOUND 753: Leading and Navigating Organizational Technology Change