Instructional Design and Technology (Cert)

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The purpose of the Instructional Design and Technology certificate is to prepare professionals to effectively design instruction, training, and professional development opportunities to support learning and workplace performance across a range of settings that include K-12, higher education, corporate, government, and non-profit organizations. Graduates of the certificate will be prepared to design instruction using instructional technologies, as informed by principles, theories and research. They will learn how to design and plan effective online, blended, and technology-enabled instruction and develop multimedia instructional materials and products; evaluate the effectiveness and intended outcomes (both-short and long-term): and leverage and design instructional technologies for diverse learner populations.

Program Requirements

This program requires 18 credits of graduate coursework.

Required Courses

EDIS 5075 - Online Teaching and Course Design Credits: 3
EDIS 7000 - Introduction to Instructional Design Credits: 3
EDIS 7010 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3
EDIS 7070 - Multimedia Learning Credits: 3
EDIS 7072 - Performance Improvement Credits: 3
EDIS 7076 - Technology, Learning Systems, and Culture Credits: 3

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer in up to three (3) credits of equivalent graduate coursework, provided they attained a minimum of a B- in the course; the coursework is no older than five (5) years at the completion of the certificate; and has been approved by the academic advisor.

Public Professional Licensure Disclosure

UVA participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education without additional regulatory authorization from member states. SARA also provides limited authorization to place students in supervised field experiences. Except for California all U. S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands participate in SARA. Although California does not participate in SARA, it allows students to enroll in out-of-state programs. Additional information is available on the NC-SARA website.

The Instructional Design and Technology Certificate does not lead to licensure in Virginia or any other U.S. state or territory.

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).