This 15-credit program is designed to enhance skills in and knowledge of instructional technology. The program may be used as a springboard to further career goals, to receive additional training in a career, or to prepare for a master's or Ph.D. program in instructional technology. This certificate program provides a unique opportunity to experience instructional technology at a leading program.

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Systems Technology is NOT the equivalent of a state teaching license nor preparation to earn a teaching license.

If you choose to purse a master's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements.  Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the master's program.

For more information regarding this certificate program, please the Department of Instructional Systems Technology at istdept@indiana.edu.

Required Courses (9 cr.)

• R511 Instructional Technology Foundations (3 cr.)
• R521 Instructional Design and Development (3 cr.)
• R561 Evaluation and Change in the Instructional Development Process (3 cr.)

Producaton Course (3 cr.)

Choose one of the following production courses (based on prior production experience):

• R541 Instructional Development and Production Process I (3 cr.) (prerequisite: R521)
• R547 Computer-Mediated Learning (3 cr.) (prerequisite: R541 or equivalent experience)

Elective Courses (3 cr.)

Choose one of the follwing courses:

• R519 Effective Writing for Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
• R547 Computer-Mediated Learning (3 cr.) (prerequisite: R541 or equivalent experience)
• R626 Instructional Strategies and Tactics (prerequisite : R521)