Required Courses

EDIN 600

Adult Learning

This course explores adult learning strategies and the latest theories in andragogy. Students learn the framework necessary to meet the needs of learning professionals throughout their career as an instructional designer. The focus of this course includes teaching adults in the digital age, discussing current trends in training materials, as well as identifying the latest theories of teaching adult learners. Student’s design and develop training materials, educational activities, and professional development materials that increase the adult learner’s motivation to learn.
3 Credits

EDIN 623

Foundations of Instructional Design

Teaches students to design instructional activities that are consistent with curriculum goals, based on accepted pedagogy and effective in helping students synthesize information in a meaningful way. Students explore the foundational theories of learning and investigate models of instructional design. The focus is on the process of learning, the instructional plan, the technologies that support this process, and the many ways that teaching and learning effectiveness can be assessed.
3 Credits

EDIN 673

Designing Online Instruction

This course is required for Corporate Track students and can be used as an elective for Certification Students. It teaches instructional design as a creative process that uses a variety of strategies to address the unique needs of learners. To architect highly effective online learning experiences, participants will focus on such topics as project planning, content expertise, communication skills, and current technologies to design relevant learning experiences. Students will synthesize content, evaluate new technologies, and develop learning solutions that best meet the needs of a diverse audience. As a culminating project, students will create, implement and evaluate a short online course about an engaging topic of their choice.
3 Credits

EDIN 690

Internship in Instructional Technology /practical experience in instructional Technology

This project course provides candidates with an opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Instructional Technology by designing an innovative instructional design project and training within the corporate field. Additionally, students will gain insight into career alternatives, assess their interests and abilities in Instructional Technology, learn to appreciate work and its function, build a record of work experience, and develop communication, interpersonal and other critical skills necessary for job success. A minimum of 160 hours of work is required for successful completion of the course.
Prerequisites: EDIN 600, EDIN 623 and EDIN 673.
3 Credits

Not ready for a Master's Degree?

The Micro-Credential in Instructional Design and Distance Learning provides an introduction to graduate level studies in Instructional Technology. Students who successfully complete the micro-credential have the option to enroll in the Graduate School of Technology and continue to get their Master’s degree in Instructional Technology. To obtain the Instructional Technology Master’s degree these students would only have to successfully complete the remaining seven courses in the Master’s in Instructional Technology.

We can help you build your career goals!

By earning this micro-credential, you will be better equipped to navigate the challenges of remote and distance learning and will have a competitive advantage in the job market.

Whether you are a recent college graduate looking to enter the field of instructional design, or a career changer interested in exploring new opportunities, Touro GST's Micro-Credential in Instructional Design and Distance Learning is the perfect program to help you achieve your goals.

For additional information on the Touro GST's Micro-Credential in Instructional Design and Distance Learning, please contact payam.bina@touro.edu