Instructional Design
Description
Instructional Design is for students interested in the theory, practice, and design of instructional content for many modes of delivery. This program will provide the theoretical and practical foundations for the development and design of instruction and training applicable to the higher education industry, corporate training delivery, or hosting subject specific workshops. Pedagogical theory will be coupled with module and course development to apply and demonstrate principles appropriate to the education of a quantified learner demographic. This program is delivered fully online which will allow students to analyze the requirements, design elements, and structure of courses built using the instructional design principles they will be learning.
Entry Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
- Grade 12 English: ENG4 (C) or ENG4 (U)
- Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the prerequisite course, its equivalent or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credit (see Academic Upgrading).
- ESL934. To determine placement in this course, you must complete the ELL100.
- DES701 Instructional Design Principles
- DES702 Digital Pedagogy
- DES703 Course Design for Hybrid Delivery
- DES704 Alignment and Assessment Strategies
- DES705 Quality Assurance and Course Evaluation
- DES706 Project Management for Instructional Designers
- DES707 Collaborative Frameworks: Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- DES708 Special Topics in Online Course Design
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is not available for this program.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code: DES
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.