Certificate in Training Systems Development
The minimal requirement for completion is 18 units. Based on individual student needs, background and interests, the department may require some students to complete more than 18 units for the award of the certificate. Students are required to take 9 units of core requirements and 9 units of electives. The selection of electives are based on student interest and needs and done with the advice of an advisor.
Required Courses
Based on individual assessment, students may meet the department's prerequisites by experience or cognate courses at other universities. If they lack the prerequisite skills or knowledge, students may have to complete certain courses from the following list. These courses meet the prerequisite requirements in computer literacy for the award of the Master's Degree. The units cannot be applied toward the Master's Degree.
Upon completion of prerequisites or during the first year of study, all students must take one of the following courses:
Instructional Systems Design
Design and Management of Training Projects
Students choose 9 units of electives. Since the Certificate is focused on Training Design and Development, it is strongly suggested that students choose from that group. However, the choice of electives will depend on the students' interest, needs, and background.
When all requirements have been met, each student may request the certificate from the chair of Instructional Technologies. At the time of the request, the student must provide the chair with transcripts indicating satisfactory completion of all certificate requirements. The chair will then initiate issuance of a certificate. The Certificate will be signed by the chair and the dean of the Graduate Division. Award of the Certificate will be entered on the student's transcript.
