Office: University College Student Support Center
Mail Code: 2211 S. Josephine St., Denver, CO 80208
Phone: 303-871-2291, 800-347-2042
Email: ucolsupport@du.edu
Web Site: www.universitycollege.du.edu
From curriculum development to technology integration, planning and analysis to implementation and evaluation, the instructional design strategies and skills learned in this program will fully equip you to meet the diverse needs of adult learners. You'll build critical competencies in instructional design while cultivating an inclusive mindset and design approach. This graduate program is ideal for aspiring or current instructional design professionals working in higher education, corporations, and government or non-profit organizations who want to advance careers and foster best practices centered on equity.
This program prepares students to:
- Apply contemporary adult learning theories, models, and principles to learning situations using effective instructional design strategies.
- Create inclusive learning experiences by applying research-based practices in creating assessments, content, and learning activities to align with diverse learner needs and instructional goals.
- Plan for the use of technology-supported learning design by evaluating the course outcomes and modalities, technology availability, support systems, and instructor expertise.
- Evaluate the implementation of instructional designs to assess effectiveness and determine potential interventions.
- Apply skills in theory, research, data collection, and critical thinking to employ effective instructional design practices.
Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Forge innovative paths to best engage adult learners through inclusive design in the digital age with this master’s degree concentration offered entirely online. As you develop critical competencies within instructional design, you’ll also cultivate an inclusive mindset and best practices related to instructional strategies, assessment, and interventions. Whether leading instructional design within higher education, government, or corporations, you’ll gain hands-on practice in andragogy, learner-centered design, and research to ensure the diverse needs of adult learners of all types are met.
This degree prepares students to do the following:
- Analyze the impact of adult learning theories on instructional strategies.
- Determine measurable learning outcomes based on identified learning needs.
- Develop inclusive learning materials, activities, and assessments with available resources and considering the diverse needs of learners.
- Create technology modules to meet organizational goals and user needs.
- Develop strategies for examining assessment data and other measures of the student learning experience to refine design practices.
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Uncover innovative paths to effectively engage adult learners with a graduate certificate in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design offered entirely online. In this certificate program, you’ll gain hands-on experience in instructional design, from creating engaging multi-media content to providing evaluations. With a curriculum centered on equity, the program helps you develop an inclusive mindset to best serve diverse adult learners. Gain insight into adult learning theories, instructional strategies, and inclusive assessment through learner-centered design.
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Uncover innovative paths to effectively engage adult learners with a certificate in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design offered entirely online. In this certificate program, you’ll gain hands-on experience in instructional design, from creating engaging multi-media content to providing evaluations. With a curriculum centered on equity, the program helps you develop an inclusive mindset to best serve diverse adult learners. Gain insight into adult learning theories, instructional strategies, and inclusive assessment through learner-centered design.
Master’s Degree Program
Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4000 | Strategic Planning for Accessible Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4203 | Adult Learning Strategies and Theories | 4 |
| IDT 4010 | Curricular Development and Program Assessment for Adult Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4910 | Research Practices and Applications | 4 |
| IDT 4920 | Portfolio Capstone | 4 |
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4150 | Project Management and Stakeholder Communication | 4 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
Minimum number of credits required: 48
Students will work with their Academic Advisor to determine the best set of courses to choose for their electives.
Graduate Certificate Program
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4150 | Project Management and Stakeholder Communication | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
Minimum number of credits required: 24
Students will work with their Academic Advisor to determine the best set of courses to choose for their electives.
Specialized Graduate Certificate Program
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Master's Degree Admission
Degree and GPA Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
- Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
- Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:
- Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80 with minimum of 20 on each sub-score
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 on each band score
- Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176
- Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115 with individual subscore minimum of 105 for Literacy, Comprehension, and Conversation and minimum subscore of 95 for Production
English Conditional Admission: No, this program does not offer English Conditional Admission.
Certificate Admission
Degree and GPA Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
- Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master’s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
- Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements
The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:
- Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80 with minimum of 20 on each sub-score
- Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 on each band score
- Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176
- Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115 with individual subscore minimum of 105 for Literacy, Comprehension, and Conversation and minimum subscore of 95 for Production.
English Conditional Admission: No, this program does not offer English Conditional Admission.
Master’s Degree Program
Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4000 | Strategic Planning for Accessible Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4203 | Adult Learning Strategies and Theories | 4 |
| IDT 4010 | Curricular Development and Program Assessment for Adult Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4910 | Research Practices and Applications | 4 |
| IDT 4920 | Portfolio Capstone | 4 |
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4150 | Project Management and Stakeholder Communication | 4 |
| Total Credits | 48 |
Minimum number of credits required: 48
Students will work with their Academic Advisor to determine the best set of courses to choose for their electives.
Graduate Certificate Program
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology with a Concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| IDT 4150 | Project Management and Stakeholder Communication | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
Minimum number of credits required: 24
Students will work with their Academic Advisor to determine the best set of courses to choose for their electives.
Specialized Graduate Certificate Program
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| IDT 4100 | E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice | 4 |
| IDT 4120 | E-Learning: Multimedia Application | 4 |
| IDT 4130 | Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design | 4 |
| IDT 4140 | Universal Design for Learning | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
