Earning your graduate certificate in instructional design from East Texas A&M will help you prepare to develop engaging learning experiences through various learning modalities.

Fully Online 

Duration

• 6 months to 1 year

Total Credit Hours

• 12 credit hours

Thesis Requirements 

• No thesis required

Foreign Language

• No foreign language credits required

Improve the Learning Process for Others

A well-developed learning experience makes all the difference. You can play a crucial role in this process by earning your graduate certificate in instructional design. 

Our 12-hour, fully online certificate program teaches you to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate a variety of learning modalities. As an instructional designer, your job may include consulting with faculty as they develop classes and course readings. Assisting with lab materials, suggesting learner-friendly language or developing study guides are just a few other ways you can help. Other industries benefit from instructional designers, too. Our program prepares you for careers in private and non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and more. Enroll today to take the next step toward becoming an instructional designer!

Cost

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Semester:  Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Spring 2026

Hours: 6

Residency:  Texas Resident Non-Resident

Tuition And Fees

$2,390 Per Semester

Additional Fees May Apply

• Online courses ($50 per hour)
• Remote locations ($20 per hour)
• Lab fees ($5 – $30 per course)

Program Requirements

Once admitted, you must:

• Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
• Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.