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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Certificate in Instructional Design Level 1 (online only)


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The Certificate in Instructional Design Level 1 is for those interested in learning the basics of instructional design to improve their chances of career advancement or seek a new career, but do not want or need to pursue a master’s degree. All courses are transferrable to the CSUF MSIDT program.

Admission Requirements


  • Hold a baccalaureate from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Minimum 2.5 grade-point average in the last 60 semester units attempted
  • For international students from countries where English is not the official language: TOEFL score of 575 (CSUF score is 550)

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