College of Education International Programs

Preparing Students to Teach and Lead in a Diverse, Globally Connected World

It has never been more important for educators and other professionals engaged in the field of education to be globally conscious and equipped to instill global competency in their own students. Through engagement with international students, institutional partnerships, on-campus international programming, study abroad opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students, and research with visiting scholars, we prepare globally conscious citizens, teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who are ready to confront the global challenges and embrace the worldwide possibilities of our time.

News

  • New Initiative Brings Asian American Authors to Champaign Schools

    May 17, 2021, 13:00 by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette Media
    In a virtual visit to University Primary School on Friday, a Chinese American author read from her latest picture book and shared how she grappled with feeling different growing up in a small Ohio town.
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  • In-Demand Endorsement Trains Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals

    Oct 14, 2020, 14:43 by Tom Hanlon
    The need for a bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement has never been greater in the state of Illinois, and the College of Education is helping to fulfill that need through a fully online endorsement program for practicing teachers.
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  • Resilience in Education: Reflections from Studying Abroad in New Zealand

    Feb 12, 2020, 16:33 by Asmaa Elsayed & Ashley Lawrence, College of Education
    In summer 2019, Education at Illinois’ Office of International Programs partnered with the University of Canterbury to launch its first study abroad program in New Zealand. Asmaa Elsayed, PhD student in Global Studies in Education, led the first New Zealand study abroad experience for Illinois students.
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Events

Instructional Design Programs Information Session - Education at Illinois, Online Programs

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Join us for an engaging online information session about the Instructional Design Programs offered through the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This session will highlight three fully online programs: the Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate, the Instructional Design, Management and Leadership Graduate Certificate, and the Instructional Design, Technology, and Organization Ed.M. These programs are designed for educators, professionals, and leaders interested in designing effective learning experiences across educational and organizational settings.

Date & Time
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time

Presenters
Program Faculty and Online Programs Staff

Location
Online via Zoom

Register Online
Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link upon registration.

Sponsor
Office of Online Programs

What You’ll Learn During the Session

  • Overview of the Instructional Design program offerings
  • Key differences and pathways between the MasterTrack Certificate, Graduate Certificate, and Ed.M.
  • Eligibility and admission requirements
  • Curriculum structure and course topics
  • Program formats and learning experiences
  • Career applications and advancement opportunities

Program Overview

Instructional Design Programs
These fully online programs prepare professionals to design, implement, and evaluate effective learning experiences in a variety of settings, including education, corporate training, nonprofit organizations, and government. Coursework emphasizes learning theory, instructional design strategies, technology integration, and leadership in learning organizations. The programs are designed to support flexible, career-focused learning for working professionals. 

Who Should Attend

  • K–12 educators and instructional leaders
  • Higher education faculty and staff
  • Learning and development professionals
  • Corporate trainers and HR professionals
  • Nonprofit and government program leaders
  • Anyone interested in instructional design and learning technologies

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account prior to the session.

All event times are listed in Central Time.

College of Education International Programs
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960