Program: Instructional Games and Simulations Certificate
Program Description
Graduate Certificate for Instructional Games and Simulations
The Graduate Certificate for Instructional Games and Simulations (IGS) prepares students to utilize computer games and simulations for learning. The program is designed to prepare adults with interests in teaching, training or other types of instruction to understand the design and development of instructional games or simulations. Students learn key relevant learning theory and tools for assessing the effectiveness of games and simulations.
This program is administered through The Tseng College. It is entirely funded by student fees and is offered in the cohort format.
Program Requirements
EDUC 601 Introduction to Instructional Games and Simulations (3)
EDUC 602 Introduction to Game Scripting and Development (3)
EDUC 603 Instructional Games and Simulations II (3)
EDUC 604 Assessing Learning from Educational Media (3)
EDUC 605 Instructional Games and Simulations (1-1-1)
Total Units for the Certificate: 15
Contact
Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
Chair: Alberto Restori
Education (ED) 1218
(818) 677-2599
epcdept@csun.edu