AI Assisted Learning and Instruction

Graduate Certificate
18 Credit Hours

This program is offered by the School of Education and is available online (asynchronous).

For information on the general requirements for a certificate, see Certificate Program Policies and Procedures under the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in AI-Assisted Learning and Instruction prepares educators and learning professionals to design, facilitate, and evaluate AI-enhanced learning experiences across online, on-ground, and hybrid environments. The program integrates principles from the learning sciences, digital pedagogy, instructional design, creativity studies, and emerging learning technologies, with a focused emphasis on the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and training contexts. 

Designed for educators, corporate trainers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, and workshop facilitators, the certificate emphasizes applied instructional practice and real-world problem solving. Students develop practical skills in AI-supported instructional strategies, accessibility and universal design, data-informed decision making, and immersive learning design, while critically examining issues of equity, privacy, bias, and professional responsibility in AI-enabled learning environments. 

The Graduate Certificate in AI-Assisted Learning and Instruction may be completed as a stand-alone credential or applied toward a master’s degree program, including the MA in Education and Innovation or the MA in Talent Development and Training, subject to program requirements. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of the graduate certificate in AI assisted learning and instruction will be able to:

• PLO 1: Design and implement AI-enhanced instructional strategies that support personalized, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. 
• PLO 2: Design online, on-ground, and hybrid learning experiences that leverage AI to support accessibility, learner engagement, and skill development. .
• PLO 3: Apply learning sciences and evidence-based practices to create developmentally appropriate instructional approaches for adult and P–12 learners. 
• PLO 4: Evaluate ethical, legal, and social considerations - including privacy, bias, transparency, and equity - in AI-enabled learning applications.
• PLO 5: Critically evaluate AI tools and learning technologies to support lifelong learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement in practice. 

Requirements

• EDIN 5650 Design Thinking (3 hours)
• EDIN 5700 Foundations of Computing and AI in Instruction (3 hours)
• EDIN 5701 Learning Sciences in the Age of AI (3 hours)
• EDIN 5703 Instructional Design and Development with AI (3 hours)
• EDIN 5704 Online Course and Curriculum Design (3 hours)
• EDIN 5706 Ethical Issues in Digital Instruction (3 hours)

Admission

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to transcripts@webster.edu. If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119 

Additional Requirements

Requirements for admission to the graduate certificate in AI assisted learning and instruction program include:

• Receipt of all official transcripts.
• Final degree conferred GPA of 2.5 or higher.