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Instructional Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Instructional Technology Concentration

Program Prerequisites - Students entering the PhD program with a concentration in IT must possess a Master’s degree in IT or a closely related field; or complete Instructional Technology courses 521, 570, 573, 575; or show evidence of comparable course work or work experience.

Program Component

Credit (Hrs)
Departmental Core: 12
  • Instructional Technology and Educational Studies 601 (3 cr)
  • Select one course in each of the following areas (9 cr)
    • Cultural Studies in Education 550, 592, or 607
    • Instructional Technology 679
    • Curriculum, Research and Evaluation 534, 558, 675, or 676
Concentration: 15
  • Instructional Technology 678 (3 cr)
  • Other IT Electives (12 cr)
Specialization: 9
Cognate: 6
Research: 15

(Both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies must be included)

  • Curriculum, Research and Evaluation 520 (3 cr)
  • Research Methods Electives (12 cr)
Dissertation Hours: 24
  • Instructional Technology and Educational Studies 600
    TOTAL: 81
 

NOTE: To meet program requirements, students must select all courses in consultation with a program advisor.

Program totals are minimums and some students may be required to complete additional coursework to overcome background deficiencies.

 


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