Educational Technology and Design - PhD in Education

In this specialization, education professionals prepare to create innovative technological solutions to learning challenges, collaborate digitally to demonstrate awareness of local and global interrelationships and diverse perspectives, and develop instructional design skills. Coursework is grounded in theory and research, and students design and conduct original research in educational technology, culminating in the dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:

Utilize integrative and innovative technology in the workplace.
Create innovative technological solutions to learning challenges grounded in theory and research.
Develop a learning community of people, technologies, resources, and professional associations.
Analyze educational needs in technology to develop innovative intervention plans.
Apply sound principles of digital and information literacy grounded in theory and research.
Conduct original research in educational technology.
Participate in the profession ethically.
Effectively communicate ideas to multiple audiences using effective oral, written, and digital formats.
Support global diversity and multiculturalism through the use of educational technology.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct research that positively impacts social change.

Curriculum

Foundation Course (5 cr.)

Core Course (5 cr.)

EDPD 8005 - Diffusion of Technological Innovations in the Workplace

Specialization Courses (35 cr.)

Doctoral Support Courses (6 cr.)

Core Research Sequence (15 cr.)

Courses composing the core research sequence are conducted online and require weekly readings, participation in discussions, and assignment completion. Course instructors guide discussions and evaluate discussion and application assignments. RSCH 8100 or 8110 must be completed prior to Residency 2 of the academic residencies. RSCH 8200 or 8210 and RSCH 8300 or 8310 must be completed prior to beginning the dissertation or attending Residency 3.

Advanced Research Course (5 cr.)

Dissertation (20 cr.)

EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation

Course Sequence

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	EDPD 8002 - Leading the Future of Education♦ OR EDPD 8006 - Leading the Future of Education♦ (6 weeks)	5 cr.
2	EDPD 8090 - Trends and Issues in Educational Technology♦	5 cr.
2	EDPD 8092 - Emerging and Future Technologies♦	5 cr.
3	RSCH 8100 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods OR RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods♦	5 cr.
3	EDPD 8091 - Creating Digital Media♦	5 cr.
4	EDPD 8005 - Diffusion of Technological Innovations in the Workplace	5 cr.
4	EDPD 8003 - Tools for Doctoral Research Success	2 cr.
5	RSCH 8200 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis OR RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis♦	5 cr.
5	EDPD 8094 - eLearning	5 cr.
6	EDPD 8093 - Leading Change	5 cr.
6	EDPD 8004 - Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research	2 cr.
7	RSCH 8300 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis OR RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis♦	5 cr.
7	EDPD 8097 - Designing Instruction for eLearning	5 cr.
8	EDPD 8098 - Current Research in Educational Technology	5 cr.
	EDPD 8900 - Completing the Prospectus	2 cr.
9	RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis OR RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis OR RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis	5 cr.
10–13	EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation	5 cr. each for 20 cr.

Students will be registered for two courses every 11 weeks, following the completion of the foundation course. Students who wish to reduce their course load during one or more terms should contact their academic advisor.

Note on Certification

This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.