The Instructional Leadership PhD with a concentration in Instructional Technology is dedicated to the improvement of professional practice and to the work of school engagement. The PhD prepares individuals to conduct original research and to use current and emerging technologies and instructional strategies to help develop effective learning environments. The degree prepares individuals to assume positions tied to the preparation of researchers in the area of educational technology and to the design of instructional work in school and college environments, as well as to positions in business and industry settings. The PhD with a concentration in Instructional Technology is offered in two formats: on-campus and online.
The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies is to prepare ethical and reflective practitioners, researchers, and scholars for work in K12, higher education, and other educational settings. Through teaching and outreach, the department strives to promote the values, knowledge, and skills needed to improve education in the state and across the region, and, through the scholarly activities of its faculty and students, to advance a national research agenda. Leadership in all areas requires an understanding of curricular, instructional, supervisory, and administrative processesas well as an awareness of the ever-changing social, political, legal, moral, and economic contexts of education. In line with the College's conceptual framework, programs offered through the department meet these challenges by addressing the themes of student and community, disciplinary and pedagogic expertise, technology and assessment, collaboration and lifelong learning, and democracy and diversity. We respect diversity, honor difference, and promote social justice. The department also maintains an ongoing, open dialogue about educational improvement through its association with various federal, state, and local educational agencies and professional organizations.
