Doctor of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Instructional Design and Technology

The Doctor of Education Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership with a concentration in Instructional Design and Technology provides the skillsets to transition learners into scholars and expert practitioners in the rapidly growing field of technology, cognitive and learning science, instructional design, and learning analytics. The program prepares individuals for careers in business, government, healthcare, higher education, PK-12 education, and non-profit settings. Eclectic in nature, the program welcomes students from varied majors and career paths, including (but not limited to) art, business, communication, computer science, education, English, graphic design, philosophy, psychology, social work, and sociology. The cohort- based program is 100% online, 60 semester hours, designed to be completed in three years, and created for working professionals. Admittance into the program occurs once a year, with a Summer start. The degree program offers two tracks:

Design and Development for those interested in training that takes place in business, higher education, government, healthcare, and non-profit settings
Educational Technology for those interested in PK-12 education

A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university A Graduate School application with the following materials: Cover letter (500-1000 words) describing the applicant’s rationale for pursuing the degree program, the applicant’s research and career interests, and the names of faculty members the applicant would like to work with. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing) taken within the last five years. Two professional letters of recommendation discussing the applicant’s academic background and aptitude for graduate work, specifying in detail the applicant’s capabilities for doctoral study, future performance, and scholarship. At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred. Academic writing sample that adheres to current APA formatting IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher Paid application fee Non-native speakers of English must supply results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 on the paper, 210 on the computer-based, or 79 on the Internet-based exam is needed. An interview with IDT faculty members. This interview will only be scheduled if the Graduate School application is complete. Applicant files will be evaluated prior to full admission to the Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership. All application information must be received by February 15. The above criteria represent the minimum acceptable admission requirements. Depending on the applicant’s educational background, the graduate committee may require additional coursework to prepare the applicant for doctoral studies.