Residency requirement: Four consecutive full-time semesters on campus
The Ph.D. program prepares students for careers in academia. The program consists of: (1) systematic inquiry and research; (2) focused courses and professional experiences in education and related fields; and (3) teaching and other related activities tailored to individual career goals. Students work closely with an advisor and faculty committee to select courses, conduct research, and develop professional experiences.
Effective preparation for the Ph.D. stems from collaborative research and inquiry into topics of mutual interest by students and faculty. The program is structured around a cognitive apprenticeship model. Students spend a major portion of their program working with faculty members on shared research and scholarship.
The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 81 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree and includes the following requirements:
- Professional courses: 15 credits
- Program knowledge base: 30 credits
- Research: 15 credits
- Electives: 9 credits
- Dissertation: 12 credits
Candidates may, with the approval of the committee, transfer up to 30 credit hours from previous graduate-level coursework in a closely related field.
For additional information about specific required courses for graduate degrees in education with an option in instructional technology, please visit the program Web site.
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