Doctor of Instructional Technology and Distance Education (EdD)

Time after time, technology expands what’s possible. At Nova Southeastern University, those possibilities will direct you to a successful career.

Powered by a Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, you can use your tech talents to foster effective learning results in schools, corporations or public sector agencies. Get an edge with a degree that uniquely merges two fields into one comprehensive career program.

Our graduates have become instructional technologists, educational software consultants, and directors of educational technology, training and development, or distance learning. Now is your chance to follow their lead and, just like technology, continue to evolve.

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Who Should Apply

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Practicing professionals with backgrounds in teaching or administration, training and professional development, media technology, instructional technology, curriculum development, staff development or distance education.
Master’s degree graduates or above who seek a doctoral degree and increased knowledge/skills in instructional technology and distance education.
Candidates considering a Ph.D. in instructional technology who are interested in exploring the benefits of an Ed.D. in instructional technology program.

Quick Facts

Tuition

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Curriculum

NSU’s Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Distance Education is a minimum of 48 total credits to complete.

Delivery Options

Classes for the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership are offered fully online.

Application Deadlines

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis for all graduate programs throughout the calendar year. No entrance exam required.

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education Curriculum

Core Courses (12 credits)

Credits

( EDD 8100

Academic Writing (SRP components)

/Credits: 3)

( EDD 8010

Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation

/Credits: 3)

( EDD 8110

Designing Transformative Learning Environments

/Credits: 3)

( EDD 8411

Data for Impact & Transformation (SRP components)

/Credits: 3)

Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)

Credits

(IDT 7000

Research in Instructional Design and Technology

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 7005

Instructional Media

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 7007

Principles of Distance Education

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 8001

Instructional Design

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 8006

Systems Analysis and Design

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 8008

Principles of Instructional Technology

/Credits: 3)

(IDT 8012

Management and Evaluation of ITDE Programs

/Credits: 3)

Capstone (6 credits)

Credits

(ESRP 9000

Strategic Research Project

/Credits: 6)

Required Courses (9 credits)

Credits

(RES 8920

Research Methods (SRP components)

/Credits: 3)

(RES 9300

Research Design & Data Analysis (SRP components)

/Credits: 3)

( RES 8913

Program Evaluation (SRP components)

/Credits: 3)

All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)

Admission Requirements

Master’s Degree

Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution

$50

Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)

3.0

Or Higher GPA

Ready for the Next Step?

We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.

This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.

Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required.

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