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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.
Who Should Apply
- 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
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education Curriculum
Core Courses (12 credits)
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Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
Credits
Research Courses (9 credits)
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Capstone (6 credits)
Credits
As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.
Year 1 |
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EDD 8100 Academic Writing (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 1 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 2 (Session 1) AND EDD 8010 Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 3 (Session 1) AND RES 8920 Research Methods (Session 2) |
Year 2 |
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RES 9300 Research Design and Data Analysis (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 4 (Session 2) |
RES 8913 Program Evaluation (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 5 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 6 (Session 1) AND EDD 8110 Designing Transformative Learning Environments (Session 2) |
Year 3 |
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Concentration Course 7 (Session 1) AND EDD 8411 Data for Impact and Transformation (Session 2) |
ESRP 9000 Strategic Research Project (Full Term: 16 Weeks) |
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Note : Session 1 and Session 2 courses have a duration of 8 weeks.
Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement.
All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000 which is 16 weeks.
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Admission Requirements
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.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended