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Occupational and Technical Studies (PhD)

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Cost: $412 per credit hour *
Darden College of Education: Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies Required: 60 credit hours minimum
Course Delivery Modes: Video streamView & participate in streamed classes online over a high-speed Internet connection from any location. May be live or archived., SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. Locations: 30
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Overview

This PhD in Education, with a concentration in Occupational and Technical Studies, develops students' competencies for understanding and using qualitative and quantitative research methods and multivariate statistics to make data-based decisions. There are three emphasis choices, each of which helps graduates apply their knowledge in today's complex educational environments and emerge as leaders in their chosen careers.

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

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Admissions Requirements

A master's degree in an appropriate field related to this concentration is required for admission to the PhD in Education program.

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Careers In This Field

  • Research
  • Instructor
  • Curriculum Designer
  • Technology Consultant
  • Distance Education specialist
  • Administrator
  • Director
  • Course Developer
  • Training Coordinator
  • Researcher

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

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Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $412
Students living outside of Virginia $412
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $1048


Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Curriculum

Prerequisites:

  • Research Methods in Occupational and Technical Studies (OTED 635)
  • Statistics Applied to Research in Educational Leadership - Data Driven Decision Making I (ELS 732)
  • Curriculum Development in Occupational Education and Training (OTED 500)
  • Instructional Strategies and Innovations in Training and Occupational Education (OTS 502)
  • Instructional Technology in Education and Training (OTS 530)

Please visit the program's web page for curriculum details.

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Locations

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