Instructional Design & Technology (PhD)
| Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Education | Cost: $412 per credit hour * |
| Darden College of Education: Instructional Design and Technology Program | Required: 60 credit hours |
| Course Delivery Modes: Online synchronousAccess class online during the live broadcast, sometimes using Adobe Connect., 2-way extended campusAttend class at a site for a live, broadcast course. Instructor & students can all see and talk to each other. | Locations: 9 |
Overview
The ID&T program at the Darden College of Education provides students with a solid grounding in instructional design, cognitive theory and research to meet current challenges. Our wide variety of course offerings is designed to give the graduate a strong background in both the theory and practice of the field. All students will study the following:
- Instructional Design
- Instructional Message Design
- Distance Education
- Evaluation & Assessment
- Design of Technology-Mediated Instruction
- Human Performance Technology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Modeling and Simulation (Certificate)
The program provides the flexibility to pursue individual interests. The rigorous ID&T course of study prepares graduates for a future in instructional technology in a variety of venues.
Admissions Requirements
Admission decisions are based on several criteria including GPA (graduate and undergraduate), a writing sample, GRE scores (analytical writing, verbal, and quantitative), letters of recommendation, and an individual interview with program faculty.
Details can be found in the ID&T Appendix at the program's web site.
Careers In This Field
- Instructional Designer
- Instructional Technologist
- Human Performance Technologist
- Distance Education specialist
- Manager of Instructional Design Services
- Professor
- Researcher
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.
Curriculum
Prerequisites are FOUN 722 and IDT 617 or equivalent.
Structure of the PhD Program
- ID&T Core Courses - 21 hours
- Research Core - 15 hours
- Instructional Design concentration - 9 hours
- Capstone Course and Dissertation - 15 hours
Further details can be found in the PhD Handbook and Doctoral Plan of Work on the program's web site.