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With today’s increased use of technology, the majority of American schools are not only wired for Internet use, but are continually integrating new forms of technology. A specialization in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners using technology and effectively integrate technology into your curriculum. Designed with a strong emphasis on research, doctoral writing, and critical thinking, the course curriculum not only helps you to be successful during the prospectus and dissertation process, but serves you well beyond the classroom by preparing you for grant writing and professional publication. Regardless of your chosen field, you will be well-trained as a leader in an ever-advancing technological age.
Completion Requirements
- 133 total quarter credit hours
- Foundation course: SBSF 8005 (6 cr.)
- KAMs and/or courses and Research Sequence (97 cr.)
- Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentation (30 cr.)
- Minimum 8–10 quarters enrollment
- 20 days of residency (two 4-day and two 6-day residencies)
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Core Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SBSF 8005 | Foundations for Doctoral Study | 6 |
| KAM I: Principles of Social Change | ||
| SBSF 8110 | Breadth: Theories of Social Change | 5 |
| EDUC 8125 | Depth: Current Research in Social Change and Educational Technology | 5 |
| EDUC 8135 | Application: Professional Practice, Social Change, and Educational Technology | 4 |
| KAM II: Principles of Human Development | ||
| SBSF 8210 | Breadth: Theories of Human Development | 5 |
| EDUC 8225 | Depth: Current Research in Human Development and Educational Technology | 5 |
| EDUC 8235 | Application: Professional Practice, Human Development, and Educational Technology | 4 |
| KAM III: Principles of Social Systems | ||
| SBSF 8310 | Breadth: Theories of Organizational and Social Systems | 5 |
| EDUC 8325 | Depth: Current Research on Social Systems and Educational Technology | 5 |
| EDUC 8335 | Application: Professional Practice, Social Systems, and Educational Technology | 4 |
Core Research Sequence
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| SBSF 8417 | Research Seminar I: Human Inquiry and Science | 4 |
| EDUC 8428 | Research Seminar II: Research Design in Education | 5 |
| EDUC 8438 | Research Seminar III: Quantitative Research in Education | 5 |
| EDUC 8448 | Research Seminar IV: Qualitative Research in Education | 5 |
Coursework
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 8840 | Evolution of Educational Technology in Society, Education and the Workplace | 4 |
| EDUC 8841 | Diffusion and Integration of Technology in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 8842 | Principles of Distance Education | 4 |
| EDUC 8843 | Leading and Managing Educational Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 8844 | Designing Instruction for Distance Education | 4 |
| EDUC 8845 | Learning Theory and Educational Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 8846 | Current Research in Educational Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 8847 | Multimedia Technology to Facilitate Learning | 4 |
| EDUC 8848 | Emerging and Future Technology | 4 |
Dissertation
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 9000 | Dissertation | 30 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
