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Doctorate in IDT: Design and Development
The Design and Development Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design and Technology can propel your career forward. Our 100% online, cohort-based program is designed for busy professionals, offering a flexible path to earning your degree in just three years. With a strong track record of 90% of our students graduating within this time frame, you’ll be well-prepared to advance in a variety of dynamic fields.
Here’s a glimpse of the diverse career opportunities awaiting you:
- Instructional Designer
- Assessment Coordinator
- User Experience Designer
- Learning Engineer
- Project Manager
- e-Learning Specialist
- Multimedia Developer
- Higher Education Faculty Member
- Performance Support Specialist
- Instructional Consultant
- Learning Technologist
- Learning Experience Designer
With a comprehensive 60-credit hour curriculum, you'll gain expertise in animation, online and mobile learning, project management, user experience design, and more. Tailor your learning through practical projects, research opportunities, and hands-on design experiences. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to transforming education and training across multiple sectors.
Apply to Our Program
Program admissions occurs annually (following the February 15 application deadline). Application materials include a graduate school application; a personal statement specifying degree interests, professional/research goals, and program faculty the applicant wants to work with; university transcripts; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores; two letters of recommendation; and an academic writing sample. Non-native speakers of English must also complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Start taking courses now! Apply for the 12-credit Design and Development program > . If admitted into the IDT EdD program, all credit hours will transfer.
Apply Now >The doctoral program is 60 credit hours and can be completed in three years. Professionals take 2-3 courses each semester that span 7 or 14 weeks each. Small cohort sizes enable faculty to provide individual opportunities for research, mentorship, and professional development.
Program of Study
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| IDT 7052 | Artificial Intelligence in Education |
| IDT 7070 | Needs Assessment for Learning |
| IDT 7071 | Learning Analytics Design |
| IDT 7072* | Seminar in Online Instruction (not required but highly encouraged) |
| IDT 7073 | Learning Analytics Techniques |
| IDT 7074 | Theories and Models of Instructional Design |
| IDT 7075 | Instructional/Performance Consulting |
| IDT 7076 | Online Design and Learning |
| IDT 7078 | Seminar in Instructional Design and Technology |
| IDT 7080 | Learning Experience Design |
| IDT 7090 | Developing Games and Simulations for Learning |
| IDT 7095 | Developing Interactive Learning Environments II |
| IDT 8092 | Research and Scholarship in IDT II |
| IDT 8100 | Research and Scholarship in IDT I |
| IDT 8230 | Directed Writing in IDT |
| IDT 8500 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies |
| IDT 8600 | Dissertation Proposal |
| ICL 9000 | Dissertation |
| EDPR 8541 | Stats I |
| EDPR 8561 | Qualitative Research in Education |
Summer:
- IDT 7072*: Seminar in Online Instruction (not required but highly encouraged)
- IDT 8500: Introduction to Doctoral Studies
Fall:
- IDT 7070: Needs Assessment for Learning
- IDT 7074: Theories and Models of Instructional Design
- IDT 7090: Developing Games and Simulations for Learning
Spring:
- IDT 7052: Artificial Intelligence in Education
- IDT 7080: Learning Experience Design
- IDT 8100: Research and Scholarship in IDT I
Summer:
- EDPR 8541: Stats I
- EDPR 8561: Qualitative Research in Education
Fall:
- IDT 7071: Learning Analytics Design
- IDT 7076: Online Design and Learning
- IDT 7095: Developing Interactive Learning Environments II
Spring:
- IDT 7073: Learning Analytics Techniques
- IDT 7075: Instructional/Performance Consulting
- IDT 8092: Research and Scholarship in IDT II
Summer:
- IDT 7078: Seminar in Instructional Design and Technology
- IDT 8230: Directed Writing in IDT
Fall:
- IDT 8600: Dissertation Proposal
- ICL 9000: Dissertation
Spring:
- ICL 9000: Dissertation
Tution and Fees
Professionals in this online degree program do not pay out-of-state tuition! Visit the Tuition Estimator > to plan your graduate studies budget (select eRate under Resident Status).
You can also investigate opportunities for scholarships > and financial aid >. Graduate assistantships are occasionally available.
Description of all IDT courses >
Course Program prior to 2023 >