Become an educational technology leader who can design and lead impactful initiatives to improve teaching and learning in an organization.

  • Grow as a skilled scholar who can confidently apply theory and conduct research.
  • Increase your technical expertise and develop professional competencies, that will enable you to design and implement new technology-enhanced programs.
  • Prepare yourself for leadership roles within your organization, and open additional career advancement opportunities with your doctoral degree.
  • Learn with highly experienced faculty with decades of combined experience in educational technology.

Study Format

  • Online

Program Length

  • 67 Credit Hours

Application Deadlines

Apr, 29

Domestic Students

Summer 2024 Application Due | Classes Start May 6,2024

Mar, 13

International Students

Summer 2024 Completed File Due | Classes Start May 6, 2024


Program Overview

The doctoral program in Educational Technology Leadership, develops technology leaders responsible for instructional design, human resource development, professional development, project management, and/or continuing education of employees. Graduates will be able to design, implement, evaluate, and manage educational technology programs for use in a variety of fields, including K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, medicine, and continuing education in professional settings.

The goals of doctoral study are to:

  • Develop abilities for research and critical thinking in the field of educational technology on both a theoretical and practical level;
  • Develop competency in technology program development, implementation, and evaluation;
  • Improve the connection between technology and the teaching and learning process;
  • Build a strong professional background in areas related to educational technology; and
  • Support and lead reform and change efforts related to technology practices and human resource management.

The coursework, which is fully online, will assist in facilitating the exploration, discussion, and understanding of challenges and possibilities of educational technology in a variety of educational settings.

Leadership Foundations, Philosophy, and Ethics                 

FPR-7300           Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge

EDL-7140            Organizational Change

   or EDL-7141   Organizational Change (non-PK-12)

EDL-7210            Policy Analysis

   or EDL-7211   Policy Analysis (non-PK-12)

EDL-7300           Ethics for Educational Leaders

Educational Technology Core

EDT-7010            Theories in Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning

EDT-7030           Design of Learning Environments

EDT-7040           Human-Computer Interaction for Learning Systems

EDT-7060           Strategic Planning and Evaluation of Technology Programs

EDT-7070           Technology Leadership in Organizations

EDT-7080           Contemporary Issues in Technology and Instructional Design

EDT-7100            Data Management

EDT-7110             Technology Department Management

EDT-7120            Technology Policy Analysis and Development

EDT-7200           Issues in Technology Design and Management               

Research and Statistics        

RES-7605           Quantitative Analysis

RES-7700           Qualitative Research

RES-7800          Mixed Methods Research       

RES-7620           Advanced Topics in Statistics             

  or RES-7710   Advanced Qualitative Analysis

Pre-Dissertation Research Design, Comprehensive Exam, and Dissertation 

RES-7900          Research Design          

COMP-7000      Comprehensive Examination               

DISS-7010          Dissertation I 

DISS-7020         Dissertation II                 

DISS-7030         Dissertation III

Total Hours       67                           

Notes:
Only credit earned beyond a student's first master's degree can be considered for transfer credit for this or any doctoral program at CUC.

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