LTDR PhD Specialization

This PhD specialization in Learning Technologies Design Research is the first of its kind with an innovative approach that engages doctoral students in real world, integrated design and research.

PhD in Education - Learning Technologies Design Research (LTDR) Specialization

General Culture (3 credits)

• EDUC 800: Ways of Knowing (3 credits) ( OR EFHP860. EFHP 860 is for Kinesiology concentration students only. Other students should select EDUC 800. Course should be taken 1st semester.)

Educational Research (15 credits)

• EDRS 810: Problems and Methods in Education Research (3 credits) (2nd semester)
• EDRS 811: Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (3 credits)
• EDRS 812: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3 credits)

• Choose two from below:
• EDRS 818: Critical Discourse Analysis in Education Research (3 credits)
• EDRS 820: Evaluation Methods for Educational Programs and Curricula (3 credits)
• EDRS 821: Advanced Applications of Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
• EDRS 822: Advanced Applications of Qualitative Methods (3 credits)
• EDRS 823: Advanced Research Methods in Single Subject/Case Design (3 credits)
• EDRS 824: Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (3 credits)
• EDRS 825: Advanced Research Methods in Self-Study of Professional Practice (3 credits)
• EDRS 826: Qualitative Case Study Methods (3 credits)
• EDRS 827: Introduction to Measurement and Survey Development (3 credits)
• EDRS 828: Item Response Theory (3 credits)
• EDRS 830: Hierarchical Linear Modeling (3 credits) *
• EDRS 831: Structural Equation Modeling (3 credits)
• EDRS 832: Document Analysis and Archival Research (3 credits)
• EDRS 833: Participatory Action Research (3 credits)
• EDRS 897: Special Topics in Research Methods (3 credits)

Specialization - Professional Knowledge and Skills (24 credits)

• EDIT 801: Nature and Process of Design (3 credits)
• EDIT 802: Cognition and Technology: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3 credits)
• EDIT 803: Design-Based Research (3 credits)
• EDIT 891: Design Research Independent Study (9 credits)
• EDIT 895: Emerging Trends in Learning Technologies (3 credits)

• A 3 credit hour elective arranged in conjunction with academic advisor

Secondary Specialization - Area of Scholarship (12 credits)

Doctoral candidates can apply up to 9 credits from their master’s degree or up to 9 credits of other 700-level courses in EDIT towards the secondary specialization area (with approval of advisor). Students may also choose from one of two secondary specialization areas: Learning Design and Technology (LDT) or Learning Technologies in Schools (LTS). Doctoral candidates can also select secondary specialization areas in alignment with the options provided on the PhD in Education - Secondary Specialization page.

Doctoral Dissertation (12 credits)

• EDUC 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (1 - 6 credits) (Must register for 3 credits the first semester enrolled in EDUC 998. Students preparing their proposal must register for 1 credit each semester thereafter until the proposal has been successfully defended)
• EDUC 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research (1 - 9 credits) (Must register for a minimum of 6 credits the first semester enrolled in EDUC 999. Must register for at least 1 credit thereafter until all work has been completed including the semester in which degree is received)

Please visit the PhD program website for more detailed information about the PhD program options.