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 63-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.
The Path to Your Doctorate
The doctoral program is 63 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 | Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology |
| IDT 7070 | Instructional Design Process I |
| IDT 7071 | Principles and Applications of Instructional Design |
| IDT 7072 | Seminar in Online Instruction |
| 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 Interactive Learning Environments I |
| IDT 7095 | Developing Interactive Learning Environments II |
| IDT 8092 | Research and Scholarship in IDT III |
| IDT 8100 | Research and Scholarship in IDT I |
| IDT 8230 | Directed Writing in IDT |
| IDT 8500 | Research and Scholarship in IDT II |
| IDT 8600 | Doctoral Seminar in IDT Research |
| ICL 9000 | Dissertation |
| EDPR 8541 | Stats I |
| EDPR 8561 | Qualitative Research in Education |
Summer:
- IDT 7072: Seminar in Online Instruction
- IDT 8500: Research and Scholarship in IDT II
Fall:
- IDT 7070: Instructional Design Process I
- IDT 7074: Theories and Models of Instructional Design
- IDT 7090: Developing Interactive Learning Environments I
Spring:
- IDT 7052: Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology
- 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: Principles and Applications of Instructional 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 III
Summer:
- IDT 7078: Seminar in Instructional Design and Technology
- IDT 8230: Directed Writing in IDT
Fall:
- IDT 8600: Doctoral Seminar in IDT Research
- 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.