PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Information Technology Education specialization

What You'll Learn

Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels

Each doctoral program and specialization is designed around expected learning outcomes (see Expected Program Outcomes below). End of program performance is determined during the comprehensive exam and dissertation process. Because the work is unique to each learner's dissertation or research topic and the criteria for evaluation are aligned to that work, we do not collect data on proficiency levels for doctoral programs.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology (IT) specializations

• General Information Technology
• Information Assurance and Security
• Information Technology Education
• Project Management

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella is designated a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
• Capella has ensured alignment to key professional standards, such as the PMI® PMBOK® Guide for project managers, the (ISC)2® CBK, and NSA’s CNSS Standards for information assurance and security professionals.
• The curriculum in Capella’s PhD-IT Project Management specialization offers outcomes validated by subject matter experts in project management, using topics in leading project management journals, research conferences, and PMI® research projects.
• As a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute, Capella offers more than 25 courses approved by PMI for its Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations

1. Formulate new theoretical constructs to advance knowledge in the area of IT.
2. Create new applications for improving practice.
3. Think critically about IT problems and solutions.
4. Conduct scholarly research.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Develop professional skills in a chosen field or discipline.