PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Education Instructional Design for Online Learning specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 120
Core Courses
16 course quarter credits.
- ED8002
- Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies (4 quarter credits)
- ED8112
- Educational Research Methods (4 quarter credits)
- ED8102
- Introduction to Qualitative Research* (4 quarter credits)
- ED8122
- Statistics for Educational Research 1* (4 quarter credits)
Specialization Courses
40 course quarter credits.
- ED5802
- Principles of Instructional Design (4 quarter credits)
- ED5803
- Processes of Instructional Design* (4 quarter credits)
- ED7624
- Theories of Learning and Instruction* (4 quarter credits)
- ED7620
- Theoretical Basis of Instructional Design* (4 quarter credits)
- ED8810
- Ethics and Social Responsibility in Distance Education* (4 quarter credits)
- ED7496
- Advanced Instructional Design* (4 quarter credits)
- ED7504
- Leadership for Instructional Design* (4 quarter credits)
- ED8829
- Research in Instructional Design and Development* (4 quarter credits)
- ED8831
- Theoretical Constructs for Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional Design* (4 quarter credits)
- ED8841
- Leading Instructional Design Initiatives* (4 quarter credits)
Ten Elective Courses
40 course quarter credits.
Recommended elective courses:
- ED5312
- Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities (4 quarter credits)
- ED6895
- Instructional Design for Online Learning Internship*+ (4 quarter credits)
- ED7086
- Developing an Academic Writing Process (4 quarter credits)
- ED7088
- Applying Research in an Academic Writing Process* (4 quarter credits)
- ED7212
- Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs (4 quarter credits)
- ED7673
- The Future of Corporate and Technical Training: Issues and Trends (4 quarter credits)
- ED7631
- Introduction to Training and Performance Systems (4 quarter credits)
- ED7641
- Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures (4 quarter credits)
- ED7672
- Delivery Systems for Training and Performance Improvement (4 quarter credits)
- ED7830
- Coaching for High Performance (4 quarter credits)
- ED8123
- Statistics for Educational Research 2* (4 quarter credits)
The following elective is available for PhD learners as directed studies:
- ED8895
- Special Topics for Instructional Design for Online Learning* (4 quarter credits)
OR
Choose any graduate courses.
Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation Coursework
24 course quarter credits. Upon completion of required coursework:
- ED9919
- Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* (4 quarter credits)
Learners must enroll in ED9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
- ED9960
- Dissertation Courseroom* (5 quarter credits each)
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
+North Carolina learners are currently not eligible to enroll in this course.
Residency Requirement
To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you must complete three four-day colloquia (ED-R8921, ED-R8922, ED-R8923).
To learn more, call 1.866.933.5981 or email an enrollment counselor.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 48 credits into this specialization.
Sign Up for a Free One-Week Mini Course
Learn more about our online learning experience with a free one-week mini course.
Take a Single Course
You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.
To learn more, call 1.866.933.5981 or email an enrollment counselor.