Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

School of Education

Instructional Design for Online Learning specialization

Equip yourself to lead and manage instructional challenges in the growing field of online education. This PhD specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning focuses on the theory and leadership of instructional design, including creating and applying instructional design models, leading the implementation of instructional solutions, leading strategic instructional design initiatives, and conducting and applying instructional design research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing dean, director or other high-level leadership positions in a variety online learning settings, including educational institutions, corporations, the military, health care, and government.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• ED8002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies
• ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods
• ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• ED5802 - Principles of Instructional Design
• ED5803 - Processes of Instructional Design*
• ED5807 - Design of Instructional Media
• ED7624 - Theories of Learning and Instruction*
• ED7620 - Theoretical Basis of Instructional Design*
• ED8810 - Ethics and Social Responsibility in Distance Education*
• ED7496 - Advanced Instructional Design*
• ED7504 - Leadership for Instructional Design*
• ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
• ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
• ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
• ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
• ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
• ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
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• In addition, choose two from the following courses:
• ED5804 - The Delivery of Distance Education
• ED7814 - Interface Design
• ED7503 - Instructional Media Tools
• ED5810 - Project Management for e-Learning Development
• ED7505 - Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional Design*

Eleven Elective Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• Recommended elective courses
• ED7006 - Research and Writing for Graduate Learners
• ED7007 - Focused Research and Writing for Graduate Learners*
• ED7008 - Developing Voice and Style in Academic and Professional Writing
• ED7212 - Administration and Leadership of Distance Education Programs
• ED7673 - The Future of Corporate and Technical Training: Issues and Trends
• ED7631 - Introduction to Training and Performance Systems
• ED7641 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures
• ED7672 - Delivery Systems for Training and Performance Improvement
• ED7830 - Coaching for High Performance
• ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods*
• OR
• ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*

• The following electives are available for PhD learners as directed studies:
• ED7495 - Research Strategies and Methodologies for Online Learning*
• ED6895 - Internship for Instructional Design for Online Learning*
• ED8895 - Special Topics for Instructional Design for Online Learning* OR
• Choose any graduate courses.

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• Training and Performance Improvement
• Leadership in Educational Administration
• Leadership for Higher Education

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