Doctor of Philosophy

IDT doctoral students can be admitted into the program with or without a master’s degree in Instructional Design & Technology or related fields. IDT doctoral students who are admitted with a master’s degree in IDT will have to complete 60 credits in th

eir program of study, and the students who are admitted without a master’s degree in IDT are required to complete 90 credits in their program of study. The IDT doctoral area of emphasis is NOT available as an online option. However, students without a master's degree in instructional design MAY complete the first 30 credits of the Ph.D. at a distance, and then complete the final 60 credits on-campus. Detailed credit requirements can be found here (with an IDT master’s degree) or here (without an IDT master’s degree).

All application materials are due by March 31 for Fall admission and by October 31 for Spring admission. The application materials should include:

• Essay on a current issue in education (in your essay, please: )
  • discuss how your research areas and interests are related to the educational issue
  • relate your answer to the field of instructional design & technology
• Professional resume
• Statement of professional/educational goals
  • indicate area of emphasis to which you are applying (Instructional Design & Technology)
  • indicate your research areas and interests
• Application forms (online)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Application fee

For detailed information about each item list above, please visit the T & L Doctoral Program Admission page.