Wayne State University Instructional Technology

Doctoral Program in Instructional Technology

 

For an overview of who should consider a Doctoral degree, and which one (Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy), read this page.

For a detailed discussion of the distinctions between the Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, read this page.

 

Required IT Core (27 hours)

Course Number Title

Cr.

 Semesters

IT 6110

Foundations of Instructional Systems Design
4

Fall, Winter

IT 7110

Advanced Instructional Design Tools and Techniques
4

Winter

IT 7150

Educational Product and Program Evaluation (HE 7550)
4

Fall, Winter

IT 7320 Human Performance Technology 4 Spring
IT 8100 Background, Issues and Trends in Instructional Technology
4
 Fall

IT 8110

Instructional Design Theory and Research

4

Fall

IT 8150

Needs Assessment

3

Fall, 13-wk Spr/Sum

 

Professional Focus
(24 hour minimum for Ph.D; 32 hour minimum for Ed.D.)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters
IT 7100 Introductory Graduate Seminar in Instructional Technology 2 Each term

IT 7115

Understanding the Adult Learner
4

Alternating Summer
IT 7130 Facilitation of Learning 3 Alt. Fall
IT 7180 Message Design 4 Alt. Winter
IT 7210 Foundations of Distance Learning 4 8-wk Spring

IT 7420

Knowledge Management

4

Alternating Fall

IT 8120 Practicum in Instructional Technology 1-9 Each term
IT 8130 Individual Projects in Instructional Technology 1-6 Each term
IT 8180 Readings in Instructional Technology  

Each term

 

Performance Improvement and Training Emphasis

 

IT 7120

Project Management

4

Alt. Summer

IT 7920

Strategic Planning for Training and Organizational Improvement
4

Alternating Winters

IT 8320

Performance Consulting

4

Alternating Winters

 

Interactive Technologies Emphasis

 

IT 7140

Web-based Courseware Development
4

Fall, 13-wk Spr/Sum

IT 7220

Multimedia for Instruction
4

Winter, 13-wk Spr/Sum

IT 7230

Advanced Multimedia for Instruction
4

Fall

IT 7310

Learning Management Systems
4

Winter
IT 7410 Performance Support Systems 4 Alt. Fall
IT 7510 Developing Simulations for Learning & Performance Improvement 4 Alt. Winter

 

K-12 Technology Integration Emphasis

 

IT 5110

Application of Technology in Education & Training
3

Fall, Winter

IT 5120

Producing Technology-Based Instructional Materials
3

Summer

IT 6140

Designing Web Applications for the Classroom
4

Spring

IT 6230

Internet in the K-12 Classroom
4

Summer

IT 7240

Applications of New Technologies: Technology Facilities in Schools
4

Alternating Spring

IT 8140 Seminar for Advanced Technology Integration 3 Winter

 

Research Courses
Ph.D., 16 hours required

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

EER 7630

Fundamentals of Statistics
3

Fall, Winter,
13-wk Spr/Sum

EER 8800
with

Variance and Covariance Analysis
3

Yearly, usually Fall

EER 7660

Advanced Statistics Laboratory
1

 
-or-      

EER 8820
with

Multivariate Analysis
3

Yearly, usually winter

EER 7660

Advanced Statistics Laboratory
1

 
EER 7900 Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 3 Fall, Winter
IT 9100 Conducting Research in Instructional Technology 3 Spring-Summer
IT 9110 Advanced Research Seminar and Practicum 3 Winter

 

Research Courses
(Ed.D., 16 hours required)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

EER 7630

Fundamentals of Statistics
3

Fall, Winter,
8-wk Spring

EER 8800
with

Variance and Covariance Analysis
3

Yearly, usually Fall

EER 7660

Advanced Statistics Laboratory
1

 
EER 7900 Fundamentals of Qualitative Research 3 Fall, Winter
-or-
      
EER 8720 Advanced Quantitative Evaluation: Research and Theory 3 Winter
IT 9100 Conducting Research in Instructional Technology 3 Spring-Summer
IT 9110 Advanced Research Seminar and Practicum 3 Winter

 

Doctoral Seminars
(6 hours minimum)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

EDA 9790

Educational Administration
3

Fall, Winter

EDP 9310

Educational Psychology
3

Fall, Winter

EDS 9620

Educational Sociology
3

Fall, Winter

EHP 9600

History and Philosophy of Education
3

Fall, Winter

TED 9130

Curriculum & Instruction
3

Fall, Winter

 

Cognate

  • 10 hours for Ph.D.

  • 12 hours for Ed.D.

 

Qualifying Examinations

  • A minimum of two-and-a-half days of written examinations (offered in the Fall and Winter Terms each year), including two days related to Instructional Technology and a half-day related to cognate

  • An oral defense of the passed written examination

  • Description of examination structure available
  • Qualifying Examination Committees consists of the following persons:
    Ph.D. Major Advisor, 2 Instructional Technology Faculty, Cognate Advisor
    Ed.D.: Major Advisor, 1 Instructional Technology Faculty, Cognate Advisor

 

Dissertation Research
(30 hours for Ph.D.; 20 hours for Ed.D.)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

ED 9991-9994

Directed Research (for Ph.D. students)
Hours must be elected in four consecutive terms. Spring/Summer Term is optional. Students must have Candidacy status (i.e. Qualifying Examinations must be passed, approved coursework completed, and preliminary dissertation committee selected) prior to electing ED 9991. If the dissertation is not completed after the completion of ED 9991 – 9994, the student has Candidacy Maintenance Status until the completion of the research.

7.5

Each term

ED 9989 Directed Research (for Ed.D. students)
No more than 10 hours may be elected prior to achieving Candidacy Status (i.e. Qualifying Examinations must be passed, approved coursework completed, and preliminary dissertation committee selected) . Ed.D students may elect their 20 required hours in any configuration.

Each term

 

Dissertation Committee

The dissertation committees consist of the following persons:

  • Ph.D. Major Advisor, 2 Instructional Technology Faculty, Graduate faculty member from outside of the College of Education (need not be from the cognate area)
  • Ed.D.: Major Advisor, 1 Instructional Technology Faculty, Cognate Advisor

Oral Dissertation Defense

  • Scheduled at any time subsequent to approval of dissertation by entire committee.
  • Graduate School deadlines impact commencement date.

Students have 7 years to complete the doctoral degree. Extensions may be granted by the Graduate School for 3 additional years. After 10 years, coursework must be revalidated.

 

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