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Instructional Technology (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. major in Instructional Technology provides specialization for individuals in the following areas: Instructional Design, Alternative Instructional Delivery Systems, Library Media Technology, Research, Management, and Consulting. The program is designed for highly competent individuals who are working in the instructional technology field in a wide variety of educational, training, and development areas such as those found in schools, higher education, business, industry, and government agencies.

For additional information about instructional technology at GSU, visit the program website.

Program of Study
A. Core Area (18)
The students must meet all general core area requirements.

B. Major Area (21)
The required courses provide a conceptual base of research, emerging issues in education, and an in-depth examination of research in the major field. The internship (IT 9660) facilitates the application of theory to practice in the major field of study.

Required (6):
EDCI 9900 Critique of Education Research (3)
IT 8660 Internship in Instructional Technology (3)

Select (15):
The students and Doctoral Advisory Committee select additional departmental courses relating to instructional technology.

C. Cognate (18)
Required (3):
EDCI 8970 Seminar in Teaching and Learning (3)

Select (15):
The students and Doctoral Advisory Committee select additional coursework.

D. Dissertation (9)
Required (9):
EDCI 9990 Dissertation (9)

Program total: minimum of 66 semester hours