Online Doctorate Programs in Educational Technology
Ed.S. in Educational Technology - General
by Walden University
Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your
ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden’s Ed.S. in
Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that.
Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer,
or consultant, staying current with today’s increased use of technology
is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in
Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of
learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong
emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your
abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology
environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a
wide array of learning environments.
Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology
by Walden University
The influence of technology in today’s society is creating new
opportunities for learning and collaboration across the globe. A
specialization in educational technology at Walden University will help
you become a leader in the field and decision maker who is able to
develop solutions to real-world challenges that are grounded in strong
research and theory. You will be able to incorporate your knowledge of
technology in a variety of professional settings, including teaching in
schools, corporations, universities and other venues.
At Walden, you will become highly skilled in online course development
and delivery, the diffusion and adoption of technology in education and
the workplace, and leading initiatives for improved learning through the
use of technology. Using technology as a tool for problem solving, you
will be exposed to emerging technologies and prepared to address the
constant changes taking place in the global community.
Regardless of your chosen field, a Ph.D. in Education with a
specialization in Educational Technology will prepare you as a leader in
an ever-advancing technological age. Graduates occupy positions as
technology leaders at P-12 school and district levels; in teacher
education and other technological areas of colleges, universities and
private enterprises; in numerous technological fields including
educational consultation, software development, instructional systems
designers, and web design; and serve in corporate, governmental,
military, and university teaching and research positions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology - Information Technology Education
by Capella University
Postsecondary teaching is one of the top two fastest-growing doctoral
level occupations, and the need is particularly acute in popular,
fast-growing fields of study, such as information technology. Position
yourself to take advantage of these opportunities through the PhD in IT
program that offers one of the few specializations in IT education. The
specialization combines in-depth analysis, critical thinking, research,
and scholarly writing with skill development in advanced teaching
techniques and curriculum design. Specialization outcomes were reviewed
by faculty participating in the Association for Computing Machinery's
Special Interest Group for Information Technology Education (SIGITE). As
part of this specialization, you may apply for and receive a
Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching from Capella, as well as
your PhD. People who choose this specialization are often postsecondary
IT instructors seeking advancement, or IT professionals who want to
teach or consult.
The doctoral program in information technology focuses on research and
scholarly writing abilities, culminating in a dissertation that expands
the body of knowledge in the field of information technology.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Instructional Design for Online Learning
by Capella University
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.
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral program is
consistently updated to ensure that our learners can meet modern
challenges in education with today's best practices.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership / Educational Technology
by University of Phoenix
The Educational Technology specialization of the Doctor of Education in
Educational Leadership (Ed.D. in Educational Technology) program will
prepare learners to become education leaders who strategically manage
and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various
learning environments. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and
scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative
thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions by
utilizing technological innovations to support and enhance the
educational process.
Historically, education has been a field of constant evolution,
continually shifting to meet the rapidly expanding needs of learners and
demands of our society. The correct utilization of educational
technology plays a key role in establishing education reform and
transformation in the 21st century. Graduates of the Educational
Technology specialization will be prepared to take on these challenges
and to assume the lead in advocating technological innovation in
educational environments. Learners will develop in-depth knowledge of
the analytical, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes
necessary to implement the new and expanding technologies into the
classroom and to promote technological competence in their
administrations. In addition, learners will explore germinal and
contemporary research in educational technology, instructional design,
instructional media, and distance learning