Graduate Programs
Instructional Technology Doctoral Program (Ed.D.)
Degree Requirements
The
doctoral program requires 63 graduate
units beyond the master degree. Course work in the program
includes 15 units in the program core, 9 units in research methodology,
18 units of specialization elective coursework, 9 units of
doctoral seminar and 12 units of dissertation research.
After completing all course work and prior to beginning the dissertation,
students must pass a comprehensive written exam and/or submit a
portfolio based upon the core courses and one specialization area.
Upon passing/approval, students will be admitted to the dissertation
sequence.
Required Courses (15 units)
ISTC 700
ISTC 707
ISTC 709
ISTC 711
ISTC 741
|
Assessment in Instructional Technology (3)
Learning Environments in a Digital Age (3)
Legal and Ethical Issues (3)
Innovation, Change and Organizational Structures
(3)
Foundations of Research in Instructional Technology
(3) |
Research
Methodology Courses (9 units)
EDUC 715
EDUC 765
EDUC xxx
EDUC 790
|
Educational Statistics (3)
Qualitative Methods (3)
Advanced Qualitative Methods (3)
Advanced Measurements and Statistics in Education
(3) |
Seminars
and Internship Courses (9 units)
ISTC 780
ISTC 797
ISTC 998
ISTC 999
|
Investigating and Evaluating Research in Instructional
Technology (6)
Instructional Technology Internship (3)
Dissertation Research (12)
Dissertation Continuum (1) |
Specialization/Elective
Courses (18 units)
Selection of elective courses must be
made with the advice and approval of the student's doctoral
adviser. All elective units may be in instructional technology.
With prior permission, 12 units may be taken outside the College
of Education. All elective course work must be at the 600-level
or higher.
With approval, courses completed as part of a Towson University
C.A.S. program may be applied as part of the specialization. Examples
of suitable electives include:
ISTC 717
ISTC 767
ISTC 705
ISTC 718
ISTC xxx
|
Distance Education in Theory and Practice (3)
Advanced Theory and Instructional Design (3)
Advanced Web Applications in Education (3)
Critical Perspectives in Instructional Technology
(3)
Integrating Digital Resources into the Curriculum
(3) |
For information on all
matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact
the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.
College of Graduate Studies and
Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
|
