EdD Degree in Education: Instructional Technology

The EdD degree program prepares students for a variety of careers (design, communication, instruction, etc.) in settings such as K-12 education, corporate and government centers, and higher education institutes.  Students study the work of numerous researchers and theorists working within the fields of instruction, learning, communication, information, and design.  This includes those who have proposed theoretical models of the connections between external events of instruction and internal events of cognition and learning.

The EdD program in instructional technology moves beyond the foundations of distance education, instructional design, and technology integration to focus on advanced application and research. Students apply design, development, and evaluation principles to explore authentic challenges and develop real solutions in diverse settings. Through these experiences, students learn how to use advanced research methods to explore workplace problems, design and deliver solutions, and implement and evaluate change. Emphasis is placed on in-depth mentoring and collaboration, advanced research, development of real-world applications, and training solutions offered through both face-to-face and distance delivery platforms.

Program Details

The EdD program is 81 credits.  The theory, research, and resulting instructional principles are addressed in courses in the following areas: (a) instructional design, visual literacy, and change (b) media development and production; and (c) instructional management, implementation, and technology integration. Graduate students in the program can take all of their coursework online. Students are required to attend at least two on-campus EdD orientation sessions.

    >>Click here for the list of required courses

    >>See course descriptions

The next Ed.D. Orientation session is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2014.

Tuition and Fees

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Additional outreach course fees: $20/credit for video or audio classes; $40/credit for online classes.

Please BE ADVISED that tuition for Outreach courses will be increasing. See link for details.

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Relevant Scholarships:

• Elnora Brooks Memorial Scholarship

• John K. Corbett Memorial Scholarship

• Leona S. and Jeanette Heptner Scholarship

• Clarence Jayne Memorial Scholarship

How to Apply

There is one application deadline for this program: January 15 for summer and fall admission.

Step 1: Apply to UW and Professional Studies through the online applicant portal

1. Click here to access the UW graduate applicant portal
2. After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the system including a link and your temporary username and password
3. Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc.
4. Submit the $50 application fee
5. Submit ALL required documents to the online document portal (applications with missing documents will not be considered)
   1. Required documents for this program application: >>Click here for Application Guidelines
      1. Unofficial copies of transcripts (official copies should be sent to UW Admissions)
      2. Instructional Technology Face Sheet
      3. College of Education application form
      4. Instructional Technology Informed Consent Agreement
      5. Three letters of recommendation (use the attached form)
      6. A personal statement (see guidelines)
      7. A current academic resume (see guidelines)
      8. An academic essay (see guidelines)
      9. Copies of GRE scores (official copies should be requested from GRE reporting and sent to UW Admissions) 
6. Use the applicant portal to request three letters of recommendation (use the attached form)
7. Agree to admissions terms and submit your application

Step 2: Submit official copies of transcripts and test scores to UW Admissions

1. Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions should be requested and sent to UW Admissions
2. Official copies of GRE scores should be sent directly from GRE Reporting to UW Admissions 
   1. Address: University of Wyoming Admissions – 1000 E. University Ave. – Laramie, WY 82071

Interview:  Applications will be screened after January 15. From this screening, a list of applicants will be invited for a telephone interview with program faculty.

Admission: Following the review of your application, faculty members vote to recommend admission or denial. You will receive a letter indicating acceptance or denial from the Department. If accepted, a faculty advisor will be assigned to you. You may decide whether to accept our offer of admission and notify us of your decision.