About Learning, Design and Technology
As an online Ed.D. student in learning, design and technology, you will learn to use advanced research methods to study and identify educational opportunities in various settings while also developing and evaluating new ways to address those opportunities.
Unlike a Ph.D. program, the Ed.D. program emphasizes applied research, culminating in the completion of a problem-based dissertation or project. Rather than leading to an academic career, the Ed.D. is designed for educators who want to contribute to the educational technology field at the highest levels of practice.
Application Deadline
- March 1 - Fall terms
- October 1 - Spring terms
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
- GPA: 3.0 in master's
- GRE: 151 verbal, 153 quantitative, 3.5 writing*
International Students
- TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- GRE: 151 verbal, 153 quantitative, 3.5 writing*
How to Apply
Please visit our program admission webpage for more details.
*If you have received a Master's in Science degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Wyoming, the GRE is not required.
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming offers an extensive selection of fully online and hybrid programs in addition to online education, Ed.D. These programs are on par with our Laramie Campus programs in every significant aspect, with equivalent learning expectations and the same accreditation. Additionally, we understand that online learners have distinct requirements, and we are committed to delivering a range of academic and student resources specifically designed to support your success during your time at UW and beyond graduation.
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What Can You Do with a Learning, Design and Technology Ed.D. Concentration?
The UW Ed.D. degree in learning, design and technology prepares you for executive-level positions in K-12 settings, government, business and higher educational environments.
UW learning, design and technology Ed.D. graduates can be employed in the following roles:
- Instructional coach
- Curriculum specialist
- Curriculum coordinator
- Instructional systems specialist
- Education specialist
- Curriculum director
- Curriculum and instruction director
- School standards coach
- Curriculum and assessment director
- Program administrator
Complete a problem-based dissertation on a topic that aligns with your interests and career goals. Past titles include:
- “Teacher and student perceptions of a high school Spanish level one online course supplement”
- “The impact of formative computer-based testing on learners' anxiety and performance on a national certification examination”
- "Asynchronous Video as a Means to Facilitate Instructor Social Presence: A Case Study"
Yes! The UW College of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Yes! The learning, design and technology program at UW takes place 100 percent online.
"The knowledge and expertise I gained while a student in this Ed.D. program enabled me to oversee and guide development of blended learning programs for six different world languages in a thoughtful, intentional and research-based manner that resulted in courses that met our teachers' and students' instructional needs."
- Jon Valentine, Ed.D. ’17