PhD Educational/Instructional Technology?

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Permalink Reply by Myrna Kohlmeier on July 10, 2009 at 5:26pm

Correction: It should say AZ not AR. Sorry about that. : )

Myrna Kohlmeier said:

Well...I see that you have had plenty of recommendations for over a year. I'm currently working on the same degree at Northcentral University. It is located in Prescott, AR, but you don't have to attend anytime, only for the graduation ceremony. Hopefully I'll be doing that next June 2010. This is the website http://www.ncu.edu/default.aspx.
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Permalink Reply by Bedan Kamau on July 13, 2009 at 7:48am

Janet-- thanks for the info. Were you a full time student?

Janet Holzhauer said:

Got my EdD (PhD is offered) at Northcentral University in Arizona. Finished last month after 21/2 years. Price was right. Classes were thorough. I really enjoyed it. Now I just need a job!!!

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Permalink Reply by sperry on July 17, 2009 at 10:50am

Dear All,

First thanks for this discussion. I too have trouble deciding about Ph.d degree in Education Technology.

I did my bachelors in Information technology in India and worked as software engineer for 3 years . After coming to US, I wanted to do something different other than coding and developing applications. So I decided to do my masters ( special education) understand the field of education especially students with learning challenges.

I want to teach in universities/colleges about integration of technology and education.

Is this the degree for me? Please advice. Are there any good universities offering Ph.d in educational technology online in texas? I visited all their websites but it is either instruction technology or curriculum design.

Thanks for your patience and time,
Cta

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Permalink Reply by Monica Loadholt on July 20, 2009 at 7:55pm

I'm in the Ed Tech PhD program at Walden University, and everything is online (accept 4 residencies). So far it's great!

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Permalink Reply by Bryan OBlack on July 24, 2009 at 2:15pm

Andy,

I completed my EdD work in Instructional Technology and found the experiance to be very rewarding. I currently am a Technology Director in a farily large district in PA and having the curriculum, instruction and assessment backgroup that the EdD program in IT provided was helpful. Anymore school districts need to have an administrator who has a research background to look for new ways to address the no so everyday issues that are occuring in schools. My EdD program provided me with a strong background in reviewing and implementing Assistive Technology Plans etc.

I am not sure what your certiciations are but you may want to try and couple it with you Letter of Eligability for a Superintendents position. An additional certificaiton could lead to a worthwhile job. I have been teaching in the Undergraduate IT program at a local university and loved every minute of it.

If you have any other questions just drop me a line.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on July 28, 2009 at 8:45am

I am still looking for EdD program. I found one , but now a bit unsure about current job and funding. My school where I teach only pays about $3000 more a year for a doctorate.

Big investment of 30-40 K to take 30 years to break even. If we had national credentials like in teh professional IT world I would be more likely to jump in and make the investment.. Nathan

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Peter Saridakis on August 2, 2009 at 5:56pm

Dear Andy,

I too am actively searching for PhD programs in Educational TechnologyInstructional TechnologyandEducational Psychology . I have located Nova Southeastern University(NSU), . Texas A& M Commerce has an interesting program that seems to be a bit involved, however, the people seem really cool. . I will be researching other schools that have strong psychology, simulation and ed. technology departments like University of Central Florida. It is interesting that schools who research and develop graduate programs of educational technology, instructional technology and the like, have been slow to develop online doctoral programs.

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Permalink Reply by Stan Skrabut on August 3, 2009 at 6:44am

I am currently working through an Ed.D program with the University of Wyoming; they also offer Ph.D. programs. I would recommend them, and I would do the program again given the chance.

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Permalink Reply by Fatenah Issa on August 6, 2009 at 12:55pm

Sheila,

I'm investigating Pepperdine at the moment and would like to get more information on your experiences.

Fatenah

Sheila G said:

I am in the EdD program at Pepperdine in Educational Technology. The program is amazing. It is primarily face to face (60%) and meets face to face 5 times per year. My cadre is fabulous with folks from all different areas of education (K-12, Higher Ed, Business). I would definitely recommend it.

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Permalink Reply by Ellen Hildenbrand on August 30, 2009 at 5:32pm

I hear Widener University in PA is a good program.

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Permalink Reply by Bedan Kamau on November 9, 2009 at 9:33am

I finally found a Ph.D. program that will work for me. Kent State University is offering a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a Specialization in Instructional Technology. https://www.ehhs.kent.edu/itec/phd.cfm . Best part -- they will be charging in-state tuition fees for non-residence.

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Permalink Reply by Brad Borch 1 day ago

Ditto, I have a 1989 MS in Instructional Tech, realizing my current position is a dead end (long story). I was looking for an online doctoral program in ed tech (I did a seminar with Nova Southeastern), and I recently came across this all-online program in Canada: http://cde.athabascau.ca/programs/doctoral/index.php. The faculty looks to be pretty good--best part is, it's only 18 credits. But will that translate into a quality, respected degree? It would be interesting to see where the grads get placed. Anybody heard of it?

BTW, the school also publishes an EXCELLENT book on distance ed, and it's a FREE download/highly recommended:

http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/second_edition.html

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