Doctor of Education in Educational Technology

Entrance/Admissions Requirements

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all upper-division (last 60 credits) undergraduate work and previous graduate work. A master’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. A statement of purpose explaining why this degree would enable you to meet your career goals and how this specific doctoral program in the School of Education at UNAD Florida enables you to best reach these goals. (1)Apply Online to the UNAD Florida Graduate School and pay application fee. As part of the online application, you also are required to provide a statement of purpose. Your statement of goals should addresses the following areas: why do you want a doctoral degree, how is this going to help you meet your professional goals, what is your research interest, and how do you see this research interest meshing with your school. If you are able, we also suggest including information such as a faculty member you have interacted with that could serve as your initial mentor, your interest in research as a career goal (if that is what you want to do), pre-doctoral research or employment experience that supports your goals. (2) Submit your official transcripts from institutions of higher education to the UNAD Florida’s Admissions Office (2800 Weston Road, Suite 203, Weston, FL 33331 USA). These must be the official transcripts in a sealed envelope from the institution of higher education. (3) Submit an example of your academic writing. This could be several chapters from your master's thesis or several of your scholarly papers. (4) Submit current vitae or resume.

Program Objective

The Doctor of Education in Educational Technology objective is to prepare teachers, administrators and other professionals to lead educational technology efforts in a variety of contexts.

Program Description

The Doctor of Education (Ed D) degree is offered for students who desire advanced professional training and academic preparation for the highest levels of educational practice.

The Doctor of Education in Educational Technology examines how new technology will shape the future education and to prepare learners to become education leaders who strategically manage and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments.

The focus is on the strategies and tactics needed to use technologies for the development of educational communities. Students will be challenged to investigate the strategic, social and financial implications of emerging technology in education. They will also be required to communicate their research results and prepare them for publication.

Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and instruction, educational applications of technology, interactive design for the classroom, and distance learning. The program is delivered entirely online.

Graduates of this program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the technological needs of educational settings and student populations.

Curriculum (60 Credits)