College of Education

Ph.D. in Educational Technology

(minimum 60 credits beyond the master's)

Prerequisites: (15 hours)

Introduction to educational technology (e.g., EDCI 513 or equivalent)
Introduction to computer-based instruction development (e.g., EDCI 561 or equivalent)
Introduction to instructional design (e.g., EDCI 572 or equivalent)
Introduction to learning theory (e.g., EDCI 591T or equivalent)
Introduction to educational research (e.g., EDPS 533 or equivalent)
Graduate competencies (if any) in addition to those addressed above

It is expected that students will enter the Ph.D. program having satisfied these basic requirements in advance. If they have not, students will complete these courses at the beginning of the program in addition to other requirements. No more than two of these courses (6 credits) may be applied toward the 60 credits required for the Ph.D. program. Incoming Ph.D. students who have not previously satisfied graduate competencies at Purdue will also be expected to produce a portfolio to meet the graduate competencies requirements.

Core Ph.D. Educational Technology Requirements: (15 hours)

EDCI 660, Educational Technology Seminar (3 or more hours)
EDCI 672, Advanced Instructional Development and Systems Technology
EDCI 674, Instructional Design Theory and Models
EDCI 673, Issues and Methods in Educational Technology Research
EDCI 695, Internship in Educational Technology

Ph.D. students will complete all core courses (if not taken previously) in roughly the order shown. This will provide a cohesive set of sequenced experiences for students.

Electives in Educational Technology: (12-15 hours)

Design
- EDCI 675, Instructional Strategies
- EDCI 591D, Assessment / Evaluation
Analysis of Learners, Needs, and Tasks (proposed new course)
Development
- EDCI 566, Educational Applications of Hypermedia
- EDCI 571, Production of Instructional Materials
- EDCI 591N, Instructional Design and Motivation
- EDCI 591Z, Foundations of Distance Learning
- EDCI 662, Instructional Development Management Applications of Microcomputers
- EDCI 663, Interactive Video and Multimedia
- EDCI 664, Courseware Design for Computer-Based Instruction
Performance Improvement
Introduction to Human Performance Technology (proposed new course)
Performance System Design (proposed new course)
Students will construct a cohesive program of electives in educational technology and related areas of interest.

Outside Electives: (6 hours)

Students will take at least two cohesive courses in an outside related area such as Adult Education, Educational Psychology, Management, Psychology, Educational Administration, Supervision, Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or another field of interest.

Educational Research: (12 hours)

In addition to completing an introductory research course (e.g., EDPS 533) as part of prerequisite requirements, students will complete the required Ph.D. research sequence.

Introductory Statistics (e.g., STAT 501)
Qualitative Research (e.g., EDCI 615)
Advanced Research (e.g., STAT 502 or EDCI 616)
Research Seminar (e.g., EDPS 630)

Dissertation Research: (12 - 15 hours)

A typical program will have 12-15 hours of dissertation research

TOTAL PHD PROGRAM HOURS = 60 hours excluding prerequisites

Tentative Core Course Scheduling

Fall

Spring

Summer

EDCI 513

EDCI 591T

EDCI 672

EDCI 660/573/695

EDCI 561/EDCI 662

EDCI 564

EDCI 572

EDCI 673

EDCI 674

EDCI 660/573/695

EDCI 513 (alternating)

EDCI 591T (alternating)

EDCI 561 (alternating)

EDCI 564 (alternating)

EDCI 572 (alternating)

EDCI 573/695

Timeline for Major Ph.D. Reviews and Evaluations

Following is a timetable that should be used as a guide to accomplishing needed tasks for the Ph.D. Degree in Educational Technology. It includes dates for major reviews and evaluations by the faculty, the qualifying exam, preliminary exam, proposal, and dissertation.

Review/Evaluation	When
Planning Course Work	Initially, meet with your temporary faculty advisor to begin planning the course work that you will pursue for your degree. You will meet with your advisor/committee chair prior to the beginning of each semester to plan course work.
Portfolio Review (if necessary)	If you did not satisfy the graduate competencies prior to entering Ph.D. study, you must develop a portfolio to demonstrate these competencies. Your portfolio will be reviewed by your advisor/committee chair every semester in order to check your progress. The portfolio should be submitted no later than the Friday prior to Fall break and Spring break. You must complete the process of satisfying the graduate competencies prior to taking the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination.
Annual Review	A yearly progress review will be conducted by the faculty in May. Student Progress Reports should be submitted by the end of Spring semester.
Graduate Committee and Plan of Study	Formulate your graduate committee and create a Plan of Study to be filed with the Graduate School when about a third of the course work has been completed. The Plan of Study is first approved by your graduate committee and then by the Graduate School.
Comprehensive Qualifying Exam	The Qualifying Exam (Comprehensive Exam) assesses your mastery of content from core M.S. Educational Technology courses. It should be completed relatively early in your Ph.D. program. The exam will occur on two days. It will be held before or at the beginning of Fall or Spring semester. Students must notify their major professors of their plans to take the exam ONE MONTH prior to the scheduled date. You must attend both days of the test session.
Preliminary Exam	The purpose of the preliminary examination, integrating both written and oral components, is to assess your readiness to proceed with the independent research and writing that will lead to the completion of a satisfactory doctoral dissertation. It is normally taken near the end of course work for the degree. Specifics of the exam and its scheduling are determined in consultation with your graduate committee. At least two semesters must elapse between the preliminary exam and graduation.
Dissertation Proposal	The dissertation proposal is a formal proposal for dissertation work that is presented in writing and then orally to your graduate committee for suggestions and approval. The oral proposal meeting can occur no sooner than two weeks following the preliminary exam meeting.
Dissertation Defense/Final Exam	The dissertation defense is a formal meeting in which your present and defend your dissertation before your committee. It is scheduled in consultation with your committee when you have completed your dissertation and are prepared to finish the degree. A minimum of three weeks advance notice is required to schedule the defense date.

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