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Instructional Technology

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Master of Science (M.S.)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Instructional Technology Concentration

Program Prerequisites - Students entering the PhD program with a concentration in IT must possess a Master’s degree in IT or a closely related field; or complete Instructional Technology courses 521, 570, 573, 575; or show evidence of comparable course work or work experience.

Program Component
Credit (Hrs)
Core: 12
  • One course in Learning Theory: EP 515, EP 516, EP 580, EP 581
  • One course in Foundations of Education: CSE 550: Multicultural Education, CSE 592: , CSE 607: Advanced Seminar of Social Foundations or Education
  • Instructional Technology 679: Trends and Issues
  • Instructional Technology 678: IT Seminar (taken for one hour for three fall semesters)
Concentration: 15
  • Three of the five IT courses taken must be at the 600 level.
Cognate: 9
Electives: 6
Research: 15

(Both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies must be included)

EP 577: Educational Statistics ; EP 677: Advanced Educational Statistics; CSE 560: Intro to Qualitative Research in Education, CSE: 561: Qualitative Research in Educational Settings;

Dissertation Hours: 24
  • Instructional Technology, Health and Cultural Studies 600
    TOTAL: 81
 

NOTE: To meet program requirements, students must select all courses in consultation with a program advisor.

Program totals are minimums and some students may be required to complete additional coursework to overcome background deficiencies.

   

"The part of this program that I like the most is the people. I have found a real community of like minded educators in IT. There is a real atmosphere of sharing of ideas, skill, and knowledge in this program--a real feeling of comradery."

Kevin Thomas
Ph.D. Student and High School English Teacher

Contact the Instructional Technology Program

Christine Tidwell, IT Support
1126 Volunteer Blvd.
416 Claxton Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996-3456

Phone: 865-974-3103
Fax: 865-974-8103
Email: ktidwell@utk.edu