Educational Technology, PhD
Teacher, approved for STEM-OPT extension, classroom, computers, design, edupltpe, teachers college
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Prospective students might consider the Learning Design and Technologies, MEd.
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is changing their name, effective Fall 2025. The new name is Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
The focus of the Doctor of Philosophy program in educational technology is on the design, development and evaluation of instructional systems and on educational technology applications that support learning. The doctoral program emphasizes research using educational technology in applied settings.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Courses (24 credit hours)
EDP 540 Learning Theories and Instructional Strategies (3)
EDP 552 Multiple Regression and Correlation Methods (3)
EDP 554 Analysis-of-Variance Methods (3)
LDT 501 Foundations of Learning Design and Technologies (3)
LDT 502 Design and Development of Instruction (3)
LDT 503 Design of Effective Communications (3)
LDT 504 Modalities of Learning (3)
LDT 506 Evaluation of Learning Systems (3)
EDT 701 Research in Educational Technology (3)
Elective Courses (30 credit hours)
Students select a minimum of 30 credit hours of elective coursework in consultation with a faculty advisor or doctoral committee chair.
Practicum Hours (6 credit hours and research)
Students must earn at least 18 credit hours for practicum courses. Students complete three different practica while in the program: instructional design (typically EDT 780 Practicum for three credit hours), teaching (typically EDT 680 Practicum for three credit hours), and a research practicum.
Research (12 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours)
EDT 799 Dissertation (12)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three email addresses for professional recommendations
- personal statement
- resume
- GRE scores
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation requires a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT.
Scores of 500 or above on the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections of the GRE are required, as well as a score of four or greater on the analytical writing section of the GRE. ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home edition.
The program prepares students for a variety of professional positions. Graduates are employed as faculty, educational technologists or instructional designers in universities, community colleges and schools, or as training managers in corporate settings.
Educational Leadership & Innovation, Division
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doctoraleducation@asu.edu
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