Instructional Design and Technology (Ed.D.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
This is a non-licensure degree and is not a state-approved program. Completion of this degree will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Education Theory Courses | ||
| EDUC 701 | Advanced Learning Theory and Research | 3 |
| EDUC 703 | Theories of Historical and Social Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 730 | Issues & Trends in Learning Technologies | 3 |
| or EDUC 745 | Organizational Analysis and Problem Solving | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Design & Technology Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 731 | Instructional Design Theory | 3 |
| EDUC 732 | Principles of Human Performance Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 733 | Instructional Systems Design | 3 |
| EDUC 734 | Implementation and Assessment of Multimedia Learning Tools | 3 |
| EDUC 736 | Models for Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 737 | Ethics and Social Responsibility in Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Evaluation Courses | ||
| EDUC 750 | Survey of Educational Research 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 816 | Applied Research | 3 |
| EDUC 850 | Literature Review for Applied Research | 3 |
| EDUC 880 | Applied Research Concepts & Methodology 2,3 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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A minimum of 20 Doctoral credit hours must be earned prior to enrollment in EDUC 750
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EDUC 880 must be the final course taken before enrolling in Capstone Project courses
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Once the student enters the Capstone Project phase (after completion of EDUC 880), they must maintain continuous enrollment (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) until all degree requirements are completed
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project | ||
| EDUC 887 | Capstone I 1 | 5 |
| EDUC 888 | Capstone II 1 | 5 |
| EDUC 889 | Capstone III 1 | 5 |
| EDUC 890 | Capstone IV 2 | 0 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Ed.D. students are allowed to enroll in EDUC 887, EDUC 888, EDUC 889 a maximum of two times. Extensions for exceptional circumstances must be approved by the School of Education
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Enrollment in EDUC 890 is contingent on School of Education approval
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 54 hours
- A maximum of 50% of a post-graduate and doctoral degree may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grade lower than a B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date