The total length of the doctoral program of study varies depending on the candidate’s academic preparation, work experience, and career goals. Additional courses will be required if the individual does not enter the Ph.D. program with a Masters degree in educational media, educational technology, or a related field.
All Ph.D. candidates must complete a minimum of 67 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. At least 27 semester hours (excluding the dissertation) must be taken at The University of Georgia as part of the doctoral program of study, of which at least 15 semester hours must be in 8000 and 9000 level courses. (However, please note that most of our students spend 3 – 4 years engaged in full time study and research.)
Required Courses for our Doctoral candidates include the following core courses
Research Methods (Required):
- ERSH 7400 Qualitative Research in Education
- ERSH 8310* Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education (prerequisite: ERSH 6300)
- Either of the following two courses:
- ERSH 8410 Qualitative Data Collection in Education, or
- ERSH 8320* Applied Correlation & Regression Methods in Education
*Note: ERSH 8310 and ERSH 8320 may be substituted with STAT 6210 and STAT 6220, respectively.
- One more research methods course (as determined by the student’s committee. This additional course will usually be related to the area of concentration (i.e., qualitative or quantitative).
Instructional Technology Courses (Required):
- EDIT 8990 Doctoral Seminar (4 semesters, 1 hour each)
- EDIT 7460 Internship in Instructional Technology
(4 semesters, 1 hour each) - EDIT 9600 Educational Research in Instructional Technology
(4 semesters, 1 hour each) - EDIT 9000 Doctoral Research
- EDIT 9300 Doctoral Dissertation
- EDIT 9990 Doctoral Topical Seminar (6 semester hours)
Cognate Area: 9 semester hours outside department
Electives: 9 additional semester hours
International Study
We encourage our doctoral students to pursue research, study, and internship opportunities at international universities and research centers. International study can be a rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. Studying abroad will give you a new perspective from which to view the world and your work.