Educational Technology, PhD
Develop the expertise to advance innovation, scholarship and leadership in educational technology and instructional design. This doctoral degree prepares you to contribute fresh ideas that reshape how people teach, design and learn.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Prospective students might consider the Learning Design and Technologies, MEd.
Educational Technology PhD degree description
In the Doctor of Philosophy program in educational technology, you focus 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.
Why earn your educational technology PhD at ASU?
At MLFC, doctoral study is built to shape education leaders, scholars and innovators. Our Doctor of Philosophy programs empower you to create knowledge and insight into the questions that matter most about teaching, learning and the impact of education policy.
Additional details
Here you tap into the traditions and resources of ASU while connecting with the closer-knit MLFC community, where fellow students share your passions and professional interests.
You can also get involved through the Leadership and Innovation Student Advisory Council (LISAC), the Doctoral Council Teachers College (DCTC), the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GSG) and Current Issues in Education (CIE), a student-run academic journal.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Courses (24 credit hours) Elective Courses (30 credit hours) Practicum Hours (6 credit hours and research) Research (12 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 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 eLearning Design and Development (3)
LDT 506 Evaluation of Learning Systems (3)
EDT 701 Research in Educational Technology (3)
Students select a minimum of 30 credit hours of elective coursework in consultation with a faculty advisor or doctoral committee chair.
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.
EDT 799 Dissertation (12)
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. 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: Additional Application Information 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.
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 TOEFL iBT® score of 5, or a score of 100 (taken at a testing center) if taken before January 21, 2026.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this educational technology PhD degree prepares you for
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.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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ED 118
doctoraleducation@asu.edu
480-965-5555
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
