Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
Earn your doctoral degree in three years or less!
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TOTAL COST
$23,914*
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NEXT START DATE
May 19, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
36 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
64
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This customizable degree is designed to help you advance your understanding of methods of instructional technology for a wide range of educational settings. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost Ed.D. in Instructional Technology |
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Total Tuition 64 semester credits x $306 per credit |
$19,584 |
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Fees $100 Application Fee$150 Conferral Fee $1200 Dissertation Fee (6 Courses X $200 per Course) $2880 Technology and Library Fee (64 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit) |
$4,330 |
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Total Program Cost |
$23,914* |
Find a plan that fits your budget.
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Program Details
Focus of Study
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education
General Track
Higher Education
Health and Wellness
Instructional Leadership
Leadership
Literacy
Special Education
Second Language Instruction
STEM Education
The Ed.D. in Instructional Technology provides an in-depth approach to research-based methods of instructional technology methods for a wide range of educational fields. The degree emphasizes the use of theoretical foundations and current real-world practices to support the development of relevant technology to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners. Students completing the Ed.D. will gain experience as a scholar practitioner with the necessary skills to utilize innovative Instructional Technology methods relevant to current educational needs in a variety of professional settings. The Ed.D. includes a second area of specialization which provides students with 18 graduate credit hours in a focus of study.
Program Outcomes
- Apply professional skills and abilities in integrating technology in educational environments to facilitate experiences addressing the diverse needs of all learners.
- Using theories, standards and frameworks, explain the selection of experiences and assessment options which will engage learners through the implementation of research-based instructional strategies appropriate for digital delivery.
- Designing, developing and implementing technology-rich programs, at a mastery level, that model best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Display leadership capabilities which include effective utilization of resources to conduct and apply current research, promote continuous improvement at the organizational or program level, and to establish a culture of learning for all learners.
- Demonstrate safe and healthy, legal, and ethical uses of digital information while effectively demonstrating approaches to civic and global accountability.
- Investigate problems critical to the field which apply analytical inquiry, a range of resources, and diver perspectives to assess elements of complexity to determine potential solutions.
- Enhance leadership capacity and shared governance through the articulation of ways to establish, enhance, and expand virtual, collaborative communities, developing partnerships in diverse settings through effective communication.
- Apply, analyze, and promote best practices in leadership.
- Demonstrate competence in the application of multiple research methods.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
May 19, 2025 Term
May 16, 2025
Application Due
May 16, 2025
Payment Due
May 19, 2025
Term Start
May 23, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Jun 22, 2025
Term End
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
November 10, 2025 Term
January 12, 2026 Term
February 23, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
TECH6303 |
Digital Teaching and Learning |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6313 |
Creating Digital Collaboration and Communities |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6323 |
Designing Courses and Programs |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6333 |
Online Assessments and Evaluations |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6373 |
Foundations in Instructional Technology |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6383 |
Exploration of resources in Instructional Technology |
3 Semester Credits |
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TECH6363 |
Technology Use in Educational Environments |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6001 |
Introduction to Advanced Studies |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6011 |
Leadership as a Reflective Practice |
1 Semester Credits |
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LEAD6021 |
Leadership Seminar |
1 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.