Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies - Instructional Design and Technology

University of Cincinnati

IDT focuses on the design, creation, use, and evaluation of multimedia learning experiences in a variety of rewarding professional contexts. It is a rapidly growing field with an increasing need for highly trained graduates with skills to design, implement, and evaluate multimedia learning materials. Students in the IDT graduate program at the University of Cincinnati receive the state-of-the art training necessary to enter this exciting field. The possibilities for IDT graduates are quite broad. Upon graduation, students may find themselves doing a broad variety of jobs, such as: Developing educational video games for childrenTesting best practices for user/experience for an interactive touch exhibit at a museumDesigning blended instruction in college settings Preparing online training of new hires in a large corporationResearching new innovative technologies for teachingThe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Studies is geared toward the rigorous preparation of educational researchers who have the knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality scholarship, and who have a strong foundation in one or more high-demand areas of specialization. The Ph.D. degree emphasizes the scholarly pursuit of the theoretical underpinning and methodological advancement of educational research. Courses provide critical training in the intellectual pursuit of advanced knowledge in educational, social, and behavioral sciences. A distinguishing feature of the program includes research apprenticeships with Graduate Faculty in the School of Education.