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Instructional Technology, Health and Cultural Studies

Instructional Technology

About the Program | Courses
Master of Science (M.S.)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Instructional Technology Concentration

Program Prerequisites - Students entering the PhD program with a concentration in IT must possess a Master’s degree in IT or a closely related field; or complete Instructional Technology courses 521, 570, 573, 575; or show evidence of comparable course work or work experience.

Program Component
Credit (Hrs)
Departmental Core: 12
  • Instructional Technology and Educational Studies 601 (3 cr)
  • Select one course in each of the following areas (9 cr)
    • Cultural Studies in Education 550, 592, or 607
    • Instructional Technology 679
    • Curriculum, Research and Evaluation 534, 558, 675, or 676
Concentration: 15
  • Instructional Technology 678 (3 cr)
  • Other IT Electives (12 cr)
Specialization: 9
Cognate: 6
Research: 15

(Both Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies must be included)

  • Curriculum, Research and Evaluation 520 (3 cr)
  • Research Methods Electives (12 cr)
Dissertation Hours: 24
  • Instructional Technology and Educational Studies 600
    TOTAL: 81
 

NOTE: To meet program requirements, students must select all courses in consultation with a program advisor.

Program totals are minimums and some students may be required to complete additional coursework to overcome background deficiencies.

   

"The part of this program that I like the most is the people. I have found a real community of like minded educators in IT. There is a real atmosphere of sharing of ideas, skill, and knowledge in this program--a real feeling of comradery."

Kevin Thomas
Ph.D. Student and High School English Teacher

Contact the Department of Instructional Technology, Health, and Cultural Studies

1126 Volunteer Blvd.
421 Claxton Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996-3456
Phone: 865-974-6045
Fax: 865-974-8103