Education Specialist in Educational Technology

Admission Guidelines

To prepare you application packet, you will need:

1. A letter of application which includes: a) description of professional experiences and the relevance of those experiences to educational specialist b) statement of career goals c) statement of interest in a particular area of specialization (i.e., “distance education for adult learners,” or “artificial intelligence in K12 education,” or “learning apps for informal learning”)
2. A professional resume or vitae
3. Three names and contact information of three people who can attest to the applicant’s aptitude for and commitment to post-master’s degree study in education, professional effectiveness, potential for influencing education, scholarly abilities and dispositions, personal and professional integrity, and any other relevant information.

For more information about the application process, see “Applying to a Program” in our EdD & EdS Ed Tech handbook.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are NOT required for the application or for admission to the program.

Admission Deadlines

Submit application and admission materials well in advance to ensure that the application is complete by the deadline:

• January 15 (fall priority), August 1 (fall final)
• April 1 (summer)
• September 15 (spring priority), December 1 (spring final)

Required Courses and Credits

Click on the link below to the graduate catalog listing for the Education Specialist in Educational Technology, and scroll to the Program Requirements section for a list of required courses to total 33 credits.

EdS in Educational Technology Course Requirements

Resources

100% Online Program

The doctoral program in educational technology, leading to an EdD degree, has as its goal the development of innovative leaders in the field. You can explore the use of current and emerging technologies for effective and efficient teaching in a dynamic, global society. Areas of particular focus include online teaching and learning, technology integration, academic technology leadership, innovative teaching in K-12 and higher education, educational software development for the web and mobile platforms, and educational Games and simulations.

The EdD in Educational Technology program at Boise State University can be completed entirely online; there are no on-campus or in-person requirements. All courses and exams/defenses can be completed at a distance, though in some cases synchronous (same time) attendance is required.

About this Program

• Format: The EdD in Educational Technology program is 100% online.
• Official Degree Name: Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
• Degree Type: Doctor of Education

Note: Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course descriptions/degree requirements/admission standards/program learning outcomes/etc. are published on the Graduate College’s website Graduate Catalog.

What can I do with this degree?

Graduates from our EdD program have opportunities in different areas. For example, some of our graduates work in higher education either as faculty or instructional designers helping faculty and students with the course design and technical support. Other graduates work as instructional designers in different environments such as schools, school districts, or other educational environments.

Our students do research in diverse areas in educational technology, such as professional development, online learning, learning analytics, data mining, games and simulations, and mobile technologies.

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction handbook contains useful information about the program for prospective and current students.

Here are links to the major sections of the handbook:

• Introduction
• Program Faculty
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program
• Policies & Forms
• Fellowships, Scholarships, and Financial Aid