In the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education’s EdD program, Instructional Science & Technology (IT) is not just a program; it is a key theme in the identity of the entire school and is influential across the university. Twenty faculty members from across the Curry School and University come together to focus on IT, and students have rich learning opportunities across a range of focal areas.
- Children’s Engineering
- Instructional Design and Interactive Development
- Web 2.0 Convergence, Educational Multimedia
- Technology Leadership, Technology & Teaching
- Consumer Health Education, Gender & Technology
- Games/Play/Flow, Museums & Education
Our students work closely with faculty in a collegial environment on both time-tested and leading-edge practices. You’ll find yourself working with the most talented students from virtually every discipline and background, learning team leadership skills and forming lifelong friendships.
The University of Virginia is one of the top-ranked public universities in the nation, and the Curry School is nationally recognized for its leadership and innovation, particularly in IT. We are the recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Innovative Use of Technology Award for modeling innovative use of technology for others in the profession as well as a recipient of the first International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Distinguished Achievement Award for integration of technology into teacher education, among other awards and recognition.
Graduates in IT from the Curry School are creating positive change through research and development in instructional innovation positions around the world. We invite you to discover, create, and change with us.
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
Students must be continuously enrolled at the university during the fall and spring semesters. If students are not taking courses, enrollment may still be maintained by paying a non-resident fee. Failure to maintain enrollment will require re-application to program. As of 2005, completion of the Curry Research Examination (Quantitative & Qualitative) is optional for IT majors.
Application Due Date
Application package (application, official transcripts, official scores, recommendations) must be received by December 15. For more information on the application package as well as other admission information, see the Curry admissions page.
Degree Requirements
Core IT Sequence (18)
EDIS 7000: Intro to Instructional Design (3)
EDIS 8010: Advanced Instructional Design (3)
EDIS 7010: Computer Courseware Tools (3)
EDIS 5500 Instructional Visualizations (3) (Chu)
EDIS 5500: Leadership for Instructional Technology (3) (Dexter)
EDIS 5620 Video Communications
Emphasis Option (6): Either Design or Leadership
Design:
EDIS 7020 Courseware Design (3)
EDIS 5550 Ed’l Apps, Simulations and Videogames (3) (Chu)
Leadership (summer only):
EDLF xxxx Leadership Theory (3)
EDLF xxxx Problem Finding (3)
Electives (6): Select from:
EDLF 8803: Org. Change (3)
EDLF 7170: Concepts of Learning (3)
EDIS 5550: Children’s Engineering (3)
EDLF 8649: Introduction to Higher Education (3)
EDLF 8658: Management Planning in Higher Education (3)
Applied Research (12):
EDLF xxxx: Foundations of Applied Research (3)
EDLF xxxx: Needs Assessment & Program Design (3)
EDLF xxxx: Process Analysis (3)
EDLF xxxx: Impact Benefit & Cost Analysis (3)
Internship/Practicum (12):
EDIS 8780: EdD Practicum (9)
EDLF 8658: Management Planning in Higher Education (3)
Capstone Project (12)
EDIS 9991 EdD Research
Comprehensive Examination:
Students must complete three comprehensive examination questions under the direction of the IT faculty before embarking on the Capstone Project in the third year.
Funding Opportunities
Financial support packages for EdD, which may include a combination of fellowship funding, bi-weekly pay, tuition remission/adjustment, and health insurance, is decided at various administrative levels. Heads of these administrative groups will notify all recipients following funding and placement decisions during the spring of each academic year. If a doctoral student already holds a master’s degree, then funding is limited to three years. If a student does not hold a master’s degree, then funding is limited to four years.
Typical Length of Study
The EdD is a three-year program with the last year intended for sole focus on the capstone project.
Full or Part Time:
Students must attend full time in the EdD program.
Course Overview
Fall, First Year: (12 units)
EDIS 7000: Intro to Instructional Design (3)
EDIS 7010: Computer Courseware Tools (3)
EDLF xxxx: Foundations of Applied Research (3)
Elective (3)
Spring, First Year: (12 units)
EDIS 8010: Advanced Instructional Design (3)
EDIS 7020 Courseware Design (3)
EDLF xxxx: Needs Assessment & Program Design (3)
Elective (3)
Summer First Year:
EDIS 8780: EdD Practicum (6)
Fall, Second Year: (12 units)
EDIS 5550 Instructional Visualizations (3) (Chu)
EDIS 5500: Leadership for Instructional Technology (3) (Dexter)
EDLF xxxx: Process Analysis (3)
EDIS 8780: EdD Practicum (3)
Spring, Second Year: (12 units)
EDIS 5620 Video Communications (3)
EDIS 5550 Ed’l Apps, Simulations and Videogames (3) (Chu)
EDLF xxxx: Impact Benefit & Cost Analysis (3)
EDLF 8658: Management Planning in Higher Education (3)
NOTE: The EDLF courses Leadership Theory (3) and Problem Finding (3) may be taken during the summer, In lieu of EDIS 7020: Courseware Design and EDIS 5550: Educational Apps, Simulations and Videogames.
Fall & Spring, Third Year: (12 units)
EDIS 9991 EdD Research: Capstone Project
Sample Jobs After Graduation
Director of Educational Technology
Director, Education & Business Development
Instructional Technology Advisor
Lead Instructional Designer
Manager of Instructional Design & Development
Multimedia & Web Applications Developer
President of Professional Services, IT organization
Professor, School of Education
Senior Technical Trainer
Technology Coordinator
Web Product Manager
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