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Doctor of Educational Technology online program
Technology is shaping every aspect of education, and this program helps you stay ahead of the curve. Our Doctor of Educational Technology online program is a terminal doctoral degree designed to support your professional research while exploring the latest advancements in educational technology.
Built for working professionals, this 54-credit program (+ master's degree) offers both part-time and full-time options. You'll gain the skills to conduct research relevant to your own work environment, evaluate educational technology and design effective technology-based training.
Join a diverse cohort and develop expertise that makes an impact in the evolving world of education.
AT A GLANCE
What will I learn in a Doctor of Educational Technology online program?
In our Doctor of Educational Technology program, you'll learn from faculty who are experts in the field and actively contribute to research. As part of a supportive cohort, you'll connect with faculty and D.E.T. alumni creating a strong professional network.
This fully online program encourages you to explore, analyze and apply key theories and frameworks related to learning and technology. You'll develop your own research focus that is meaningful to you. With the D.E.T. online program we’ll help you design, collect and analyze data using qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed methods to understand, test and contribute scholarship to the field.
Online Doctor of Educational Technology program highlights
As a student in our Doctorate in Educational Technology online program, you will:
- Develop a real-world dissertation: Create a practical, publishable dissertation composed of short sections that provide multiple perspectives on your chosen topic.
- Access flexible online learning: Take fully online courses with recommended synchronous sessions and no face-to-face requirements, allowing you to study from anywhere.
- Engage with a diverse cohort: Collaborate with peers from education, corporate and nonprofit sectors while learning from expert tenured faculty in educational technology.
Careers with a Doctor of Educational Technology
Your doctorate in educational technology opens the doors to careers in K-12 schools, virtual schools and colleges and universities, as well as corporate, industrial and military settings.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Program Director, Higher Education | $67,724 |
| Director of Training & Development | $125,040 |
| Director of Institutional Research | $83,691 |
| College Professor/Instructor | $84,380 |
Where can a D.E.T. online program take you? See for yourself.
Your career path is uniquely yours, but you're not alone. Our Doctor of Educational Technology alumni have taken their expertise and used it to accomplish great things. CMU grads are shaping the future of education. See how you can too!
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