DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design
Program at a Glance:
Total Credit Hours: 60
Courses: 20
Recommended Completion Time: 45 Months
Northcentral University's Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Instructional Design program will help
students gain the advanced skills they need to
thrive in this challenging and rewarding field.
Students will gain practical, hands-on experience
working with subject matter experts, managing
complex projects and carrying out research
projects. Upon graduation students will have the
skills they need to help shape learning
environments and contribute to the overall body
of knowledge in the field of instructional design.
The program is centered on helping students
develop advanced skills and knowledge related
to the learning experience and instructional
design. Students will learn how to evaluate
design processes, explore the design and
development of simulations, games and mobile
learning, and contribute to the body of
knowledge through rigorous research on these
and other topics related to instructional design.
This program was designed to align with
instructional design competencies including those
set forth by the International Board of Standards
for Training, Performance and Improvement
©
(IBSTPI), the Association for Talent Development
(ATD) and the Association for Educational
Communication and Technology (AECT).
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