University of Florida

Ed.D. Program Requirements

The Ed.D. in Educational Technology is a cohort-based program. Thus, all students are expected to adhere to the milestones provided below. Students who are unable to adhere to this schedule for any reason must wait until the following year to join the next cohort. We cannot make exceptions to this rule given the intense nature of facilitating this degree.  Due to the intense nature of the cohort program, there will be an accompanying online platform used to facilitate communication throughout the year.

Prerequisite Year
Students applying to this program must have a Master's degree in Educational Technology or a related field. Master’s degrees in other fields will be evaluated and applicants will be individually advised as to their prerequisite requirements.

Year One Milestones*

1. Complete all cohort-based courses
2. Complete at least 30 credits (Including credits earned during the prerequisite year or transfer credits)
3. Complete at least one cognate course
4. Complete a formal written plan for advancement to candidacy (i.e. how you will complete your qualifying exams)
5. Complete two of four qualifying exam tasks
6. Attend week-long campus experience during the week specified in the admission agreement for your cohort
7. Participate in online communication throughout the year

Year Two Milestones*

1. Complete all cohort-based courses
2. Complete at least 60 credits (Including credits earned during the prerequisite year or transfer credits)
3. Complete at least one cognate area (i.e. 9 credits in a specified area)
4. Advance to candidacy by completing and presenting Qualifying Exam experiences in a public forum during campus-based experience with your advisor and inquiry group
5. Defend dissertation proposal during campus-based experience during campus-based experience with your advisor and inquiry group
6. Participate in online communication throughout the year

Year Three Milestones*

1. Participate in online communication throughout the year
2. Complete all cohort-based courses
3. Complete at least 90 credits (Including credits earned during the prerequisite year or transfer credits)
4. Apply for graduation with Graduate School
5. Defend dissertation during campus-based experience during campus-based experience negotiated with your advisor.

* Students who are unable to adhere to this schedule for any reason must wait until the following year to join the next cohort.

 

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