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Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences - PhD


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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences

Our PhD students pursue a research-based experience with career options that range from academic research to corporate business, non-profit pursuits, and more. After completing a research core, students are free to select courses that will best meet their program requirements and long-term professional goals. The ITLS PhD program is nationally and internationally recognized for its research related to design and learning. Please see individual faculty bios to get a sense of active research going on in the department.

Doctoral graduates are well-positioned for tenure track positions at research or teaching institutions, for work in student services or higher education administration, engaging in faculty development, or as directors of instructional design. Some PhDs go on to leadership positions in corporate settings or use their doctoral degrees in K-12 as teachers or district specialists. All PhD students complete original research in the form of a dissertation.

The PhD is available at Utah State University’s main campus in Logan, Utah.

Major Requirements


All courses require a grade of C or better and students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Planning sheets with course semester availability are available on the ITLS website.

The PhD degree program requires a minimum of 43 credits with a master’s degree in this field. A minimum of 52 credits, including ITLS master’s core courses, required for students with a master’s degree in a field other than Instructional Technology or Learning Sciences. Students who do not have a master’s degree will be required to complete a minimum of 70 credits, including ITLS master’s core courses. Students have 8 calendar years to complete all degree requirements.

Master’s Core Courses


Required if students do not have an ITLS master’s degree

General Elective Course Options


Choose 12 credits from the list of electives below. Other electives may be chosen with major chairperson approval.

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