Doctorate

Ed.D. Instructional and Performance Technology

Lead organizational performance improvement, technology integration and workplace learning across sectors.

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Ed.D. curriculum aligns with the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate Framework, ensuring rigor and educational best practices
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Instructional and Performance Technology, Ed.D. Overview

The University of West Florida’s newly expanded, fully online Doctor of Education in Instructional and Performance Technology is for professionals who want to effectively apply research and theory to achieve educational goals and improve performance in a variety of settings. This program prepares graduates to fulfill leadership roles related to organizational development, technology integration and workplace learning across sectors.

The Instructional and Performance Technology Ed.D. is an applied doctoral degree, preparing students to serve as practitioner-scholars, providing leadership, conducting applied research, and guiding change management efforts based on research and best practices related to instructional design, instructional technology, performance technology, and technology integration. Students will learn to apply the principles of systems theories, learning theories, communication theories, instructional theories, and applied research to solve organizational problems. Built-in residencies allow you to foster personal relationships with faculty, fellow students and others in the industry. Despite the fully online nature of this program, you will feel fully engaged in an active learning community.

In addition to careers in K–12 and higher education, graduates from UWF’s online Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology program are prepared for roles in healthcare, government, U.S. military, business and corporate positions or any setting where there is a need to improve organizational performance, integrate technology and/or facilitate workplace learning.

Candidates for This Program Include:

  • Education and training professionals
  • Community college, state college and university personnel
  • Social and health-related personnel
  • Community civic leaders

You Will Be Able To:

  • Apply theoretical and empirical best practices to create solutions that resolve complex organizational and individual performance problems
  • Generate action research studies utilizing appropriate quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods strategies
  • Diagnose individual and organizational performance problems
  • Conceptualize solutions for individual and organizational performance problems
  • Critically evaluate inferences drawn from empirical research and practice in the field of instructional design and technology
  • Apply ethical research practices when conducting research studies
  • Develop logical, well-reasoned arguments to guide future research endeavors and projects in the field
  • Disseminate research findings and recommendations to culturally diverse stakeholders using appropriate modalities

The University of West Florida is a member institution of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED). This selective membership includes colleges and universities committed to undertaking a critical examination on the education doctorate through dialog, experimentation, critical feedback, and evaluation.