in Instructional Design
Get state-of-the-art knowledge and research in instructional design and hands-on experience with various distance education technologies.
in Distance Education
Get a professional doctoral degree that provides rigorous preparation for advanced responsibilities and leadership in the distance-learning field.
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The Doctor of Education in Distance Education is an 18-credit online graduate program. Transferring students must meet the admission requirements and complete at least 2/3 of their doctoral courses, the proposal defence/candidacy examination, and all dissertation requirements with Athabasca University.
All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates. The program also includes a required 1-week on-site orientation, a candidacy exam, and the completion and defence of a dissertation.
You can finish this program in as little as 4 years of study or take up to 5 years to complete all requirements.