EdD in Learning Technologies Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

• Terms: Fall
• Length: 3 years / 53 units per term for dissertation
• Location(s): West Los Angeles
• Format: Online-Hybrid

The Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies (EDLT) program prepares students to lead learning technologies arms of schools, corporations, and other public and private organizations. This educational technology program is ideal for individuals with a high level of comfort and proficiency in using technology and social media.

This EdD in educational technology program is designed to provide students with the expertise to effectively leverage new and emerging learning technologies to facilitate learning and development in the workplace and school. Embracing the scholar-practitioner model of professional training, this program emphasizes experiential learning to support agency development in our students. Required national and international trips are woven into the program, providing students with access to leading researchers in the field, and a global perspective on technology and learning worldwide. This program culminates in a doctoral dissertation.

Program Benefits

Reputable Program

The EdD in Learning Technologies program and Pepperdine University as an institution are among the highest-ranked in the United States.

Values Centered

Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through GSEP's core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.

Program Details

• This EDLT program is ideal for full-time students or working professionals to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online modalities. 60% of coursework is completed in person, and 40% is completed online. The online portion provides flexibility, while the classroom component offers an enhanced experience, a personalized/hands-on approach, relational interaction with peers, and increased quality of learning.
• Robust online modules feature engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.
• Face-to-Face classes are conveniently located on our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, close to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and just off the 405 freeway.
• The cohort model builds upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
• Small class sizes and a low faculty: student ratio provide a supportive learning environment, meaningful student-faculty interactions, and long-term professional and personal relationships.

International Student Opportunities

• This program is approved for international students pursuing an F-1 or any other type of visa.
• A dedicated Enrollment Services Officer will make your admissions process easy and comfortable, with experience in supporting both international and domestic students.
• Integration of domestic and international students across campuses. Dedicated support for international students is provided through the Office of International Student Services (OISS).
• Opportunities to participate in university social, sporting, cultural, and spiritual events.
• The cohort model builds upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
• Robust alumni network.
• Partnerships with professional networks and conferences.

This doctoral program includes 51 units plus two units per term until the completion of the dissertation. You will experience a curriculum focused on preparing professionals in educational and learning technology with well-rounded and unparalleled leadership theory and practice courses, cutting-edge technology, learning theory, design, and much more.

There is an additional emphasis on hands-on instruction through domestic and international travel experiences. Research design and analysis methods and applications are accomplished through both coursework and a final dissertation.

Core Courses

• EDD 700 ---- Leadership Theory and Practice ---- (3)
• EDD 724 ---- Ethical Leadership, Equity, Cultural Proficiency, and Social Justice ---- (3)
• EDD 734 ---- Inferential Statistics ---- (3)
• EDD 753A ---- Advocacy, Social Change, and Public Policy Development ---- (3)
• EDD 753B ---- National Policy Experience ---- (1)
• EDD 754A ---- Global Economics and Public Policy ---- (3)
• EDD 754B ---- Global Policy Experience ---- (2)
• EDD 755 ---- Virtual Learning and Collaboration ---- (3)
• EDD 759 ---- Law and Dispute Resolution ---- (3)
• EDD 763 ---- Learning Design, Cognition, and Evaluation ---- (3)
• EDD 765 ---- Organizational Change, Innovation, and Creativity ---- (3)
• EDD 766 ---- Quantitative Research Methods and Descriptive Statistics ---- (3)
• EDD 767 ---- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis ---- (3)

Program-Specific Courses

• EDLT 702 ---- Futuring: Jobs and technology of the Future ---- (3)
• EDLT 728 ---- Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds for Learning ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Advances in Theory and Practice ---- (3,3)

Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation

• EDD 787 ---- Comprehensive Examination Seminar ---- (3)
• ED 791 ---- Dissertation Research (until completion) ---- (2)
• ED 792 ---- Dissertation Completion* ---- (1)

The following electives fulfill the requirements for EDD 785. Note: Students may not complete the same study area for credit more than once.

Electives

• EDD 785 ---- Entrepreneurship: From Ideation to Fruition ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Non-human Subject Research ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Resilient Leadership ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Leadership and Spiritual Development ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Mixed and Multiple Methods Research Methodology ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Quantitative Ethnography ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Advancing Change Thru Story ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Philosophy and Researcher Identity ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- A Disciplined Approach to Social Entrepreneurship ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Leadership and Social Psychology ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Emergent Education Design for Global Universities ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Disruptive Learning and Leadership Technology for Fun and Profit! ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Psychology of Leadership ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- The World of Accreditation ---- (3)
• EDD 785 ---- Advanced Literature Information Seeking for Publication and Research ---- (3)

GSEP is committed to a learner-centered approach in the programs we offer. Each program has a set of objectives that a student graduating from the program is expected to achieve. The knowledge and skills taught in the program might be introduced in some courses. In other courses, students are asked to apply knowledge by practicing skills and demonstrating their abilities. Within the program, the values and dispositional attributes important for individuals entering the profession are emphasized.

Graduates of the EdD in the Learning Technologies program will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Design and conduct research, collect and analyze data and report research findings
• Assess needs, develop, deliver and assess learning experiences and apply tools of appropriate technology
• Integrate and synthesize personal, organizational, and societal values to advance leadership and change initiatives throughout organizations
• Integrate, synthesize and apply theories and practices that support research and development of National and Global policy
• Investigate, integrate and synthesize the use of technology for learning

This EdD from Pepperdine provides a strong opportunity for employment growth and earning potential. As a graduate, you will be prepared to increase your earning potential and help make a lasting difference in various business and organizational roles.

A Doctorate in Educational Technology from Pepperdine is valuable in many professional settings, including public and higher education institutions, businesses, and non-profit and governmental organizations.

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