Interaction and Media Sciences PhD

The Interaction and Media Sciences concentrations enable students to become university faculty, researchers, instructional designers, and leaders in the growing field of educational technology.

The focus of IMS is on content, pedagogy, technology, and a wide range of associated issues.

Students develop expertise in critical analysis, deconstruction, and research on educational technology.

IMS concentrations prepare students for a variety of professional careers related to teaching and learning in both academic and non-academic settings, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.

Concentration Courses - Credits: 30

Complete 12 credits of the following courses, and an additional 18 credits of advisor-approved courses in IMS.

CIT 770 - Foundations in Technology & Learning

CIT 773 - Interaction Design

CIT 778 - Instructional Design

CIT 780 - Educational Technology Research and Practice

T&L Required Courses – Credits: 6

Complete 6 credits that must include the following courses. CIG 761 and CIG 790 are not eligible for substitution.

CIG 761 - Theoretical Foundations of Education

CIG 790 - Doctoral Research Seminar

Research Required Courses – Credits: 12

Complete a total of 12 credits by completing all the following courses (6 credits), and 6 credits of advisor-approved coursework. EPY 718, and EPY 721 are not eligible for substitution.

EPY 718 - Qualitative Research Methodologies

EPY 721 - Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An Introduction