Doctor of Education
Learning Design & Leadership
Typical Plan of Study (minimum 64 hours)
Required Courses
16 hours
Select 1 Additional Research Methods Course
4 hours
4 electives from LDL or other programs
16 hours
Courses selected in consultation with your advisor.
3 Independent Study Courses to be taken in conjunction with the qualifying examinations
12 hours
Program Cost
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