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Learning Design & Leadership

Learning Design & Leadership (LDL) provides educators and training/learning development professionals the opportunity to learn how to create more engaging learning environments by integrating new media technologies. Students in this program will earn a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership with a concentration in Learning Design and Leadership.

Typical Plan of Study (minimum 64 hours)

Required Courses

16 hours

4 electives from LDL or other programs

16 hours

Courses selected in consultation with your advisor.

Research Methods Required Course

4 hours

Select 1 Additional Research Methods Course

4 hours

Qualifying Exams

12 hours

Dissertation Proposal Preparation

4 hours

Thesis Research

4 - 16 hours

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