Capella University is offering an online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program that focuses on Information Technology Education. This program was developed to meet the anticipated demand for post-secondary teachers of Information Technology courses. Capella’s PhD – Information Technology Education is conducted online thus, learners can schedule their coursework around their personal and professional commitments.

Capella’s online PhD – Information Technology Education program combines in-depth analysis, critical thinking, research and scholarly writing with the development of skills in advanced teaching techniques as well as curriculum design and the outcomes of this specialization were reviewed by faculty who participated in the Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group for Information Technology Education (SIGITE). This program is ideal for post-secondary IT instructors who want to further their careers, and IT professionals who want to delve into the academe.

The program is composed of 120 quarter credits worth of academic coursework. This 120 credits is spread out over Core Courses, Specialization Courses, and eight Graduate-level elective courses. Some courses have prerequisites thus it is recommended that learners consult with an Enrollment Counselor prior to starting on the program.

Tuition usually does not include the cost of books and other incidental expenses that may arise during the program. There are, however, various financial aid plans such as federal grants, loans and scholarships which are available to eligible students.

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