Doctoral Program Summary
The Technology Education doctoral program is temporarily suspending admissions pending the outcome of a college-wide effort to redefine our doctoral programs. Please contact us during the spring term of 2007 for further information regarding doctoral program options. Thank you for your interest in Technology Education.
Introduction
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program in Technology Education provides
scholars from many backgrounds an opportunity to study the discipline of
Technology. The program includes the study of technology, the relation of
technical systems to the civilization process, and the implications of changes
in these systems on the quality of life and the education of citizens. Doctoral
students in Technology Education become involved in research, design, implementation
and evaluation of technical means and adaptive systems in technical, educational,
and social/cultural contexts. Course work includes the study of theory,
research, and application to practice.
Program Characteristics
An individual program of study is developed by each student in cooperation
with her/his advisor and graduate committee. The program of study identifies
the competencies the student plans to attain, and the goals, objectives,
and courses related to those competencies.
General Requirements
At least 72 semester hours of substantive course work are required, exclusive
of the dissertation. A maximum of 30 semester hours may come from the
Master's degree. Major and minor areas of concentration are required.
A major in Technology Education requires a minimum of 27 semester credit hours and a minor requires
a minimum of 18 semester credit hours. In addition, the college core of
research courses typically adds another 15 semester credit hours.
Admission to the Doctoral Degree
The following documents must be sent to the office of Admissions and
Records
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A completed Application for Graduate Admission form with non
refundable fee.
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Official transcripts, graduate and undergraduate.
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Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score no more than four years old. Applications normally are not considered if the MAT score is below 50 or if the GRE score is below 1000 on the first two parts.
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International students must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The applicant must score at least 213
on the computer-based TOEFL or
550 on the paper-based TOEFL.
These Documents must be sent to the office of Technology Education
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Letter of application (including personal and professional goals)
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Resume or Curriculum Vita
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Three letters of reference (focus on academic potential)
Timeline of Major Events
| Permanent advisor selected |
Before completing more than 9 credit hours |
| Doctoral committee selected |
Before completing more than 18 credit hours |
| Program of study approved |
Before completing more than 18 credit hours |
| Candidacy exam taken |
When all coursework is completed |
| Dissertation prospectus approved |
As soon as possible after passing the
candidacy exam |
| Dissertation successfully defended |
Within 5 years after passing the candidacy exam |
| Dissertation accepted by WVU Libraries |
Within 5 years after passing the candidacy exam |
| Core Courses |
Credit Hours
|
| TE 710 Contemporary Problems in Communication |
3
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| TE 711 Technical Developments in Communication |
3
|
| TE 730 Introduction to Technology |
3
|
| TE 731 Interdisciplinary Seminar |
3
|
| TE 732 Technology: Its History and Development |
3
|
| TE 733 Readings in Technology and Culture |
3
|
| TE 734 Innovation and Invention |
3
|
| TE 797 Research (Dissertation) |
6
|
|
Total Core
|
27
|
| Research Core Courses (effective July 1, 2004) |
Credit Hours |
| EDP 612 Introduction to Research |
3 |
| EDP 613 Statistical Methods 1 |
3 |
| EDP 614 Statistical Methods 2 |
3 |
| SCFD 615 Qualitative Research Methods |
3 |
| Research Course Elective |
3 |
Total Research Core |
15 |
Residency Requirement
Doctoral students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of nine (9) semester
hours of approved graduate credit in each of two consecutive terms (Fall & Spring, Spring & Summer, or Summer & Fall).
Program Time Limit
The dissertation must be completed within five years after passing the
candidacy exam. Failure to do so requires the student to repeat the candidacy
examination and any other requirements specified by the student's doctoral
committee in order to be reinstated.
Need more information? Contact Dr. Daniel Hursh, (304)293-2076 or Dan.Hursh@mail.wvu.edu.
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