{"id":637,"date":"2024-01-12T17:39:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/?page_id=637"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T17:34:48","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/prospective-students\/online-edd\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/files\/2024\/01\/23-AI-Day-@-COE-34.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;42%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What is the difference between a Ph.D. and Ed.D.?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Choosing between a Ph.D. and an Ed.D. in Education requires careful consideration of academic interests and career goals. While both are doctoral degrees, they differ in emphasis. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy):<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in academia, research, or leadership positions in technology-driven educational institutions.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Emphasizes advanced research, theory development, and scholarly contributions in educational technology.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding of educational technology through rigorous academic inquiry and publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ed.D. (Doctor of Education):<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Ideal for in-service educators and professionals seeking leadership roles that involve implementing and managing technology integration in educational settings.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Offers a practice-oriented approach, focusing on applying research to real-world challenges in educational technology.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Prepares graduates to address practical issues, drive innovation, and lead educational technology initiatives within schools, districts, or educational organizations.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Still have questions? Contact us!\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I continue to work while completing this program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"It can take six to eight weeks for a completed and submitted application packet to move through the stages of the application process. You can also monitor your application status through the graduate application portal. If you still have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact the program coordinator.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How can I apply to the Ed.D. program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"For complete information on the admissions process, please review our program-specific guidelines.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Please also visit the following application information for the School of Teaching and Learning.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The application for our program may be found on the UF application portal. Our application deadline is in January, which is different from other deadlines in the college that might be in February, so please use the deadline on this page and plan accordingly. Please read these FAQs carefully before you apply.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is there a campus-based requirement (i.e., visit to campus)?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Yes. The online EdD in Educational Technology program is online except for an on-campus component for 2 days (in late August-early September) during your first semester and 4 days at the end of the first year (in late June) and 3 days in the second year (mid-May) of your program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Attendance is required. You are required to sign an Application Agreement Letter committing to the on-campus component and submit it along with your online application. The University of Florida also requires that you be present for your dissertation defense, but that date can be decided according to your convenience and in agreement with your dissertation committee chair.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Am I able to transfer credits from my master's program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The online Ed.D. program requires an earned Master\u2019s degree. It is possible to transfer up to 30 credit hours from your Master\u2019s program, depending on multiple factors.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students typically transfer 25-30 credits from their Masters degree, complete 54 required Ed.D. credits and take additional electives to complete the minimum 90 credits needed to graduate from the program. Transfer approvals are based on many factors and are made at the university level so we cannot tell prospective students how many credits will transfer.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Transfer credit requests are submitted during students\u2019 first semester in the program and are handled by the Graduate School after students have registered in the program. Once enrolled, your advisor will guide you through the credit transfer process. No questions about transfer credit can be addressed until after a student has begun the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information, please read the University of Florida policy on transfer of credit.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are GRE scores required for admission to the online EdD program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"You do not need to provide GRE scores to apply for the EdD cohort. If providing scores, the University of Florida Office of Admissions will only accept scores sent directly from ETS. You can send the scores using code 5812.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Where can I find information about tuition and fees?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the College of Education Online Tuition and Fees page.  This information may also be found on the UF Bursar\u2019s website.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students take a minimum of 60 credits (depending on credits transferred from the Master\u2019s degree) to complete the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at 352-392-1365.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Why is my tuition bill or tuition estimate so high? I should fall under the AY Flat Rate Waiver.\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"This waiver, which applies to online students enrolled in our M.Ed., Ed.S Ed.D. or certificate programs, is applied after the end of the drop\/add period for each semester. It is only applied once per semester, so you must be registered for all courses, even if they are 8W2 courses, by the end of drop\/add. You can not receive the flat rate waiver if you enroll in a course after the drop\/add period. Please note this waiver is not necessary for Florida Residents or EEP students. The AY flat rate waiver is college-specific. At the end of drop\/add, when we are certain that everyone has registered, a staff member sends a list of all those students who qualify to the Bursar\u2019s Office, and then the waiver is applied. Be assured that if you are in a completely online program (M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. or certificate programs), then the tuition rate will eventually reflect our tuition page.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Since this waiver is college-specific, meaning the College of Education bears the financial costs of these waivers, the Bursar\u2019s Office cannot give you accurate information since they typically quote from standard tuition rates, which are higher than the waiver. We know this can be frustrating, but this is the only way we can apply the waiver.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->To receive the tuition waiver, you must be registered for all classes before the semester begins (regardless of when the class begins \u2013 e.g. in the Fall, your second course begins in October). If you register later, you will not get the waiver. So please ensure there are no holds on your account, and that you are registered for both required courses this fall, if you have not done so already. You can pay a small amount (e.g. $100) before the tuition deadline to ensure your registration is not cancelled and no late fee is applied for non-payment of fees.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are scholarships available?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The College of Education awards scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students through an annual scholarship process. For more information on current scholarships, please visit the college student affairs scholarship website.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is financial aid available?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"TA primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the College of Education Online Tuition and Fees page.  This information may also be found on the UF Bursar\u2019s website.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Students take a minimum of 60 credits (depending on credits transferred from the Master\u2019s degree) to complete the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at 352-392-1365.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How many students comprise each cohort?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Each cohort is between 18-25 students.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How quickly can I complete the program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"A doctorate degree requires students to complete a minimum of 90 hours beyond their bachelor\u2019s degree. The online Ed.D. in Educational Technology is designed such that students complete the required courses as a cohort and work on their dissertations at their own pace. Degree completion depends on the student\u2019s ability to complete program requirements to a level commensurate with doctoral level work. Graduates of the program have taken a minimum of 3 years to complete the program.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How many credits can I transfer into the program from my previous graduate studies?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The online Ed.D. program requires an earned Master\u2019s degree. Students should have completed a Master\u2019s degree before they begin the Ed.D. program. It is possible to transfer up to 30 credit hours from your Master\u2019s program, depending on multiple factors. It may be possible to have additional credits transferred if students hold a specialist degree from an accredited doctoral degree granting institution.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Transfer approvals are based on many factors and are made at the university level so we cannot tell prospective students how many credits will transfer. Transfer credit requests are submitted during students\u2019 first semester in the program and are handled by the Graduate School after students have registered in the program. No questions about transfer credit can be addressed until after a student has begun the program. For more information, please see the University\u2019s official policy on transfer of credit.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"I completed an online certificate. Can I move into the Ed.D. program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The admissions processes for online certificates and degree programs are different so you would need to apply to the Ed.D. program. The credits earned from a certificate can transfer to a program once a student is accepted as long as a B or better was earned. Please note that only a total of 36 credits can transfer if you completed your Masters at UF and a total of 30 credits if you completed your Masters elsewhere.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Do letters of recommendation have to come from University faculty?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The admission requirements for our department state that letters of recommendation must come from university faculty. However, our program recognizes that many applicants have been away from university studies for many years. Thus, we prefer to see letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to your current work and your likelihood of success in graduate school. These may or may not come from university professors.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can letters of recommendation come from UF EdTech faculty?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"No, the Ed Tech faculty review applications so this would mean that we would be writing letters to ourselves. Current Ed Tech students who wish to apply to another Ed Tech program are welcomed to talk with faculty about it and to let us know they are applying but we cannot write letters of recommendation.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I see a list of courses in the program?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The list of courses look slightly different for each cohort. This is a cohort-based program, all requirements and activities have to be completed as an online cohort. The curriculum includes core courses in Educational Technology, research courses, doctoral seminars and electives. Students are required to take two courses a semester that total six credits (Fall, Spring and Summer) for the first two years of the program. The courses for the last offered cohort are listed on our website.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What are the program's prerequisites?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Acceptance requires a completed master\u2019s degree from an accredited institution. We do not require applicants to have a background in educational technology or education; however, it does help.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t\t{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Are there some classes I can take to see if this is the program for me?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"You can register for courses as a non-degree seeking student when they are offered each semester. View the course calendar for more information on when courses are offered throughout the year.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Before you register for a course, if you are planning to apply to the Ed.D., please email Dr. Olesova to ensure that the course you are taking will transfer into the Ed.D. program if you are accepted.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Please note that successfully completing courses does not guarantee admission to the Ed.D. cohort.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||50px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||29px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/\">Educational Technology<\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0ccd760f-f310-42ac-829f-4411209b6115&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Online Ed.D.<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;38b767b5-4888-4616-bbc8-472f05aaa419&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;31.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"\/educational-technology\/prospective-students\/online-edd\/\">Program Home<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"\/educational-technology\/prospective-students\/online-edd\/faq\">FAQ<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"mailto:edtechedd@coe.ufl.edu\">Email Coordinator<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"\/educational-technology\/prospective-students\/online-edd\/application\">Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;38b767b5-4888-4616-bbc8-472f05aaa419&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#1F7E98&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the difference between a Ph.D. and Ed.D.?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;9218e268-a696-4157-af99-f99ce6798dd5&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choosing between a Ph.D. and an Ed.D. in Education requires careful consideration of academic interests and career goals. While both are doctoral degrees, they differ in emphasis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in academia, research, or leadership positions in technology-driven educational institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emphasizes advanced research, theory development, and scholarly contributions in educational technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding of educational technology through rigorous academic inquiry and publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ed.D. (Doctor of Education):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ideal for in-service educators and professionals seeking leadership roles that involve implementing and managing technology integration in educational settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Offers a practice-oriented approach, focusing on applying research to real-world challenges in educational technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-indent-1\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prepares graduates to address practical issues, drive innovation, and lead educational technology initiatives within schools, districts, or educational organizations.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Still have questions?\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/contact-us\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I continue to work while completing this program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The program is intentionally designed for people working full-time jobs. In fact, all students in the online Ed.D. in computer science education are working professionals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to hold a master&#8217;s in education to apply to this program? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>No, you do not need to have completed a master&#8217;s in education to apply to this program. However, our program requires an earned master\u2019s degree for admission. Educational technology is an interdisciplinary field, and our students have majors in education, computer science, psychology, business and just about any other field you can imagine. We do expect that applicants work in educational environments and use educational technology in those environments. Regardless of your previous, it is important that you write a strong purpose statement (required in your application) about how this degree in educational technology will help you meet your professional goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can I apply to the Ed.D. program? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>For complete information on the admissions process, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/prospective-students\/online-edd\/application\/\">program-specific guidelines<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Please also visit the following application information for the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/school-teaching-learning\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School of Teaching and Learning<\/a>.<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The application for our program may be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.ufl.edu\/cgi-bin\/eaglec?page=iga-intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UF application portal<\/a>. Our application deadline is in January<\/span><span>, which is different from other deadlines in the college that might be in February, so please use the deadline on this page and plan accordingly. Please read these FAQs carefully before you apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is there a campus-based requirement (i.e., visit to campus)?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes. The online Ed.D. in educational technology program is online except for an on-campus component for <\/span><strong>2 days (in late August-early September)<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>during your first semester and\u00a0<\/span><strong>4 days<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>at the end of the first year (in late June) and\u00a0<\/span><strong>3 days<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>in the second year (mid-May) of your program.<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span> Attendance is\u00a0<\/span><strong><em>required<\/em><\/strong><span>. You are required to sign an <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/files\/2024\/04\/EdTechApplicationAgreementLetter2026.pdf\">Application Agreement Letter<\/a> committing to the on-campus component and submit it along with your online application. The University of Florida also requires that you be present for your dissertation defense, but that date can be decided according to your convenience and in agreement with your dissertation committee chair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Am I able to transfer credits from my master&#8217;s program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-9-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The online Ed.D. program requires an earned <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">master&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> degree.\u00a0Learn more about the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Master&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Degree Acknowledgment (MDA) on the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcatalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/degrees\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Graduate <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">School&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> website<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">master\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> degree acknowledgement (MDA) requests are submitted during <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">students\u2019<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> first semester in the program and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> handled by the Graduate School after students have registered <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in the program<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Once enrolled, your advisor (program coordinator) will guide you through the MDA process. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No questions about the MDA can be addressed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> until <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">after a student has begun<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How many credits can I transfer into the program from my previous graduate studies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The online Ed.D. program requires an earned master\u2019s degree. It is possible to transfer up to 30 credit hours from your master\u2019s program, depending on multiple factors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Students typically transfer 25-30 credits from their masters&#8217; degree, complete <strong>54 required<\/strong>\u00a0Ed.D. credits and take additional electives to complete the minimum\u00a0<strong>90 credits<\/strong>\u00a0needed to graduate from the program.\u00a0Transfer approvals are based on many factors and are made at the university level so we cannot tell prospective students how many credits will transfer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Transfer credit requests are submitted during students\u2019 first semester in the program and are handled by the UF Graduate School after students have registered in the program. Once enrolled, your advisor will guide you through the credit transfer process. <strong>No questions about transfer credit can be addressed until after a student has begun the program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ufl.edu\/media\/gradufledu\/pdf\/mda-language.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Florida policy on transfer of credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are GRE scores required for admission to the online Ed.D. program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>You do not need to provide GRE scores to apply for the Ed.D. cohort.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>If providing scores, the University of Florida Office of Admissions will only accept scores sent directly from ETS. You can send the scores using code 5812.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where can I find information about tuition and fees?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\">College of Education Online Tuition and Fees<\/a> page.\u00a0 This information may also be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/departments\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UF Bursar\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students take a minimum of\u00a0<strong>60<\/strong> credits (depending on credits transferred from the master&#8217;s degree) to complete the program.<\/p>\n<p><span>Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at <a href=\"tel:3523921365\">352-392-1365<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why is my tuition bill or tuition estimate so high? I should fall under the AY Flat Rate Waiver.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This waiver, which applies to online students enrolled in our M.Ed., Ed.S Ed.D. or certificate programs, is applied after the end of the drop\/add period for each semester. It is only applied once per semester, so you must be registered for all courses, even if they are 8W2 courses, by the end of drop\/add. You can not receive the flat rate waiver if you enroll in a course after the drop\/add period. Please note this waiver is not necessary for Florida Residents or EEP students. The AY flat rate waiver is college-specific. At the end of drop\/add, when we are certain that everyone has registered, a staff member sends a list of all those students who qualify to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/departments\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bursar\u2019s Office<\/a>, and then the waiver is applied. Be assured that if you are in a completely online program (M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. or certificate programs), then the tuition rate will eventually reflect our <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tuition page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since this waiver is college-specific, meaning the College of Education bears the financial costs of these waivers, the Bursar\u2019s Office cannot give you accurate information since they typically quote from standard tuition rates, which are higher than the waiver. We know this can be frustrating, but this is the only way we can apply the waiver.<br \/>To receive the tuition waiver, you must be registered for all classes before the semester begins (regardless of when the class begins \u2013 e.g. in the Fall, your second course begins in October). If you register later, you will not get the waiver. So please ensure there are no holds on your account, and that you are registered for both required courses this fall, if you have not done so already. You can pay a small amount (e.g. $100) before the tuition deadline to ensure your registration is not cancelled and no late fee is applied for non-payment of fees.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are scholarships available? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The College of Education awards scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students through an annual scholarship process. For more information on current scholarships, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college student affairs scholarship website<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is financial aid available? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A primary concern for working professionals studying part-time is the tuition cost of an advanced degree. Completely online students who take no face-to-face courses receive an out-of-state fee waiver, therefore our costs are very reasonable.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the graduate cost of attendance, please view the most recent graduate tuition costs and distance learning fees at the <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\">College of Education Online Tuition and Fees<\/a> page.\u00a0 This information may also be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/departments\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UF Bursar\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students take a minimum of\u00a0<strong>60<\/strong> credits (depending on credits transferred from the Master&#8217;s degree) to complete the program.<\/p>\n<p><span>Program faculty cannot answer questions about tuition. Further questions can be answered by the Admissions office at <a href=\"tel:3523921365\">352-392-1365<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How many students comprise each cohort? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-7-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-7-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Each cohort is between 18-25 students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How quickly can I complete the program? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-8-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>A doctorate degree requires students to complete a minimum of 90 hours beyond their bachelor\u2019s degree. The online Ed.D. in educational technology is designed such that students complete the required courses as a cohort and work on their dissertations at their own pace. Degree completion depends on the student\u2019s ability to complete program requirements to a level commensurate with doctoral level work. Graduates of the program have taken a minimum of 3 years to complete the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;I completed an online certificate. Can I move into the Ed.D. program? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-10-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The admissions processes for online certificates and degree programs are different so you would need to apply to the Ed.D. program. The credits earned from a certificate can transfer to a program once a student is accepted as long as a B or better was earned. Please note that only a total of 36 credits can transfer if you completed your master&#8217;s at UF and a total of 30 credits if you completed your master&#8217;s elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do letters of recommendation have to come from University faculty?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-11-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-11-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/school-teaching-learning\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admission requirements for our department<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>state that letters of recommendation must come from university faculty. However, our program recognizes that many applicants have been away from university studies for many years. Thus, we prefer to see letters of recommendations from individuals who can speak to your current work and your likelihood of success in graduate school. These may or may not come from university professors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can letters of recommendation come from UF ed tech faculty? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-12-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>No, the ed tech faculty review applications so this would mean that we would be writing letters to ourselves. Current ed tech students who wish to apply to another ed tech program are welcomed to talk with faculty about it and to let us know they are applying but we cannot write letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I see a list of courses in the program? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-13-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The list of courses look slightly different for each cohort. This is a cohort-based program, all requirements and activities have to be completed as an online cohort. The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/files\/2024\/03\/EdD_Program-of-Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curriculum<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>includes core courses in educational technology, research courses, doctoral seminars and electives. Students are required to take two courses a semester that total six credits (Fall, Spring and Summer) for the first two years of the program. The courses for the last offered cohort are listed on our website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the program&#8217;s prerequisites? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-14-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Acceptance requires a completed master\u2019s degree from an accredited institution. We do not require applicants to have a background in educational technology or education; however, it does help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there some classes I can take to see if this is the program for me? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-15-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap  active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>You can register for courses as a non-degree seeking student when they are offered each semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/educational-technology\/files\/2024\/03\/Course-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the course calendar<\/a> for more information on when courses are offered throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Before you register for a course, if you are planning to apply to the Ed.D., please <a href=\"mailto:lolesova@coe.ufl.edu\">email Larisa Olesova, Ph.D.,<\/a> to ensure that the course you are taking will transfer into the Ed.D. program if you are accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that successfully completing courses does not guarantee admission to the Ed.D. cohort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to identify a faculty member as a mentor or discuss my research interests before I apply?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-16-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Students will have the opportunity to get to know core faculty members in the program during the first year. Students then work with a research mentor in the second and third years of the program, once they have determined their area of specialization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will this program help me further my professional goals?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This program is designed for professionals wishing to conduct research in educational technology. Our students come from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. We work with students individually to help them achieve their professional goals. Almost all our students have advanced in their professional context, many have also changed jobs as a result of completing this degree. It is common for students\u2019 goals to change during the degree. Reading our articles about how this program has impacted Ed.D. students (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.swapnakumar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/KumarEdDImpact.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumar &amp; Dawson, 2012<\/a>;<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swapnakumar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/JHEWBL_Acad_SK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumar, 2014<\/a>) will help prospective applicants.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to know more about the program, please consult our book:<\/p>\n<p>Kumar, S. &amp; Dawson, K. (2018).<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>An Online Doctorate for Researching Professionals: Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation<\/em>. Athabasca University Press.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupress.ca\/index.php\/books\/120272\">http:\/\/www.aupress.ca\/index.php\/books\/120272<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who can I contact if I have additional questions? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;eda0dbcb-d16e-4fd9-b754-62160bc49eb3&#8243; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer toggle_close_all  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-18-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>If you have questions about the admissions process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu\">GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu<\/a>. 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