Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design and Innovative Technology
Design the Future of Education
Lead the future of learning and technology with Capitol Technology University’s Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Instructional Design and Innovative Technology. This advanced doctoral program is tailored for experienced professionals seeking to conduct sustained, high-level research while shaping the evolution of instructional design, training, and innovative technology across diverse organizational settings.
What You’ll Learn
- Instructional design theory and advanced learning methodologies
- Research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and scholarly inquiry
- Innovative technologies and applications in education and training environments
- Organizational learning, training systems, and performance improvement
- Emerging trends in digital learning, AI and adaptive technologies
- Global perspectives in education and training
- Scholarly writing, publishing, and dissemination of original research
- Applied problem-solving through independent, research-driven study
- Leadership strategies and innovation in instructional design
Whether your goal is to lead instructional innovation, influence organizational learning strategies, or contribute groundbreaking research to the field, the EdD in Instructional Design and Innovative Technology equips you with the expertise to drive the future of learning.
This EdD program is for current professionals or those with experience in the educational sector. Students will pursue a deep proficiency in this area using interdisciplinary methodologies, cutting-edge courses, and dynamic faculty. As your EdD progresses, you will move through a series of progression points and review stages by your academic supervisor. This ensures that you are engaged in a process of research that will lead to the production of a high-quality Thesis and that you are on track to complete this in the time available. Following submission of your EdD Thesis you will have an oral presentation assessed by an external expert in your field.
Why Capitol?
Expert Guidance in Doctoral Research
Learn from experienced professionals who combine academic expertise with real-world insight. Our faculty and dissertation chairs will provide the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research and build credentials in the field.
Proven Academic Excellence
Study at a university renowned for its industry-focused curriculum in high-demand fields and gain access to extensive research resources through our online/on-campus library.
Program is 100% online
Our doctoral programs are offered 100% online, with no on-campus classes or residencies required, allowing you the flexibility needed to balance your studies and career.
Career Opportunities
Market demand for Instructional Design and Innovative Technology expertise
Get the necessary credentials to take on a leadership role; become a researcher, speaker, author, or trusted expert.
A degree that is relevant to any and every organization
Graduates will contribute significantly to the Instructional Design and Innovative Technology field through the creation of new knowledge and ideas.
Degree Details
This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research.
The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $970 | $980 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (active duty, per credit) | $875 | $875 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (retired, per credit) | $925 | $925 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Application Fee (waived for Capitol Tech master's graduates) | $100 | $100 |
High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.