About this Program

The ID&T program at the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies provides students with a solid grounding in instructional design, cognitive theory and research to meet these challenges. Our wide variety of course offerings is designed to give the graduate a strong background in both the theory and practice of the field.

Program Highlights

  • The ID&T provides the flexibility to pursue individual interests.

  • The rigorous ID&T course of study prepares graduates for a future in instructional technology in a variety of venues.

  • Distance learning program using synchronous and asynchronous technologies.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Doctor of Philosophy
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from Â鶹´«Ã½'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Computer Occupations, All Other

$91,080 Median Salary

All computer occupations not listed separately.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

$74,630 Median Salary

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

$102,530 Median Salary

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Instructional Designers and Technologists

$66,680 Median Salary

Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Instructional Design & Technology at Â鶹´«Ã½?
Students entering the Doctor of Philosophy program in Instructional Design & Technology should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
  • For admission to this program, individuals should have completed master’s degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited university. Degrees that are equivalent to a master’s degree such as L.L.B., J.D., and D.D.S. are also acceptable.

  • Prospective students should also have prior course work in statistics and instructional technology. If this requirement is not met, then additional course work may be added to the candidate’s graduate program of study at the discretion of the advisor and graduate program director

  • Please see prerequisites on the curriculum description for specific.

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Contact

Associate Professor

2303 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529