Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology and Learning Design

Doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees signify the acquisition of advanced knowledge in a field of specialization and advanced competence in conducting significant and original education research. This program develops highly qualified educational technology researchers and designers in academia, research and development labs, corporations, school boards or other settings. The program is organized in close conjunction with the master in educational technology and learning design program.

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest. Proof of English Language proficiency, A Master’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institutionA Bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree.Completion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant program’s master’s program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.Admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Application information is available from the Faculty of Education.Admitted students satisfy all requirements for the master in educational technology and learning design. Applicants are welcomed from a variety of educational and technical backgrounds, although they may be required to complete courses from the master of arts (MA) program before beginning course work on the PhD.IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.