Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

The Ph.D. in Information Technology provides candidates with the necessary skills to provide applied research in evidence-based, human-centered, and secure IT practice. The program prepares candidates to educate future IT professionals at the K12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Graduates of our doctoral degree program in Information Technology are also prepared to become key leaders in organizations and enterprises to develop IT solutions for consumers or businesses.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

Earned a baccalaureate degree from an ABET accredited Information Technology degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or better. ABET is a non profit certified organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, engineering, and engineering technology.

Earned an undergraduate degree and (a) completed a minimum of 18 graduate-level course work in Information Technology with a GPA of 3.5 or above, or (b) completed significant years of professional experience in information technology as determined by the graduate director.

Standardized Tests of English Proficiency

Most students fulfill the English requirement by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS), or the PEARSON Test of English (PTE). For IELTS, an overall band score of 6.5 is sufficient for graduate admission. For PEARSON, a score of 47 is sufficient. TOEFL requirements vary based on the type of TOEFL test taken, and scores are valid for up to two years. The minimum university requirement is: 520 (paper-based test), or 190 (computer-based test), or 80 (internet-based test).

Fall Semester Only - January 31