<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The PhD in Education program with a specialization in E-Learning at National University will cover a variety of topics ranging from scholarly writing to online learning communities. You will also have the opportunity to select from a number of elective courses to focus more on areas in which you have particular interests or talents. You will be required to pass all your classes with at least a B average, complete a series of research courses, pass a comprehensive examination course and write an acceptable doctoral dissertation in order to graduate from the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program you should have an excellent mind for technology and a knack for helping people learn new things in unique ways. You should already have a solid foundation in education that you wish to expand upon by learning new education techniques as well as technical skills that can be applied to the education field. You are required to have a master's degree prior to applying to this program at National University. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you will be required to complete 60 credit hours. Of those credit hours, 27 will be from foundational courses, 18 will be from specialization courses, three will be from an examination course, and 12 will be from dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a PhD in Education with a specialization in E-Learning</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td>Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8200</td><td>Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8201</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8202</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204</td><td>Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8205</td><td>Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>One additional Specialization or Elective Course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EL 7001</td><td> Principles and Practices in E-Learning (Foundation Course)</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7002</td><td> E-Learning Instructional Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7003</td><td> Instructional Design and Engaging E-Learning Activities</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7004</td><td> The Online Learner</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7006</td><td> Facilitating Adult Learning Online</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7007</td><td> Developing Online Content Ethically and Legally</td></tr> <tr><td>EL 7010</td><td> Online Learning for the PK-12 Students</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700E</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program you may be able to look into a career that suits your particular interests or abilities. By utilizing the skills emphasized in this course, you could apply for jobs working with technology or teaching, as well as in many other environments. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Teacher </li><li>Programmer </li><li>Educational Programs Designer </li><li>Teacher's Aid </li><li>Education Administrator </li><li>Online Lesson Planner</li></ul>