This emphasis area provides advanced training for educators or prospective educators a strong theoretical and practical foundation in dynamic instructional design, and concurrent knowledge and skills to integrate contemporary digital technology in a variety of educational and training settings.The Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Information Technology in Education provides advanced training for educators or prospective educators a strong theoretical and practical foundation in dynamic instructional design, and concurrent knowledge and skills to integrate contemporary digital technology in a variety of educational and training settings.<br>Students in the Information Technology in Education doctoral program are well prepared to be an active researcher with solid research skills and an academic publication agenda. Career options for students with this Ph.D. can be (but not limited to):<br>Instructional design assistant professors working in teaching and research institutions, Instructional designers or leadership positions in instructional design for: Universities and colleges, K-12 schools, Educational software/gaming companies, industry, and organizations<br>Leading technology officers for industry companies working in their education and training divisions<br>Senior positions on technology related evaluation and assessment for government, schools, or grant sponsors