Bridge the gap between research and practice as you help develop performance technology
You’ll learn how to apply research findings to build and test processes, products, and services with the goal of producing instructional materials for education, training, or performance improvement environments.
You'll also gain experience you can use to conduct needs analysis of target audiences and measure the effectiveness of instructional products and solutions.
| Starting Semester | Deadline | |
| Fall | Jan 15 | |
| December 1 is the priority funding deadline for the Dean’s Fellowship | ||
| International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive. | ||
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.
| Residency | Tuition | DE Fee | Total |
| IN Resident | $480.93 | $39 | $519.93 |
| Non-resident | $576.45 | $39 | $615.45 |
Find more information and calculate your expected costs at Student Central.
Why earn your doctorate at the IU School of Education? Ph.D. or Ed.D.—which is right for you? Get answers to these questions and more.
Read the FAQA degree in instructional systems technology has applications not just in educational settings, but in corporations, government, military, and nonprofit organizations. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to solve instructional problems and to tackle human performance issues, from training factory workers to use new equipment to developing a change management plan for introducing new management practices in a global company.
Some career options include:
for applicants with a 3.75 GPA or higher for their masters degree coursework from an accredited U.S. institution
Thomas Brush
(812) 856-8458
tbrush@indiana.edu
This 60-hour degree prepares you to take on management or leadership roles in organizations where instructional and performance technology is a key part of their mission.
Applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited institution. While course work is delivered primarily online, students will be required to attend the IST Annual Conference held in the spring during the first year they are in the program.
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