PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology

1. On-campus program allows for extensive research opportunities
2. Supportive and collaborative learning environment
3. Easy access to faculty
4. 20 percent acceptance rate

Your coursework will immerse you in a rich environment that will lead you to becoming a scholar in learning, design, and technology. Your program of study includes:

• A minimum of 67 hours beyond your bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 27 hours (excluding dissertation) of major coursework (at least 15 hours in 8000- and 9000-level courses)

This degree will typically take four to five years to finish. Additional courses may be required if you do not enter the PhD program with a master's degree in educational media, educational technology, or a related field.

As you complete your application for the UGA Graduate School, you will be able to attach the following documents: 1. Curriculum vita (CV) or resume 2. Statement of purpose (short essay) 3. Official transcripts 4. Writing sample (highly encouraged)

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Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.

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Part 2: Apply to the PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology

While completing your Graduate School application, be sure to attach the following:

1. Official GRE scores
2. Current resume/CV
3. Statement of Purpose (no more than five pages)
   The applicants should provide an overview of who you are (e.g., your background, interests, etc.), why you want the PhD, what you plan/hope to do as a result of having the doctoral degree and how you see this degree contributing to your professional and personal goals. It is also essential to include responses to the following questions:

• What are your current research interests?
• Who do you think among our faculty would be your best advisor and why? (You can nominate 1-3 people as possible advisors with a rationale for each.) * How do the research interests of the selected advisors fit with your own interests?

1. In addition to your Graduate School application, please email a sample of scholarly writing directly to the department.

Applicants are accepted for fall semester admission only. Application deadlines are:

• November 1 (for priority consideration)
• February 1 (final deadline)

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