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Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technologies

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technologies program was established in the academic year 1438 AH, to be the first doctoral program specialized in educational technologies at the level of the Kingdom. The program is offered in the form of courses in addition to a scientific thesis submitted to obtain a doctoral degree.

Overview

The mission of the program is to "provide academically accredited technical education and prepare distinguished scientific and research competencies in the fields of educational technologies, to meet the requirements of development and the needs of educational and training institutions, according to the best scientific standards, using the latest scientific and technical methods available." This qualifies students to work in many institutions, such as consultants in providing consultations related to educational technologies to the relevant authorities, or designers and developers in e-learning institutions, whether universities or Saudi centers.

Eligible Applicants

• Students with a Master's Degree in Educational Technologies are eligible to apply.
• Admission from outside the specialty is not possible.

Method of Study

The program is offered in a full-time format, with a duration of three years (six semesters).

Courses and Thesis

The program consists of 57 credit hours, including compulsory and optional courses, as well as a thesis.

Degree

The degree awarded is a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technologies.

School Level

The program is offered at the postgraduate level.

Place of Study

• For male students: Buraydah - Qassim Region - College Headquarters.
• For female students: Buraydah - Qassim Region - College Headquarters (Female Section).

Required Specialization

A Master's Degree in Educational Technologies is required for admission.

Years of Study

The program duration is three years, consisting of six semesters.

Study Period

There is no specific study period mentioned.

Number of Credit Hours

The program consists of 57 credit hours.

Credits Required for Graduation

57 credit hours are required for graduation.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 72,000 SAR.

Required GPA

The required GPA for admission is at least 3.75 (out of 5) or 2.75 (out of 4).

Preference Mechanism for Admission

The preference mechanism for admission is based on:

• GPA (50%)
• Undergraduate Aptitude Test (20%)
• Differentiation test (30%)

Educational Goals

The educational goals of the program are:

1. Providing a new vision in educational technology studies, based on the use of the latest technologies in teaching, distance learning, and e-learning systems.
2. Providing the necessary knowledge to qualify students scientifically and practically in the fields of educational technologies.
3. Preparing specialized scientific and professional cadres, and highly qualified, in the applied fields of educational technology.
4. Encouraging scientific competencies to keep pace with the rapid progress of science and technology, pushing them to creativity and innovation, and developing and directing scientific research to address the issues of educational and training environments and the needs of human development in Saudi society.
5. Studying educational issues and phenomena in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and developing solutions for them.
6. Preparing competencies capable of interacting with the requirements of educational environments, ensuring the sustainability of its outputs, to achieve the service of the Saudi society in the present and future.
7. Providing the opportunity for students with a master's degree to complete their studies and obtain a doctoral degree in educational technologies.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the program are:

• Knowledge and understanding of the foundations and realities of issues and theories related to the field of education in general and the field of educational technologies in particular.
• Possessing knowledge related to the types of programs and computer interfaces and their applications in the educational process.
• Possessing a broad understanding of scientific research and its procedures in the field of e-learning techniques and technological innovations.
• Identifying the foundations and principles associated with developing a new project or product in the field of educational technologies that can be applied in the educational field.
• Utilizing social media and technological innovations to communicate effectively with others to meet educational and educational needs.
• Using computer applications in the development of different educational environments to solve educational issues according to the standards of the educational technological product.
• Criticizing and evaluating sources and information related to the field of educational technologies.
• Creating and designing solutions to a research issue in the specialization of educational technologies, in light of research procedures and methodology.
• Using computers and specialized software to process data and information related to the field of educational technologies.
• Designing quality learning environments that are rich in teaching and learning resources, in the light of educational design theories and models.
• Having the ability to lead, take responsibility, and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of societal and legal responsibility for the effects of their scientific and research practices.
• Respecting intellectual property rights and professional ethics in scientific research processes and projects related to the field of educational technologies.

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of the program include:

1. Working as faculty members and teachers in teaching and learning institutions (university/pre-university).
2. Working as a researcher in research centers in the field of educational technologies/education development.
3. Working as trainers in training organizations in the field of educational technologies.
4. Working as consultants in providing consultations related to educational technologies to the relevant authorities.
5. Working as designers and developers in e-learning institutions, whether in universities or Saudi centers.

Program Structure

The program consists of compulsory and optional courses, as well as a thesis.

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory courses are:

• EDT 724: Social media tools for teaching and learning
• EDT 711: Quantitative research methods in educational technologies
• EDT 714: Instructional design theory and research
• EDT 712: Qualitative research methods in educational technologies
• EDT 715: Design and development of digital content
• EDT 718: Learning Resources Calendar
• EDT 722: Simulation and Gaming
• EDT 716: Designing Learning Environments
• PSYCH717: Advanced Inferential Statistics
• EDT 720: Educational Technology Seminar
• EDT 721: Using innovations in education
• EDT 725: Applications of technological innovations in the educational environment
• EDT 723: Learning Management Systems
• EDT 717: Educational Technology Ethics
• EDT 719: Field Practice in Instructional Technology
• EDT 799: Mission Statement

Optional Courses

The optional courses are:

• EDT 730: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems in Education
• EDT 731: Issues and Trends in Educational Technologies
• 709CURR: Theory of the method
• EDT 733: Designing and developing programs for preschoolers
• EDT 732: Learning Technologies for Special Needs