Doctor of Education in Design of Learning Technologies

For Doctor of Education in Design of Learning Technologies, tuition costs 34,971 USD per year, and the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Dec 1, 2026.

This Doctor of Education program focuses on the intersection of technology design with culture, social interaction, and learning. Students explore theories of cognition, design, and learning sciences, applying them to practice and studying methodologies for designed learning environments. The program involves designing and studying emerging technologies like AI, VR, and digital games, considering their power, equity, and ethical implications.

Focus areas include Artificial intelligence, Virtual and augmented reality, Design of toys and digital games, Maker education and digital fabrication, Robotics and social pedagogical agents.

This is a 75-point doctoral program structured around coursework, research methods, a dissertation, and a doctoral colloquium. Key components include foundational knowledge (12 points), research methods (12 points), a breadth requirement (6 points), and a dissertation seminar.

Graduates pursue careers in higher education, K-12 administration and teaching, educational technology startups, industry leaders, informal learning contexts like museums, corporate training, and government or nonprofit policy work.

Applicants must submit an online degree application with a statement of purpose and resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and an academic writing sample. An application fee of $75 is required, and English proficiency test results are needed if applicable.

The programme totals about 75 credit hours. Full-time and part-time campus-based. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Teachers College has helped shape the field of special education and carries forward John Dewey’s global educational legacy. Graduate study focuses on pressing problems in education and related fields, with work spanning literacy, dual enrollment, educational technology, sustainability, youth mental health, and the public good. Students engage with research, special lectures, colloquia, and workshops alongside their academic programs.

The College connects professional preparation with practical innovation. Student innovators can validate education technology tools, connect with alumni, and develop projects intended to create educational impact. Its community also includes educators, researchers, faculty, staff, and alumni working across education and related areas. Alumni recognition includes graduates who have pursued careers and advanced study in fields connected to education, research, and public service.

Teachers College occupies a campus on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, on West 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. The campus includes five residence halls and eight interconnected buildings, with Gothic architecture dating back to the early 19th century. Its multicultural, urban setting shapes educational and social opportunities and supports ties with the local community. The No. 1 subway train serves the nearby 116th Street station, while New York City offers access to special events, community projects, and the wider Columbia University area.