Overview

Classes are offered through a mix of online and weekend on-campus schedules (see “Delivery & Format” below for more details). The program is open to both full- and part-time students.

Features

The Learning Design and Technology PhD at University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to prepare influential scholars and leaders in the field of Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) and the learning sciences.

The LTEC program requires a minimum of 40 credit hours of coursework and completion of a scholarly research project written as a dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research Core

Learning Design and Technology seminars

Advanced instructional design studio

Specialization interest area

Minimum of one course of dissertation credit

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Honolulu, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is strongly recommended that applicants have graduated, or will graduate, from a UHM recognized, accredited, master’s degree program prior to beginning the PhD, Learning Design & Technology program.

The GRE is required for admission to this program.

A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.

A written statement of objectives as part of your application.

Your resumé or CV.

A sample of scholarly writing as part of your application.

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) tests. For more information view the Graduate Division website.

International students that have been admitted are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11216 USD / year

≈ 11216 USD / year
Out-of-State

11216 USD / year

≈ 11216 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5200 USD / year

≈ 5200 USD / year

Living costs

Honolulu

United States

1640 - 2500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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