Instructional Leadership, concentration in Instructional Technology

Applications for the upcoming cohort of students in Fall 2026 should be submitted by the priority deadline of March 1, 2026.

Admission Requirements:

• Meet minimum UA Graduate School admission criteria
• A master’s degree in any field
• A current curriculum vita or resume
• A writing sample

PhD Instructional Leadership – Instructional Technology Application:

• Begin your graduate application through the UA Graduate School
  • For “Program Type” select Distance (Online/Blended/Gadsden)
  • For “Select degree type” use the drop-down menu to select Doctoral
  • For “Select course of study” use the drop-down menu to select Instructional Leadership PhD
    • Note: Please ensure that you select the appropriate program name and degree type from the list.
  • A new drop-down menu will appear for “Select your concentration, if applicable” – use the drop-down menu to select Instructional Technology
  • For the “Enter your area of focus, if applicable” text box, leave blank or type “None”
  • For “Campus” select Distance Learning 
  • For “Entry Term” select Fall
• Request official transcripts following the Graduate School’s transcript instructions
• Submit supporting documents:
  • Statement of Purpose following the Graduate School’s instructions
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for three professional references who can provide insight regarding your potential for success in the doctoral program.  The Graduate School will contact these references via e-mail.
  • Writing Sample – The writing sample provides an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate their ability to produce doctoral-level writing. Applicants have two options for completing the Writing Sample:
    • An academic or professional writing sample written by the applicant within the last three years that provides evidence of the applicant’s writing ability.
    • A five-page essay describing an issue or current trend in instructional technology. The essay should be thesis-driven, present ideas clearly, and use evidence effectively. The sample should include evidence from the literature and should be cited appropriately using APA 7th edition and include a reference page.

This program does not lead to certification or licensure.