This program leads to a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership with a specialization in Technology, Learning, and Leadership. The Technology, Learning, and Leadership specialization is designed to prepare students to become scholars and leaders in the study and design of learning technologies. This specialization is truly cross-disciplinary, drawing together students with diverse interests in teaching and learning, policy and leadership, but who share a focus on exploring the impact of technology on education. Graduates will be prepared to develop innovations in research, teaching, assessment, and leadership through the use, design, and understanding of learning technologies. They will be qualified to conduct research, teach and be leaders in diverse settings, including universities, formal and informal learning environments, and policy organizations. Students design a program with their advisor that incorporates a core cluster of technology-focused courses, in addition to discipline-based courses drawn from other specializations within the department. Students can choose to concentrate on learning to design technology environments, learning to critically evaluate their impact on education or some combination. Faculty members who are affiliated with this specialization have research interests and expertise in virtual worlds for learning, design methodologies, learning sciences, and online learning. Faculty members situate their work in a variety of fields including science education, young people鈥檚 identity development, and education policy and evaluation.
Select an area of interest from the various offerings in the College of Education to determine the admission requirements and deadlines. If you are unsure of your area of interest you may request information by submitting an "Inquiry Form". We accept both full-time and part-time doctoral students.
Applicants who wish to apply to the Ph.D. program with a specialization in Technology, Learning, and Leadership should select Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL) as their 鈥淚ntended Program of Study鈥.
After you apply for graduate admission you may check your application status by logging into the using your user name and password. Graduate faculty in the Academic Department you applied to will review your completed application for graduate admission. Questions regarding application reviews and decision recommendations should be directed to the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL). Please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at (301) 405-3118 or kmoon@umd.edu.
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Please refer to the for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review our list of 鈥. International applicants should visit the webpage for additional information.
For questions about the application process, or to check on the completion of your application please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at (301) 405-3118 or kmoon@umd.edu.
INFORMATION SESSION about our Ph.D. and M.A. programs will be held on October 13, 2023, by zoom. Please email Kay Moon (kmoon@umd.edu) to receive updates.
For advising information, please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at kmoon@umd.edu.
For program-specific information, please contact Dr. David Weintrop at weintrop@umd.edu.
Financial assistance for graduate study is generally divided into two categories:
- Merit-Based Assistance Need-Based Assistance
- Fellowships and Scholarships Loans
- Graduate Assistantships
For more details about the various types of financial assistance offered by the campus please visit the
There are also a number of fellowships and scholarships offered through the College of Education, the University, and through external sources which may provide tuition support and/or living allowance. Students must apply for these awards on their own, but the links that follow provide valuable information on searching for fellowships and scholarships.
For more information concerning fellowships and scholarships, please visit:
The College of Education Financial Aid & Scholarship webpage
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For questions related to the admissions process, students may contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at kmoon@umd.edu.
For program-specific questions, students may contact Dr. David Weintrop at weintrop@umd.edu.