The Doctor of Technology degree program is intended to prepare and develop individuals for careers in teaching and leadership in institutions of higher education, and educational organizations. It is a terminal degree following a master's degree and based within the discipline of technology. The development of career competencies is accomplished through course requirements, internships, research activities, seminars, writing/communication experiences, and a dissertation which is a significant research effort by the doctoral candidate.
The graduate program in technology provides candidates with a core of courses in technology, appropriate supervisory or organizational aspects, technical, research basics, and educational leadership.