Instructional Design & Development Concentration

Equipping Students for College and the World of Work

Education should equip students with the skills they need to succeed beyond high school and college, right?

It sounds straightforward enough, but a recent study by the bipartisan, nonprofit organization Achieve, Inc., revealed that the transition from high school to the post-secondary world is anything but smooth for many, reporting “too many students across the country meet state standards and pass state tests … but are unqualified for training programs and skilled employment in the modern workplace.”

What’s to be done? That’s where you come in.

If you have a passion for helping young people transition from the high school classroom to college – and ultimately to the workplace – George Fox’s instructional design and development concentration within our doctor of education program is an ideal fit.

In this concentration, you will focus on developing curriculum, policies and practices that promote not just learning, but practical application in real-world employment settings.

Transfer Credits

Save time and money where you can. Upon approval by the department, you may transfer up to 15 post-master’s credit hours into the EdS program.

You must have earned a grade of “B” or better for a course to be considered for transfer. All transfer courses must be post-masters from a regionally accredited institution. Your transfer credit will be evaluated by the faculty upon admission to the program.

Stepping Stone to Doctorate

Earning your EdS not only prepares you for your future as an administrator, it positions you to earn your doctorate. George Fox students with administrative licenses can transfer up to 28 credits from their coursework into our Doctor of Education (EdD) program.