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109 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI,48197
734.487.0354


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734.487.1849

About the Program

For detailed information, click the following link to visit the program website at : http://cot.emich.edu/progsites/phd/

The Doctor of Philosophy in Technology program in COT provides an advanced program of study with strong focus on the research aspects of technology related fields. The program prepares graduates for increased responsibility in a variety of settings such as high-level management positions in industry and government, faculty careers in higher education, and occupations in policy analysis and research.

The program consists of at least 59 credit hours of course work; up to 12 credits may be approved for credit from prior graduate-level course work. Students may attend part-time or full-time and are allowed up to seven years to complete the degree.

About the Curriculum

Core Courses 9 Credit Hours

COT 700 Introduction to the Study of Interdisciplinary Technology
COT 704 Legal and Policy Aspects of New Technologies
COT 705 Technology, Design, Development & Transfer

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Technology Elective Courses 3 Credit Hours

Select one of the following:
COT 701 Technology Trends and Issues
COT 702 Planning for Technological Change
COT 715 Implementing and Managing Technological Change
COT 780 Technology Impact Assessment


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Specialization 15 Credit Hours

Current specializations include:
- Engineering Management
- Information Technology & Assurance
- Interior Design
- Polymers and Coatings
- Quality Management
- Society and Technology
- Technology and Education
- Textiles and Merchandising












Cognate Courses(not in the College of Technology) 6 Credit Hours

Two courses selected with approval of advisor



Research Courses 8 Credit Hours

COT 710 Introduction to Research Design & Applied Statistics
COT 711 Advanced Research Design
COT 712 Qualitative Research Methods


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Dissertation Courses 18 Credit Hours

COT 895 Dissertation Research Seminar
COT 896 Dissertation Research
COT 897 Dissertation Research
COT 898 Dissertation Research
COT 899 Dissertation Research


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