The NDSU Education Doctorate program is not a Board-approved academic program distance learning credit activity (SBHE Policy 805.3.1 Distance Learning Courses). However, this doctorate program delivers courses which are offered as an institutional-approved credit course, arranged whenever possible, using the Interactive Video Network (IVN). Plans are developed to initiate opportunities for doctoral graduate students throughout North Dakota via various technology mediums by utilizing blocked scheduling on site and evenings, over the Interactive Video Network (IVN). Applicable computer-based communication connections will be available to the graduate candidates. The current web-based program (Blackboard) will continue to be used as an instructional tool for students on and off the NDSU campus. Communications media with students will include e-mail, List-serv, and Computer Decision Center options. All students will be required to use the open database connectivity (ODBC) when Ethernet connections (including community cable networks) are accessible. These media will serve as the connection with graduate students and academic program coordinators, as well as between professors and their internship sponsors, enable students to access and utilize libraries worldwide.

Candidates must enroll every semester, including summer semester, to maintain residency.