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Degree
PhD
Major
Curriculum Design | Curriculum Development (Theory) | Curriculum Studies
Area of study
Education
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is a 45-credit post-Master's degree program that prepares graduates for university-level positions as professors or administrators, as well as opportunities in P-12 classrooms. The program offers four strands: Teaching, Learning, and Knowing; Early Childhood; Global Education; and STEM Education. Graduates are eligible for positions in social and community service, professional development, instructional coordination, institutional educational services, and teacher education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is a 45-credit post-Master's degree program comprised of four strands: Teaching, Learning, and Knowing; Early Childhood; Global Education; and STEM Education.
- The program prepares graduates for occupations at the university level, namely full-time or part-time positions as professors or administrators.
- Graduates also will have the opportunity to return to the P-12 (Preschool-High School) classroom.
- With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, graduates will be eligible for positions related to social and community service, as well as professional development, instructional coordination, institutional educational services, and teacher education.
Outline:
- The coursework includes 39 credits prior to the dissertation: Eleven (11) Curriculum and Instruction courses (33 credits) and two (2) electives courses (6 credits);
- **EDU 8013 and EDU 8014 are offered in lieu of elective courses taken outside of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction with permission.
Careers:
- Graduates will be prepared for occupations at the university level, namely full-time or part-time positions as professors or administrators.
- Graduates also will have the opportunity to return to the P-12 (Preschool-High School) classroom.
- With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, graduates will be eligible for positions related to social and community service, as well as professional development, instructional coordination, institutional educational services, and teacher education.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Hold teacher certification (or equivalent) and have at least three years teaching experience or the equivalent.
- Already hold a Master's degree before admission.
- Provide official transcripts from all conferred degrees.
- Submit a current curriculum vitae (CV).
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation. These letters should indicate the applicant's value to the program. At least one letter should address the applicant's academic achievements and strengths.
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