Education Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Las Vegas , United States
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Curriculum Design | Curriculum Studies | Instructional Design
Area of study
Education
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction at UNLV focuses on research and emphasizes qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Students choose an area of emphasis and complete cognate courses to enhance their expertise. The program culminates in a professional paper or project and a comprehensive examination or oral presentation. Graduates pursue careers in education, including as educational consultants, curriculum developers, and school district administrators.
Program Outline
Outline:
Research Required Courses (6 credits)
- CIG 790 – Doctoral Research Seminar (3 credits)
- EPY 718 – Qualitative Research Methodologies (3 credits)
- EPY 721 – Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An Introduction (3 credits)
Area of Emphasis Courses (15 credits)
- 15 credits of advisor-approved emphasis-area courses within and/or outside the department. Students may fulfill these credits via directed study.
Cognate Courses (9 credits)
- 9 credits of advisor-approved courses in an area of study which enhances the major area of emphasis. Cognate courses may be taken in the Department of Teaching and Learning or other departments at UNLV.
Culminating Experience (3 credits)
- CIG 698 – Curriculum and Instruction Professional Paper/Project (3 credits)
Assessment:
Careers:
- Educational consultant
- Curriculum developer
- School district administrator
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Hold a master's degree in education or in a field related to education.
- Present evidence of a minimum of two years of professional experience appropriate to the selected concentration.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all graduate-level course work.
- Submit an on-line application to the Graduate College.
- Submit satisfactory test results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE General Exam) to the C&I Department.
- The online application must include a one- to two-page statement of professional goals. The names with contact information of two professional references and intended emphasis area should be included in the statement.
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