Program Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction Studies Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas focuses on the research-intensive study of education's dynamic aspects. Emphasizing theory-practice connections and critical analysis, the program prepares graduates for careers as scholars, researchers, or teacher educators in higher education, fostering new perspectives on education and fostering leadership in research and pedagogy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Curriculum and Instruction Studies Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas is a research-intensive program focusing on the dynamic, historical, and cultural aspects of the educational experience. It emphasizes the connection between theory and practice, the role of politics and policies in school curricula, contrasting approaches to curriculum evaluation and reconceptualization, and critical analysis of curricular paradigms.
Objectives:
- Gain new perspectives on education.
- Become a leader in research and pedagogy.
- Develop research agendas to pursue professional careers.
- Prepare for careers as scholars, researchers, or teacher educators in higher education.
- Hold research-oriented leadership positions.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by faculty with a wide range of interests in their specialization areas.
- Research interests span from curriculum integration to technology to language and literacy issues, across diverse grade levels and populations.
- The Center for Interdisciplinary Research offers assistance with statistical research.
Careers:
- Scholars
- Researchers
- Teacher educators in higher education
- Research-oriented leadership positions
Other:
- The program provides a firm grounding in educational theory, pedagogical practice, and research methodology.
- It engages in educational efforts focused on social justice and equity.
- It offers an integrative perspective on education.
- The program is on-campus and takes 3-4 years to complete.
- It requires 60 credit hours.
