Program Overview

Overview

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood Education promotes scholarly and multi-disciplinary inquiry on early childhood pedagogy, policy, teacher education, and curriculum development.

Program Description

Students develop their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to assume roles as leaders, advocates, and scholars in the development and implementation of high quality and innovative early childhood practices. The program provides a sound theoretical background that is integrally linked to the practice of Early Childhood Education in a complex, global community with an emphasis on child advocacy.

Program Details

• The program is offered on USF's Tampa campus.
• The Ph.D. concentration focuses on early childhood education, promoting scholarly inquiry and multi-disciplinary approaches to pedagogy, policy, and curriculum development.
  • Key areas of focus include:
    • Early childhood pedagogy
    • Policy
    • Teacher education
    • Curriculum development
• The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become leaders, advocates, and scholars in early childhood education, with a focus on child advocacy and innovative practices in a global community.