Doctoral Programs
Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate
Program Objectives
The Ph.D/Ed.D program in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for educational experts who desire to design, implement, evaluate, and manage curriculum and instruction programs in K-12 schools. The goals of doctoral study in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Diversity are to develop the abilities for research and critical thinking in the field of curriculum and instruction with a theoretical and practical knowledge; to develop competency in curriculum evaluation, development, and mapping; to improve understanding in the teaching and learning process; build a strong professional background in areas related to curriculum and instruction; and to support and lead reform and change efforts related to teacher development in schools. The coursework developed for the Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program will assist in facilitating the exploration, discussion, and understanding of the challenges and possibilities of teacher education.
Program Requirements
- Application to and admission into the Ed.D or Ph.D Curriculum and Instruction doctoral program
- Successful completion of 61 credit hours (Ed.D) or 67 credit hours (Ph.D)
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dissertation
Program Components for the Doctor of Leadership Degree Curriculum and Instruction Specialization
Curriculum and Instruction Specialization: 30 semester hours
| Hours | Title |
| 3 | School/District Improvement Data Analysis |
| 3 | Research Based Decision Making |
| 3 | Design on Learning Environments |
| 3 | The Impact of ESEA on the Educational Landscape |
| 3 | Curriculum Theory and Design |
| 3 | Multicultural Education |
| 3 | Instructional Coaching |
| 3 | Global Perspectives on Curriculum and Instruction |
| 3 | Research-Based Instructional Practices |
| 3 | Curriculum Leadership |
Doctoral Program Core
Foundations/Philosophy/Ethics: 12 semester hours
| Hours | Title |
| 3 | Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge (Ph.D only) |
| 3 | Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership (Ed.D only) |
| 3 | Organizational Change |
| 3 | Policy Analysis |
| 3 | Ethics for Educational Leaders |
