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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

School of Education

Curriculum and Instruction specialization

Advance your knowledge of P–12 curriculum and instruction and conduct research to lead positive change and improve student achievement. This PhD in Education specialization offers advanced theory and practice in research methodology and application, curriculum mapping, instruction and assessment, and collaborative curriculum development. Throughout the program, you will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization are often licensed P–12 teachers, curriculum specialists, or administrators interested in pursuing curriculum director, principal or superintendent positions, or higher education faculty positions in the field of curriculum design or evaluation.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED8007 - Leading Innovation
  • ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods
  • ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
  • ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration
  • ED8533 - Advanced Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice
  • ED8534 - Advanced Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice
  • ED8535 - Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED8536 - Advanced Application of Research for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED8538 - Advanced Curriculum and Instruction: Program Evaluation
  • ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions
  • ED8540 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction I - 2 quarter credits
  • ED8541 - Internship in Curriculum and Instruction II - 2 quarter credits
  • ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Twelve Elective Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • Recommended elective courses
  • ED5501 - Assessment and Improvement of Instruction
  • ED5500 - Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • ED5504 - Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap
  • ED7537 - Emerging Technology and Multimedia for Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process
  • ED7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change
  • ED7711 - Course Design and Development
  • ED7107 - Teaching and Learning with Diverse Populations
  • ED7823 - Education and the Law
  • ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
  • ED8812 - The Governance of Educational Institutions
  • ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
  • ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends: Topics and Trends
  • ED7818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader
  • HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
  • ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods*
  • ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
  • OR
  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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