Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Curriculum and Instruction Specialization

School of Education

Curriculum and instruction experts at the building and district level are in high demand. In this online doctoral specialization, licensed teachers can gain key competencies through theoretical study and collaboration with seasoned practitioners. This specialization focuses on tools and techniques to prepare learners for leadership curriculum and instructional improvement using instructional models and assessments increase student achievement.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS : 120

Core Courses:

• ED 8004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
• ED 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization Courses:

• ED 820 - Principles of Educational Administration - 4 credits
• ED 822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions - 4 credits
• ED 823 - Education and the Law - 4 credits
• ED 825 - Curriculum Development - 4 credits
• ED 7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation - 4 credits
• ED 8533 - Advanced Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice - 4 credits
• ED 8534 - Advanced Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice - 4 credits
• ED 8535 - Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction - 4 credits
• ED 8536 - Advanced Application of Research for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction - 4 credits
• ED 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• ED 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• ED 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• ED 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• ED 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• ED 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Thirteen Elective Courses:

• ED 812 - The Governance of Educational Institutions - 4 credits
• ED 814 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process - 4 credits
• ED 815 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 credits
• ED 818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader - 4 credits
• HS 834 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness - 4 credits
• ED 838 - Teaching and Learning with Diverse Populations - 4 credits
• ED 5500 - Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - 4 credits
• ED 5501 - Assessment and Improvement of Instruction - 4 credits
• ED 5504 - Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap - 4 credits
• ED 5537 - Emerging Technology and Multimedia for Curriculum and Instruction - 4 credits
• ED 5538 - Curriculum and Instruction: Program Evaluation - 4 credits
• ED 7560 - Innovative Leadership - 4 credits
• ED 7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process - 4 credits
• ED 7701 - Educational Philosophy and Change - 4 credits
• ED 7711 - Course Design and Development - 4 credits
• ED 8111 - The Historical and Social Foundation of Education - 4 credits
• ED 8444 - Higher Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies - 4 credits
• ED 8600 - Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment - 4 credits OR
• Choose any graduate courses.