Curriculum & Instruction - Doctoral Studies

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Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

This program is intended for professional educators who desire to extend and advance their studies in the theory and practice of education. Areas of emphasis include instructional technology, mathematics education, teacher education, literacy, and teaching English as a second language (TESL). The completion of this degree will enable individuals to become members of university faculties but particularly suited for positions as leaders in school districts and community agencies.

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

This course of study is for professional educators who desire to extend and advance knowledge in the theory and practice of education as university researchers. Areas of research emphasis include instructional technology, teacher education, mathematics education, literacy, and teaching English as a second language (TESL). The completion of this degree will particularly enable individuals to become skilled researchers as members of university faculties.

Ph.D. in Teacher Education

This program is projected for professional educators who have an interest in becoming practitioner-oriented scholars in teacher education and who are interested in teacher education as a content area for research. Completing this degree will enable individuals to answer the national call for teacher educators and researchers in this field. The program is one of only a few in the nation devoted to teacher education.

Ph.D. in Learning and Technology

This program is a joint degree with the Department of Educational Psychology and is designed to enable students to become independent scholars who are able to make significant contributions to knowledge in the discipline of educational psychology and the field of educational technology. The completion of this degree will enable individuals to fill faculty or research and development positions at universities, community colleges, and K-12 school districts. This program is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology.