Doctorate Programs - Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

Entrance Requirements

• Application for the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction must be obtained from the Graduate College ( or 702-895-3320 - ask for the admission packet).
• Additionally, applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission as a Ph.D. student in Curriculum and Instruction:

1	Meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate College of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as set forth in the UNLV Graduate Catalog.
2	Hold a master's degree from an accredited program in an area closely related to the chosen field of specialization. Normally, 18 semester hours in professional education are required.
3	Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in all graduate level coursework. *Please note that one third of the total program hours may be transferred from another accredited doctoral program.
4	Have completed a minimum of two years of successful professional educational experience upon entrance to the program.
5	Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can specifically address the applicant's potential for success in the doctoral program. One of these letters must be from a university faculty member addressing your past academic success and future potential in the doctoral program. These letters should be sent directly to the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Department (see Contact Information herein).
6	One (1) set of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities must be sent directly to the Graduate College (see Contact Information herein).
7	Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the General Exam. The scores should be sent directly to the Graduate College. GRE scores have a time limitation of five (5) years.
8	Submit a letter of application to the Coordinators for Doctoral Studies of the C&I Department explaining, in detail: a) the reason(s) for pursuing the Ph.D.; b) expectations concerning the Ph.D. program; and, c) potential areas of study.
9	Submit a written statement of when the applicant plans to fulfill the residency requirement. Options for residency are listed herein and also in the Graduate Catalog under the College of Education listing.
The Coordinators for Doctoral Studies will screen applications to make sure the above criteria are met. Once that determination has been made, applicants will be invited to:
10	Demonstrate writing skills by completing a written theme on a professional subject. Applicants will write the theme under examination conditions. It must be written and evaluated prior to a required interview. Out-of-state applicants must contact a Coordinator for Doctoral Studies directly to make arrangements for this requirement (see Contact Information herein)..
11	Demonstrate oral communication skills through an interview conducted by members of the C&I faculty.

• Currently, the application deadline for C&I Doctoral Programs is February 15 of the year admission is sought. Only completed applications will be considered for admission. Applicants are cautioned that initiating the application procedure near the deadline is problematic. The amount of time needed to register for, and take, the GRE and have transcripts sent may be lengthy (see http://www.gre.org). Applicants should plan well in advance of the deadline if they wish to have a completed application on file by the deadline. If the deadline presents a specific hardship, please notify a Coordinator for Doctoral Studies
• Admission to the C&I Doctoral Program is effective the Fall semester of the application year.