Program Requirements

More information can be found in the Doctoral Handbook (see Important Links), but the general program requirements are listed below.

 

Program Requirements

Doctoral students will be expected to complete a minimum of 51 semester hours of course work plus a dissertation (15 semester hours). Students entering the program with identified course-related deficiencies will be required to complete appropriate course work at a pre-doctoral level, before enrolling for doctoral level courses. Any deficiency courses taken by the student will not be counted toward the degree program. Courses taken for another degree or licensure certificate will not be counted toward the doctoral degree program.

 

Ed.D Program in Curriculum and Instruction & Teacher Education 51 semester hours of coursework, a comprehensive examination, and 15 dissertation hours.
Program Core 15 Hours	C&I 501 – Introduction to Doctoral Scholarship – (3 hrs)—new course C&I 562 – Foundations of Teacher Education  (3 hrs) C&I 576– Contemporary Curriculum Theory (3 hrs) C&I 407 – Learning in Educational Settings (3 hrs)—existing course added to Core C&I 580 – Critical Studies in Diversity and Education (3 hrs)---new course
Area of Concentration 15 Hours	A student, in consultation with an advisor, will take 15 hours of coursework that will inform the candidate’s educational and professional goals. Coursework can include but may not be limited to the following areas: literacy, science, social studies, early childhood, middle level, secondary, education technology, supervision of instruction, and assessment. It is highly recommended that students complete at least one if not two independent studies (of three semester hours each) in support of faculty research projects.  This is to provide meaningful research apprenticeship experiences before conducting the dissertation.  In addition, it is recommended that students complete a three semester hour independent study under the direction of the dissertation chairperson before their Comprehensive Examination.  Further, the area of concentration might include an additional 3 hours of Professional Practice if this is deemed advantageous for the student by the advisor.
Educational Foundations 6 Hours	A student will complete 6 hours graduate credit, in consultation with the advisor, from psychology, EAF, English, sociology, and/or other departments.
Research Courses 12 Hours	3 Hours Quantitative Research (EAF 508) 3 Hours Qualitative Research (EAF 415) 3 Additional Hours Research Methods (EAF 509, 510, 515, or other appropriate research methods courses from SED or other departments) 3 Hours Research Design (C&I 575Pre-Req EAF 508 & 415)
Professional Practice 3 Hours	A student is expected to complete a Professional Practice experience that bears directly upon their area of concentration, is related to teacher education, and/or  research.  The Professional Practice experience is developed in consultation of their advisor and it blends with the student's career plans. The Professional Practice experience is to be integrated fully into the student's sequence of experiences. A Professional Practice experience in conducting research with a faculty member is highly regarded.  The Professional Practice is completed before Comprehensive Examination
Dissertation 15 Hours	A student is expected to complete a dissertation in his/her area of specialization as a means of integrating theoretical and practical concerns. The dissertation for the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction involves collection and analysis of data in relation to an educational problem or issue.