Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.)

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Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Doctor of Education requires a minimum of 90 hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, or 60 hours beyond the master’s degree, 15 credit hours of dissertation are required. The doctorate is intended for those who may choose career goals of master teacher, curriculum and instruction specialist, supervisory personnel, academic coordinator in school systems, teachers and coordinators in colleges and universities, and educational specialists in state departments and their sub-units. Course work for the major area may be taken in elementary, secondary, or special education to allow for individual needs and goals. Students should address their interests at the time of application to the program. A three-credit internship is required for the doctorate. In addition, the program of study designed under advisement of your committee must include one course in each of the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Technology beyond the completed master’s degree. Students seeking a doctorate should discuss the residency options in this program with the department chairperson at the time of application. Applicants are admitted each fall.

Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction: Total 90 credit hours

Required courses in major area 45 credit hours
Required courses in support area 15 credit hours
Other support courses 30 credit hours

Required Courses in Major Area: 45 credit hours

Minimum of 45 credit hours with ELED, SEED, or SPED prefix to include:

EDAD 885 - Dissertation Seminar 3 cr hrs
Select one of the following Topics courses in Doctoral Competencies 1 credit hour required:
ELED 792 - Topics (C) 1 to 3 cr hrs DOCTORAL COMPETENCIES (1)
SEED 792 - Selected Topics in Secondary Education (C) 1 to 3 cr hrs DOCTORAL COMPETENCIES (1)
SPED 792 - Special Topics (C) 1 to 3 cr hrs DOCTORAL COMPETENCIES (1)
Select one of the following Internship or Field Experience courses 3 credit hour required:
ELED 894D - Internship (Ed.D.) 1 to 8 cr hrs
ELED 896D - Field Experience (Ed.D.) 1 to 8 cr hrs
SEED 894D - Internship (Ed.D.) 2 to 8 cr hrs
SEED 896D - Field Experience (Ed.D.) 1 to 8 cr hrs
SPED 894D - Internship (Ed.D.) 1 to 8 cr hrs
SPED 896D - Field Experience (Ed.D.) (C) 1 to 8 cr hrs
Select one of the following Dissertation courses 15 credit hours required:
ELED 898D - Dissertation (Ed.D.) 1 to 15 cr hrs
SEED 898D - Dissertation (Ed.D.) 1 to 15 cr hrs
SPED 898D - Dissertation (Ed.D.) 1 to 15 cr hrs

Req. Curriculum Courses in Selected Area (two beyond masters): 6 credit hours

All students seeking a doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction must take at least two courses from the following list:

Advanced Cluster Courses in Specialization: 12 credit hours

Minimum of 12 credits in ELED/SEED/SPED or Curriculum

Required Courses in Curriculum & Instruction: 10-12 credit hours

At least one course in each of the following areas: ELED, SEED, SPED, Technology Area