Ph.D. in Education - Curriculum and Instruction

University or College Capella University

Qualification Doctoral Degree

Awarding body Capella University

Cost of the program $4335 per quarterly

Duration 7 Year(s)

Study mode Online

Course description This PhD in Education specialization offers advanced theory and practice in research methodology and application, curriculum mapping, instruction and assessment, and collaborative curriculum development. Throughout the program you will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization are often licensed K?12 teachers, curriculum specialists, or administrators interested in pursuing curriculum director, principal or superintendent positions, or higher education faculty positions in the field of curriculum design or evaluation.

Subjects covered ED8007 - Leading Innovation, ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods, ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design, Specialization Courses, ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration, ED7106 - Curriculum Development, ED8533 - Advanced Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice, ED8534 - Advanced Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice, ED8535 - Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction, ED8536 - Advanced Application of Research for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction, ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions, ED7823 - Education and the Law, ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination, ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom, ED9921 - Dissertation Research, ED9922 - Dissertation Research, ED9923 - Dissertation Research, ED9924 - Dissertation Research.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. All applicants are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently. Those whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S.-accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score established by the university for admission into all programs is 550 for the paperbased test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score established by the university for admission into all programs is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degree conferred, as well as any post-degree course work. An evaluation of work history and achievements as demonstrated by a resume, statement of purpose and?when required by the program?letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material mayalso be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards. Truth in Information If unexplained discrepancies appear between statements or documents provided to Capella University as a part of admission materials and information otherwise obtained, applicants may be rejected for admission, admission may be revoked, or learners may be administratively withdrawn.

Department info

This is a distance/online course and does not require any attendance.