Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction: P-12 Disciplinary Concentration

Program Overview

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: P-12 Disciplinary Concentration program prepares educators to lead in curriculum development, instruction, and educational policy. Through a flexible online and hybrid delivery model, students gain practical experience and research skills to critically analyze and improve educational systems. The program emphasizes equity and social justice, empowering graduates to create effective and inclusive learning environments for all students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: P-12 Disciplinary Concentration degree offers an engaging and flexible educational model designed to fit the busy schedules of working professional educators in a variety of instructional fields. Our innovative program provides practical opportunities for students to relate theoretical foundations to curricular and instructional issues facing schools and other educational systems. You will enjoy learning from our quality faculty whose real-world experience and knowledge has been acquired through many years learning, researching, and working in the domains of our field. Our program delivery includes online and hybrid options. Additionally, 2 required one-day doctoral seminars are held on a Saturday in Valdosta, GA in June at the beginning of year one and beginning of year 2. Electives will vary in delivery format based on your approved selections, and they must align with your declared disciplinary concentration.

Objectives:

• To prepare educational leaders who are knowledgeable about the latest research and best practices in curriculum and instruction. • To develop educators who are able to critically analyze and evaluate curriculum and instruction. • To empower educators to design, implement, and evaluate effective curriculum and instruction. • To cultivate educators who are committed to equity and social justice in education.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• EDUR 7000: Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7100: Curriculum Theory and Development (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7200: Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7300: Instructional Theory and Practice (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7400: Assessment and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7500: Educational Leadership and Policy (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7600: Research Methods in Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7700: Dissertation Seminar I (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7800: Dissertation Seminar II (3 credit hours)

Electives:

Students will select 9 credit hours of electives from the following list: • EDUR 7010: Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7020: Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7030: Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7040: Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7050: Curriculum and Instruction in English Language Arts (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7060: Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7070: Curriculum and Instruction in Science (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7080: Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7090: Curriculum and Instruction in Foreign Language (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7100: Curriculum and Instruction in Fine Arts (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7110: Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education (3 credit hours) • EDUR 7120: Curriculum and Instruction in Educational Technology (3 credit hours)

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including: • Written assignments • Oral presentations • Class participation • Portfolios • Comprehensive exams • Dissertation

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including: • Lectures • Discussions • Group work • Presentations • Case studies

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in education, including: • Curriculum and instruction specialists • Instructional designers • Educational leaders • Policymakers • Researchers