Introduction
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is designed to prepare students for a career as a scholar in a field of education. It gives students the fundamental knowledge and research/scholarship skills in an area that are needed to become an effective contributor to knowledge about education.
Most students pursue a career as a faculty member in a college or university. Some pursue careers in training and development in business settings; others seek careers that involve research and scholarship in school districts, Area Education Agencies, or other government agencies.
Core Courses
All students admitted to a Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction are required to complete a set of core courses.
Please refer the to the .pdf or Word versions of the core courses requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with general specialization
The department offers Ph.D. (with major in education) with general emphasis in Literacy, Mathematics Education, Multicultural Education, Science Education, or Special Education.
Please see the Generalist Specialization page for more information.
Degree Completion Steps
Programs
