PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

The online PhD in Instructional Leadership prepares educators to design curriculum, improve instructional quality and lead inclusive learning environments. It is aimed at applicants holding a master's or an advanced practice or clinical doctorate. The degree requires 60 credit hours: 42 of them for classes and research after the master's and 18 for the dissertation. Students progress through the main coursework together as a cohort, and may begin in fall, spring or summer. Open to eligible students in the United States and most international students, provided they live abroad or hold a visa permitting online study, and show English proficiency. Residents of countries that restrict access to the Canvas learning platform cannot take part. The degree is awarded by Indiana State University, which holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation. Credit earned at regionally accredited institutions may be applied under the university's transfer guidelines, and the program page links to required courses and degree maps.